Good morning. It’s Wednesday, August 12th, and this is your briefing from Moneen Daley for The News & Observer. Today we’ll have a high temperature of 89 degrees and a low of 72. There is also a 55% chance of rain. In our top story: Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris as his running mate yesterday. She is the first Black woman to appear on a major party’s presidential ticket.