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President Bush will visit Punta Gorda, Fla., Sunday to inspect the damage inflicted there by Hurricane Charley. The fast-moving storm left thousands in Florida homeless, and many more without power or water. Emergency officials expect the death toll to rise as cleanup efforts continue. NPR's Phillip Davis reports.

Some reports suggest Iraqi police now control the shrine of the Imam Ali in Najaf, but others say it's still in the hands of radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's militia. Dozens have died in fighting around the mosque in the last 24 hours. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

Sen. John Kerry denounces an independent political ad questioning his service in Vietnam, saying the Bush campaign approves of the charges. The ad, running in several key battleground states, alleges that Kerry fabricated parts of his military record. NPR's Juan Williams reports.

The Senate Governmental Affairs committee hears testimony on the recommendations of the bipartisan commission investigating the 9/11 attacks. The committee is exploring whether and how to implement recommendations on improving intelligence analysis. NPR's Larry Abramson reports.

The focus of the Republican National Convention shifts to the party's softer side. First lady Laura Bush praises President Bush's strength, compassion. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger rouses the crowd with a defense of the GOP's inclusiveness.

American employers added only about 32,000 jobs to their payrolls in July, a much weaker result than predicted by most forecasters. Nevertheless, the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 5.5 percent -- the lowest level in nearly three years. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.

Accepting the Democratic nomination, John Kerry vows to "restore trust and credibility" to the White House, promising to never mislead America into war. Kerry pledges to work for prosperity and security, saying "America can do better."

The Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico places 15 employees on mandatory leave as the FBI investigates the disappearance of two data storage devices containing classified information. The incident raises questions over the balance between protecting top secret research at the nuclear weapons lab and scientists who value working unhindered by elaborate security measures. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports.

The interim Iraqi government faces many challenges as it plans for an upcoming national conference. Iraqi officials hope the conference will improve the government's legitimacy by electing temporary representatives from across the country. Hear NPR's Brian Naylor and NPR's Anne Garrels.

Sen. John Kerry's campaign makes last-minute stops in several states before his arrival at the Democratic National Convention later in the week. The presumptive Democratic presidential candidate is attempting to shore up support in swing states throughout the Midwest. Hear NPR's Andrea Seabrook.