Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EDT):
1. MICHELLE OBAMA WOULD LIKE TO RE-INTRODUCE YOU TO HER HUSBAND
The first lady addresses the Democratic convention in prime time, aiming to draw a clear contrast between the president and his GOP challenger.
2. TEXAS MAYOR READY FOR HIS CLOSE-UP, TOO
Julian Castro will be the first Latino keynote speaker ever at the Democratic gathering.
3. A KELLY RIPA’S NEW SIDEKICK IS MICHAEL STRAHAN
The former NFL star replaces Regis Philbin on “Live!”
4. MOON’S DEATH COULD EXPOSE FAMILY RIFTS
The Unification Church patriarch’s children were groomed to lead his movement and businesses — but feuds could bring down the empire.
5. VOYAGER MARKS 35 YEARS OF SAILING THE HEAVENS
The spacecraft and its twin are now the longest-operating in history and the most distant, at billions of miles from Earth.
6. HOW A LOT OF US SPENT LABOR DAY
Talking politics, of course. The holiday marks when much of the public starts to pay attention to the campaigns.
7. WHY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IS BUYING 174,000 HOLLOW-POINT BULLETS
Conspiracy theorists are having a field day, but the ammo is actually for agents who investigate Social Security fraud and make arrests.
8. ‘GREEN MILE’ OSCAR NOMINEE DIES MONTHS AFTER HE WAS STRICKEN
Michael Clarke Duncan, 54, had been hospitalized after a July heart attack.
9. ANDY RODDICK’S RETIREMENT COULD COME SOONER THAN HE HOPED
The last American to win a men’s tennis Grand Slam title, who says this U.S. Open will be his last, faces ‘09 champ Juan Martin del Potro.
10. A PARALYMPIC SWIMMER’S SPECIAL MOTIVATION
South African Achmat Hassiem imagines being chased by the great white shark that bit off his leg. The 100-meter butterfly bronze medalist has freestyle events ahead.
Daily Updates
September 4, 2012
10 things to know today
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Contracting deal reached for new Falcons stadium
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons, the state and city officials agreed on a deal Friday to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team’s new stadium are awarded to minority- or women-owned firms.
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- Improving economy changes political landscape
- Rescuers look for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight
- Graduates in tornado-raked Okla. town vow to stay
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Contracting deal reached for new Falcons stadium
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Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
