Disclosures on Palin Raise Questions on Vetting Process  —  ST. PAUL — A series of disclosures about Gov. Sarah Palin, Senator John McCain's choice as running mate, called into question on Monday how thoroughly Mr. McCain had examined her background before putting her on the Republican presidential ticket.

McCain in talks with Ron Paul for backing  —  Gunning for valuable but loyal supporter list  —  The McCain campaign, acting through the Republican National Committee, has been negotiating with Rep. Ron Paul to win his support and acquire the names of his sympathizers among the 4,607 delegates …

Sun Makes History: First Spotless Month in a Century  —  Drop in solar activity has potential effect for climate on earth.  —  The sun has reached a milestone not seen for nearly 100 years: an entire month has passed without a single visible sunspot being noted.

Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman, Sharif Abdel Kouddous and Nicole Salazar Released After Illegal Arrest at RNC  —  UPDATE  —  Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman, Sharif Abdel Kouddous and Nicole Salazar Released After Illegal Arrest at RNC  —  Goodman Charged with Obstruction; Felony Riot Charges Pending Against Kouddous and Salazar

Leftist Protesters Attack, Throw Poison & Spit On RNC Delegates!... 80 Year-Old Connecticut Delegate Injured!!!  —  Republican Delegates were spat on and sprayed with poison today as they arrived at the RNC convention at the Xcel Center.  —  The protesters were able to get into the area unopposed.

Answer Jake's Question  —  Actually, we'll put two questions to the readership this morning.  Both of them come, at different times, from Political Punch.  Feel free to take a crack at them.  —  First: “What would the response be if Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, and his wife Michelle had a pregnant unmarried teenage daughter?”