good morning to you, it is 8:00 here in new york on this tuesday, august 3rd. >> good morning to you. thanks so much for being with us. lots to talk about this morning, get you right to t going for the kill. bp says today could be the day, after yet another delay in the gulf of mexico yesterday. the company says it postponed a key test that needs to happen before the so-called static kill operation can begin. it is a small hydraulic leak they hope to get fixed today. we are live on the gulf coast with the latest update. an islamic center and mosque just steps from ground zero. a slap in the face for americans or a symbol of religious tolerance? while the debate rages, a big vote today could clear the last hurdle for construction to start. mexico's drug war spilling of near the united states. the drug cartels have allegedly offered $1 million to anyone who kills arizona's controversial