John Edwards to emerge from seclusion for speech
RALEIGH, N.C. - In a return to the public stage, John Edwards has confirmed plans to talk politics a month after admitting to an extramarital affair. But his wife won't be at his side.
Nations:U.S. People:John Edwards Activities:John Edwards Sex Scandal Source:(AP)
2008-08-29
The Main Event: McCain-Palin vs. Obama-Biden
DENVER - Republican John McCain shook up the presidential race with his surprise choice of little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate on Friday. Democrat Barack Obama, entering a crucial stage of the campaign fresh off his historic nominating convention, began a tour of battleground states.
Nations:U.S. People:John McCain Mitt Romney Joseph Biden Barack Obama George W. Bush Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-08-29
In New Orleans, no shelter for those who stay
NEW ORLEANS - Police with bullhorns plan to go street to street this weekend with a tough message about getting out ahead of Hurricane Gustav: This time there will be no shelter of last resort. The doors to the Superdome will be locked. Those who stay will be on their own.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 Hurricane Gustav 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-08-29
McCain's veep choice is historic and hardly known
JUNEAU, Alaska - In two short years, Sarah Palin moved from small-town mayor with a taste for mooseburgers to the governor's office and now -- making history -- to John McCain's side as the first female running mate on a Republican presidential ticket.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-08-29
Georgia to cut diplomatic ties with Moscow
TBILISI, Georgia - Georgia severed diplomatic ties with Moscow on Friday to protest the presence of Russian troops on its territory. Russia said the move would only make things worse.
Nations:Russia Sweden France Germany People:Vladimir Putin Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-08-29
Gustav headed for current that fuels big storms
WASHINGTON - The difference between a monster and a wimp for Gulf of Mexico hurricanes often comes down to a small patch of warm deep water that's easy to miss. It's called the Loop Current, and hurricane trackers say Gustav is headed right for it, reminiscent of Katrina.
Nations:Mexico U.S. Activities:2008 Hurricane Gustav 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-08-29
Hurricane Gustav swirls toward Caymans, Gulf
GEORGE TOWN (Reuters) - Hurricane Gustav strengthened over the warm waters of the Caribbean on Friday, swirling toward the Cayman Islands and the Gulf of Mexico on the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's deadly strike on New Orleans.
Nations:U.S. Mexico Jamaica Activities:2008 Hurricane Gustav 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-29
Obama's speech seen by 38 million-plus viewers
NEW YORK - Barack Obama's audience for his acceptance speech likely topped 40 million people, and the Democratic gathering that nominated him was a more popular television event than any other political convention in history.
People:Edward Kennedy Barack Obama John McCain Ronald Reagan John Kerry Jimmy Carter Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-29
McCain taps Alaska governor for VP
DAYTON, Ohio - Republican John McCain introduced first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate Friday, a stunning selection of a little-known conservative newcomer who relishes fighting the establishment.
Nations:U.S. People:John McCain Mitt Romney Joseph Biden Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-29
Obama accepts nomination, vows to fix Washington
DENVER - Surrounded by an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president.
Nations:U.S. People:John McCain George W. Bush Joseph Biden Barack Obama Stevie Wonder Sheryl Crow Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-28
Church trashed as India religious riots spread
BHUBANESWAR, India (Reuters) - Hindu mobs ransacked a church and clashed with Christian villagers in eastern India on Thursday, police said, as Italy said it would summon India's ambassador to demand "incisive action" to prevent more attacks.
Nations:India Italy France Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-28
Gustav kills 59 in Caribbean, aims at U.S
KINGSTON (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Gustav hit Jamaica with near hurricane-force winds on Thursday after killing at least 59 people elsewhere in the Caribbean, and was on a path to reach New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico oil fields as potentially a powerful hurricane.
Nations:U.S. Jamaica Haiti Dominican Republic Mexico Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina 2008 Hurricane Gustav Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-28
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