shipments for children in draught stricken somalia. a mayor of kandahar who worked as an accountant in northern virginia before returning to help rebuild his town. there is a sluggish response to the tragic killings at the island youth camp. tropical storm dawn formed in the gulf of mexico. if it stays on course it could reach the texas coast by friday. i'm veronica de la cruz. let's get you back it "hardball." here's a big story. president obama's approval numbers may be holding nationally, but a few battlegroundground polls may cause concern. michael feldman and jean feehery