Mourners hold onto each other as they depart a memorial service for Gordon Cowden Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in Denver. Cowden was one of 12 people killed, and over 50 wounded in a shooting attack early Friday at the packed theater during a showing of the Batman movie, “The Dark Knight Rises.” Police have identified the suspected shooter as James Holmes, 24. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)The Associated Press
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (all times EDT):
1. THE POLITICS OF GUNS LEAPS TO THE TOP OF THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE
In the wake of the Colorado shootings, President Obama calls for stiffer regulations while Mitt Romney says he doesn’t believe America needs new gun laws.
2. WHAT’S ON THE LINE FOR ROMNEY ABROAD