Gulf Coast readies as Hurricane Gustav roars across Caribbean
Gustav has been upgraded to a hurricane in the northwest Caribbean Sea. The storm drenched Jamaica and menaced the Cayman Islands ...

McCain picks Alaska Gov. for VP
John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate, two senior campaign officials ...

New Orleans hospitals prep for Gustav
Still reeling from the after-effects of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' area hospitals have begun preparing for Hurricane Gustav ...

Experts: Palin chosen for women's votes
John McCain's chose his running mate in an attempt to court women angry about Hillary Rodham Clinton's loss, strategists say. ...

Big Easy hospitals get ready for Gustav
New Orleans' area hospitals have activated their disaster plans and stocked up on medicines, food and fuel.

Friends: VP choice has 'very strong' values
Gov. Sarah Palin's resolve in facing personal challenges shows how she lives her principles and treasures her family, friends ...

Karadzic refuses to enter pleas at U.N. tribunal
Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic made a defiant stand before a U.N. court preparing to try him on genocide charges, refusing ...

Europeans view Obama's acceptance speech as strong
Europeans on Friday greeted Barack Obama's acceptance of the U.S. Democratic nomination as a strong performance that boosted ...

Court: U.S. can bar mad-cow testing
A federal appeals court says the government can prohibit meat packers from testing their animals for mad cow disease.

Analysis: McCain gambles with surprise pick
John McCain shook up the presidential race Friday and targeted disaffected supporters of Hillary Rodham Clinton with a vice presidential ...