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This weekend: Chris Rock explains how doing well has affected his humor and how "the most fun thing" is being a dad. Ken Tucker says Black Keys member Dan Auerbach works wonders as a producer. And Dean Norris on playing good in Breaking Bad.

In Norfolk, Va., Saturday morning, Gov. Mitt Romney chose Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin to be his running mate for the 2012 Republican presidential ticket. NPR's Ron Elving and Don Gonyea join Weekend Edition Saturday guest host Linda Wertheimer for live coverage.

Romney announced his choice for vice president on Saturday morning; it's Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan. Guest host Linda Wertheimer has the latest on Mitt Romney's selection of his running mate.

Now for some reaction from people within the Republican Party on Gov. Mitt Romney's Choice of Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. Guest host Linda Wertheimer talks with Bob Vander Plaats, the president and CEO of the Iowa-based organization called The Family Leader.

Mexico shocked Brazil in Olympic men's soccer, winning gold in a 2-1 game in which it never trailed. Mexico's Oribe Peralta scored just 29 seconds into the game, after pouncing on a turnover by to take early control of the match at London's Wembley Stadium.

It's been a big day for Mitt Romney's presidential campaign. Romney officially announced his running mate this morning in Virginia. NPR's Ron Elving tells guest host Linda Wertheimer how the pair are starting out.

Mitt Romney officially welcomed Congressman Paul Ryan to the Republican presidential ticket Saturday in Norfolk, Va. Guest host Linda Wertheimer speaks with Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, about the significance of the swing state of Virginia in this year's election.

British runner Mo Farah has won the men's 5,000 meters, sending Olympic Stadium into a frenzy. His time of 13:41.66 barely edged Dejen Gebremeskel of Ethiopia. American Bernard Lagat came in fourth, while Galen Rupp finished seventh.

On the last full day of competition in the 2012 Summer Olympics, the athletes are competing in 32 medal events. The news includes a record for the U.S. women's 4x400m relay team, and a silver medal for the U.S. men's 4x100m relay.

After GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate, the state was abuzz. Ryan provokes strong feelings across the political spectrum. But as a swing state, you'll still find leery independents.