2. GOP officials say they plan to hold their convention in Tampa, Florida as planned, despite threats from Isaac. Forecasters say it could hit the city Tuesday as a hurricane. Republican officials though say that as of now they are simply watching the storm.

 

 

 

3. Syrian rebels have captured a string of security posts as they continue to battle government-backed forces. Their advances came in the face of heavy government shelling and bombing runs by warplanes.

 

 

 

4. This hippo isn't going anywhere. It's been found stuck inside a pool at a South African game reserve. Officials say the wayward hippo had been abandoned by its herd.