ISIS demanded ransom from U.S. before killing reporter. (NY Times)
James Foley’s death isn’t changing views in Congress. (AP)
Six arrests in Ferguson, MO last night. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
4 of the grand jurors who indicted TX Gov. Rick Perry are offended by suggestions their action was political. (Houston Chronicle)
High court blocks same-sex unions in Virginia. (AP)
North Carolina hears from the public about fracking. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Judge: Justice Dept. must provide list of ‘Fast and Furious’ documents. (Washington Post)
What are you reading this morning? Let us know in the comments, please.
Tricia McKinney
Tricia McKinney is a Senior Producer for "The Rachel Maddow Show" and "Alex Wagner Tonight."