Quote Of The Day

“No fear. No distractions. The ability to let that which does not matter truly slide.”

- Chuck Palahniuk

Did You Know

Isaac Newton, Peter Tchaikovsky and Annie Lennox were all born on Christmas.

Tonight On The CBS Evening News

Here’s an early look at what we are working on for tonight’s broadcast from Anchor and Managing Editor, Katie Couric:

Hi everyone,

We begin tonight with the comment that has dominated the presidential campaign today. Last night, Barack Obama compared John McCain’s call for change to putting “lipstick on a pig.” The McCain campaign instantly accused the Illinois senator of a sexist attack on running mate Sarah Palin. Today, Senator Obama fired back, accusing the Republicans of using "lies and phony outrage" and calling it a “made-up controversy by the McCain campaign.” As Chip Reid reports, the war over words is still raging.

But what do this and other campaign scuffles over the past week really come down to? Our Bill Plante has a Reality Check. Also, Dean Reynolds asks: could these moments on the trail turn the entire tone of the campaigns a lot more negative?

Next: As Americans learn more about Sarah Palin, we are also learning more about her life with her four-month-old son, Trig - who is one of nearly 400,000 Americans living with Down Syndrome. Tonight, I'll take a closer look at the life-changing decision so many parents have to make when they learn their child has Down Syndrome.

And finally, on the eve of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we'll show what's being done to keep precious memories alive … in the largest collection of World Trade Center attack artifacts.

See you tonight,

Katie

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And here's a look at one of the stories we are working on for Thursday’s broadcast: Its the biggest foreign policy issue McCain or Obama will face. What are the candidates' positions on HOW and WHEN to get U.S. troops out of Iraq? Our series "Where They Stand," continues TOMORROW NIGHT, ONLY on THE CBS EVENING NEWS.

If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: evening@cbsnews.com

Tonight On David Letterman

Join Dave tonight with Democratic Presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama U.S. and Men’s Basketball gold medalist and Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James!

Thursday Morning On The Early Show

Maggie Rodriguez, Harry Smith, and Priya David anchor THE EARLY SHOW from New York. Dave Price will bring us the weather. Julie Chen and Russ Mitchell are on assignment.

Along with the top news, we are currently working on the following stories:

PENTAGON MEMORIAL OPENS: SEPT 11 HONOR - A new permanent memorial park has been built to honor victims of the Sept. 11 attack on the Pentagon. The memorial, scheduled to be dedicated on this year's anniversary of the attacks, is located on the grounds of the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Thursday, on the anniversary of September 11, we will have a correspondent live in Arlington to unveil this new memorial.

SAVE MONEY AND SHOP IN YOUR OWN CLOSET - It's fashion week here in New York City and if you're feeling a little blue because you can't afford fancy new clothes...there may be a solution... and you don' t have to go far to find it. All you have to do is look closely in your very own closet. Consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen will be in our studio to tell us how to look great this season, without spending a dime, and without leaving your home to look for new clothes.

EASY AND PROFITABLE WAYS TO SELL YOUR OWN HOME - Despite news of the Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac bailout this week, the housing market remains weak... and sellers are hungry for any profit they can squeeze out of a sale. Recent studies suggest that you may be able to get more for your home if you sell it yourself, instead of listing with a real estate agent. Early Show financial advisor Ray Martin will join us with easy tips you need to know before putting your house on the market, so you make the most out of your sell.

DELICIOUS RECIPES WITH MINT! - Before summer comes to an end, become a chef in your own kitchen and cook with this season’s most delicious herb - mint! Mint has been used as a flavoring agent for thousands of years and has a very distinctive flavor that is only evident in the mint plant. Mint is used widely in Asian cuisine as well as Middle Eastern foods. Thursday, Dede Wilson from Bon Appétit Magazine will show us how to cook with this delicious herb.

If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: earlyshow@cbs.com

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