Here's a look at the stories we're following right now. What are you reading this morning?
NBC poll: Heading into conventions, Obama hangs onto slight lead
Akin controversy may endanger GOP chances
Akin defies own party, vows to stay in race
Storm may threaten GOP convention
Where's the Mars rover going? Robotic arm points the way
In Toll of 2,000, New Portrait of Afghan War
Biden: Wall Street reform foes were like "squealing pigs"