Dems tap first Latino for keynote; Romney aide loses his cool; the new iPhone's release date; and more.

The Slatest: July 31, 2012 Second Outage in India Leaves 600 Million Without Power The twin blackouts have highlighted the country's difficulty meeting its growing energy needs. READ FULL STORY Texas Mayor Will Be First Latino To Give DNC Keynote The decision marks San Antonio's Julian Castro as a rising star within the party. READ FULL STORY Romney Aide to Reporters: "Kiss My Ass." Campaign spokesperson lost his cool after reporters pushed the candidate for a comment on his bumpy overseas trip. READ FULL STORY Report: Apple To Unveil New iPhone in September Rumors also suggest the company will also unveil a smaller version of its iPad. READ FULL STORY Apple v. Samsung Patent Trial Begins The companies have taken their case to the legal body least qualified to understand their competing claims: a jury. READ FULL STORY Gun Control Views Unchanged in Wake of Aurora Shooting Americans remain largely split on whether the country needs stricter gun laws. READ FULL STORY Dems' Convention Platform To Include Gay-Marriage Plank The move comes only months after Obama's public endorsement of same-sex weddings. READ FULL STORY Lehrer Resigns From New Yorker After Making Up Quotes For Book "The lies are over now. I understand the gravity of my position." READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: Bobby Jindal's Science Problem "I Feel Bad 4 Our Fans That Have 2 Push Mute" The Agony and the Ecstasy: Olympic Faces of the Day How Did a Vogue Writer Come To Write That Flattering Profile of Lady Assad? See Tonight's Star Tomorrow on Today: NBC's Missy Franklin Screw-up Reveals the Absurdity of Tape Delay The White House Horse Race Did Gymnast Jordyn Wieber Perform Too Soon? There's Something About Mary More from The Slatest: Report: Apple To Unveil New iPhone in September Romney Aide to Reporters: "Kiss My Ass." Texas Mayor Will Be First Latino To Give DNC Keynote Second Outage in India Leaves 600 Million Without Power Gun Control Views Unchanged in Wake of Aurora Shooting Dems' Convention Platform To Include Gay-Marriage Plank Lehrer Resigns From ''New Yorker After Making Up Quotes For Book Holmes Faces 142 Counts in Shooting Rampage Report Criticizes U.S. Reconstruction Efforts in Afghanistan France Gets Revenge on U.S., Wins 4x100 Relay

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