murders have rizen in st. louis and in baltimore by 56%. >>> on a happier note two fishermen in alabama made an unexpected catch. instead of fish, they've pulled two kittens out of the river. the two kittens have since been adopted. >>> let's get down to business with cnbc's landon downey. >> the markets could open september well in the red after ending august with a thud. china leading the way lower today after reporting manufacturing activity fell at the fastest pace in three years last month. but dow finishing with the worst monthly loss since may of 2010. and september may not provide relief. it's historically the worst month of the year for stocks. automakers report auto sales. due to the calendar as labor day falls later this year. sales are expected to be strong, thanks to continued demand for suvs and pick-ups. >>> and samsung unveils its newest smart watch on thursday, giving us a sneak peek now. it's a stand-alone device, meaning you won't need your phone nearby to make or receive calls and samsung says it