Barack's Phoning It In ... Today?

• The Message: Ohmygod! Barack Obama says he has made a decision about his running mate. You could get a text message telling you who that person is today, at any minute really, if only you'd put yourself on his direct mailing list!

• Lane swapping: After winning all those golds, Michael Phelps was spotted making out with Aussie swimmer Stephanie Rice, who only recently broke up with her boyfriend, swimmer Eamon Sullivan.

• Forever young: Despite beginning an investigation, the International Olympic Committee early today said there is still no proof that any member of China's women's gymnastic team is underage and it believes the controversy will now be "put to rest." Yeah, don't bet on it.

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