TOP STORY — Republican National Convention kicks off today
Look out for Gov. Chris Christie and House Speaker John Boehner today. But the most important speech is said to be Ann Romney’s, as Romney advisers struggle to humanize Mitt Romney for voters, Politico reports.
President Obama’s Dilemma
Obama is kicking off a series of aggressive campaign ads to coincide with the RNC. But with Tropical Storm Isaac brewing, the New York Times poses questions about what it could mean if Obama continues with the campaigning and does not focus on the storm’s impact on the region.
Curiosity
NASA released a broadcast of the first human voice from another planet. The Washington Post compiles pictures and recordings of Mars from Curiosity’s mission.
VIDEO: iPad Mini
Wall Street Journal’s Kara Swisher explains and demonstrates the new iPad, debuting in early September, and the new iPad Mini, which will be released in October.
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