From CNN, I'm Ifeoma Dike with the five things you need to know for Wednesday, August 21st. Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CNN's Eva McKend breaks down what voters can expect to hear.

The campaign telling us that he will uplift his small town values, and he will detail his career, starting with a teacher and then becoming a congressman, governor and now running to be vice president of the United States. We'll also hear him talk about the importance of protecting fundamental freedoms. Freedom, of course, has become the battle cry of this campaign last night.

And sources say the January 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol and Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election will be the focus during a campaign event in North Carolina today. The former president called the convention a charade and criticized Democrats for allegedly mentioning him more than the US southern border and the economy.

They mentioned me more than any other category. I'm now a category, they had to put down trump is a category. That's all they talk about. Trump. We've driven them crazy. They have Trump Derangement syndrome.

Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr is expected to suspend his campaign on Friday, according to a source familiar with the plans.

President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a critical moment and slots for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call. On Tuesday, Netanyahu told families of terror victims and hostages held in Gaza that troops will stay at the Philadelphi corridor along the Egypt Gaza border, a big sticking point of the negotiations, even if Israel is pressured to leave. Israeli officials have urged for solutions to better control the Egypt Gaza border, which has long been used for smuggling. Meanwhile, Israel's assault in Gaza continues. According to local rescue workers an Israeli strike on a school killed at least two people and injured 15 others, including children. Israeli forces say Hamas was using the school as a command and control center, and it comes as thousands are fleeing parts of southern Gaza after Israel issued evacuation orders.

'A Missouri death row inmate who was scheduled to be executed next month, is expected to be re sentenced to life without parole after DNA evidence backing up his claims of innocence was presented in court today. Attorneys for Marcellus Williams have agreed to an Alford plea, which retains a conviction, but Williams continues to maintain his innocence. Williams was accused of fatally stabbing one time Saint Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Felicia Gayle in 1998. The Saint Louis prosecuting attorney had filed a motion in January to vacate Williams's murder conviction. The motion cited DNA evidence from the murder weapon that the prosecutor said excluded Williams as the killer. Williams's execution at the scheduled for a little over a month from today's hearing on September 24th.

New research, published in the peer reviewed journal Nutrients is a cautionary tale about store bought baby food. The study looked at over 650 products gathered in 2023 from ten major U.S. supermarkets. CNN's Sandee LaMotte explains.

Your local supermarket baby food aisle may be packed with unhealthy foods containing far too much sugar and salt, as well as misleading marketing claims. According to a new study, 60% of non refrigerated infant and toddler foods fail to meet nutritional guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization. Almost 50% contain far too much sugar and 20% contain far too much salt. Squeezable food pouches were the worst offenders and should be avoided when possible, pediatricians told CNN. Parents should read labels carefully and not be swayed by claims of wholesome and nutritious.

Coming up. Target's gamble pays off.

'Hey, welcome back. Target seems to be making a comeback thanks to price cuts. The retailer's profit boomed 36% last quarter, and its stock surged 13% in premarket trading. It's a notable feat given that U.S. consumers are changing their shopping patterns after years of inflation. And it's the result of Target slashing prices on 5000 frequently bought items to attract customers. So many shoppers are spending more selectively than they were early in the pandemic, focusing on discount stores like Target and Walmart instead of Lowe's and Macy's. Macy's quarterly sales at stores open for at least one year fell 4%, the company said Wednesday, and its stock fell 7% during pre-market trading.

That does it for us. Join us again at 6 a.m. eastern.