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Most of the focus at the Republican National Convention has been on politicians at the top of the ticket. But Mesa, Arizona Mayor Scott Smith is leading a delegation of mayors to Tampa for the RNC. He talks with host Michel Martin about some of the issues local leaders are hoping the national politicians don't forget.

The driver injured nine children and two adults. The accident has once again ignited a discussion about the safety of elderly drivers.

The actress plays Bess in the Broadway musical Porgy and Bess. The show, which won two Tony Awards, closes next month.

"This situation could happen to me at the Democratic convention or standing on the street corner. Racism is a global issue," CNN camerawoman Patricia Carroll says of an ugly incident that happened inside the arena at the Republican National Convention.

Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, a 3-D wuxia film from Tsui Hark, takes full advantage of the format's dynamism for its wild fight scenes. The plot is convoluted, without much below the surface, but it's "raucously entertaining," says critic Stephanie Zacharek.

Melissa Block talks to Glenn Kessler, who writes "The Fact Checker" column for The Washington Post. He separates the fact from fiction in Wednesday night's speeches at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.

For Mitt Romney to win the presidency, he'll have to close the gender gap. Polls show female voters favor President Obama over Romney by wide margins. Robert Siegel sat down with Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire to ask her about women and the GOP.

Newest in a recent string of male-directed, female-written raunch comedies, For a Good Time, Call ... follows initially mismatched roommates who bond over a phone-sex business venture. Critic Ella Taylor says it presents a curious twist on how people express love.

A Tokyo court on Friday dismissed Apple's claim that Samsung had infringed on its patent. It's the latest ruling in the global legal battle between the two technology titans over smartphones. Last week, a U.S. jury awarded Apple a billion dollars in damage in its patent suit with Samsung.

Like many cities, Norwalk has been repeatedly forced to cut its school budget. But this year, a $10 million shortfall forced a demand for even steeper cuts and big concessions from the teachers union. As the new school year begins, wounds are still deep after the frustrating budget battle.