the morning cram [see them tumbling down edition]

"...drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds."

NPR reports on the journey to stardom for US gymnast Aly Raisman.

Kentucky ~ 1,200 jobs in Paducah are safe for now. Paducah commissioners oppose flying the rebel flag. 

Tennessee ~ We're cracking down on underage tattoos. You're kids don't have to participate if you don't want them to.