Here's a look at the stories we're following right now. What are you reading this morning?
Name-calling on the campaign trail: 'Romney Hood,' 'Obamaloney'
Ryan set to take vacation amid VP fervor
Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall in Yucatan
Congressman Akin wins Missouri GOP Senate primary to take on Sen. McCaskill
Wisconsin Gunman Wade Michael Page's Ex-Girlfriend Arrested
Jared Loughner pleads guilty to Tucson shootings, avoids death penalty
It's USA vs. USA in the women's beach volleyball final
State finances recovering, but new fiscal year brings big tests