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Israeli police and soldiers go house to house in Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, formally notifying residents they must leave the territory within the next 48 hours. But some settlers locked the gates of their communities, denying access.

Under mounting pressure from U.S. officials, Iraqi politicians are struggling to meet Monday's deadline for drafting a new constitution. Divisive issues remain, including the level of regional autonomy, the role of Islam and the rights of women.

The New York Fire Department releases dispatch tapes from the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, along with transcripts of firefighters' oral histories recorded after the event. From member station WNYC, Beth Fertig reports.

In talks to frame an Iraqi constitution, a top Shiite political leader calls for autonomy for the Shiite-dominated region of southern Iraq. In the north, Kurdish leaders made similar demands. Iraq's Shiite prime minister rejected the proposals.

The president of Niger acknowledges a poor harvest and problems with locusts. But he rejects international claims of severe famine and starvation. There are concerns that past delays in accepting food aid have led to a higher death toll.

Unocal's shareholders approve sale of the company to rival Chevron. The transaction was overshadowed by a failed bid for Unocal by a Chinese energy company.

Israel prepares for withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. The move has many potential ramifications for Palestinians in the area. Michele Norris talks with Peter Kenyon.

In 2001, when the new president came into office, many in Syria's political opposition believed there would be a democratic reform. Instead, many dissidents were jailed. As Syria's current president promises another wave of reform, Syrian activist Kamal Labouani is not convinced.

President Bush travels to Aurora, Ill., to sign the $286.4 billion transportation bill. The bill is two years overdue and includes about 6,000 pet projects for lawmakers' home districts.

Recruitment for the National Guard and Army Reserve has again fallen short of its goals. Figures for July show a 20 percent shortfall for the Guard and a 16 percent shortfall for the Reserve. However, the active-duty Army reached its recruiting goals for the second straight month.