5 Things to Know This Morning

July 31, 2013— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Bradley Manning Faces Up to 136 Years in Prison
Bradley Manning, the source of one of WikiLeak's largest disclosures of U.S. secrets, was found guilty of most of the charges against him, but not the most serious charge of aiding the enemy.

2. Stomach Bug Outbreak Linked to Salad Mix
Health officials are eyeing salad mix in a multi-state outbreak of cyclospora, a stomach-sickening parasite contracted through contaminated food.

3. 'Zero Option' for Afghanistan Called Unrealistic
The "zero option" in Afghanistan — a complete pullout of U.S. troops — is unrealistic and there will need to be some level of U.S. involvement in the country even after the 2014 withdrawal, a Pentagon official said.

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5. 'Dexter' Spinoff in the Works
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