Michael Phelps of the U.S. prepares for his men's 200m Individual Medley heat at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Shanghai, China, earlier today. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

Top Cutlines:

• 1. (and winner of $10 Fort Ground Grill gift certificate): As debt talks continue, the left and right still can’t seem to reach any sort of agreement -- Nic.
• 2. After winning the race, Phelps pats himself on the back, mumbling “I told them I wasn’t going to pot” -- JohnA.
• 3. Dang it! Why does it always itch right in the spot I can’t reach?! -- Jen.
• HM: Stebbijo