Iiiiit’s Biden!: You can stop checking every ten minutes for the text message now. Obama picks Delaware Senator Joe Biden as his VP nominee.

Georgia: Even as the majority of their troops leave the country, Russian leaders eagerly plan a new status quo with their neighbor.

Energetic: Puget Sound Energy customers expected to see their rates raise 8.25 percent for electricity and 5 percent for natural gas.

White Lines: Colorado convict found to be source of ‘mysterious white powder’ emailed to John McCain’s Colorado campaign office.

Rescue 911: Two teenagers rescued from ice cave collapse on Snoqualmie Pass.

Pakistan: US frantically searches for a new ally against the Taliban amongst the post-Musharraf political candidates.

Go Away, Fay: Tropical Storm Fay makes landfall in Florida for the fourth time, sets its sights on New Orleans.

Big Brother Wants You To Go To Class: Texas court authorizes the placement of GPS devices on the ankles of consistently truant students.

Better Late Than Never: Mariners snap 7 game losing streak with solid 7-5 victory over Oakland.