Politics Sep 04 McCain RNC Speech Excerpts: 'Change is Coming' Sen. John McCain will accept the Republican nomination for the presidency later Thursday. Following are excerpts from his acceptance speech, as prepared for delivery.
Science Sep 04 Study: Arctic Sea Ice at Second-lowest Level on Record The Arctic ice cap has melted to a point that exceeds the 2005 level -- previously the second lowest on record -- and could surpass the record this year, scientists at the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center have…
Politics Sep 04 Cheney Reaffirms Commitment to Georgia Joining NATO Emphasizing Washington's support for Georgia in its showdown with Russia, Vice President Dick Cheney said the United States was "fully committed" to Georgia's efforts to join the NATO alliance.
Politics Sep 03 Excerpts from Sarah Palin's RNC Acceptance Speech Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin delivers a highly anticipated acceptance speech Wednesday night at the party's convention in St. Paul.
World Sep 03 Gustav Evacuees Return Home; Bush to Tour Hard-hit Areas The 2 million evacuees who fled the threat of Hurricane Gustav jammed roads Wednesday as many tried to return home to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. President Bush also headed to the city to survey the damage.
Politics Sep 03 Pakistani Prime Minister's Motorcade Target of Attack Shots were fired at Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's motorcade near Islamabad's airport Wednesday, though officials said he was not in it at the time, raising concerns of continuing political instability.
Science Sep 02 Scientists 'Reprogram' Adult Mouse Cells to Produce Insulin Researchers have discovered a way to convert one type of adult cell to another without stem cells, possibly paving the way for major advances in treating diabetes and other illnesses.
Politics Sep 02 State of Emergency Declared in Thailand as Premier Faces Fraud Charges Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency in the capital Bangkok Tuesday, the same day the Election Commission ruled his party committed electoral fraud in December elections.
World Sep 02 Gulf Coast Areas Assess Damage from Gustav as More Storms Form New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin told evacuees, anxious to return home following Monday's landfall of Hurricane Gustav, they should wait a few more days for authorities to assess the damage from the storm.
World Sep 01 Gustav Weakens to Category 1 as Wind, Rain Batters Gulf Coast Hurricane Gustav lashed coastal Louisiana Monday, but appeared to largely veer away from New Orleans. The storm eased to a Category 1 as it neared the Louisiana cities of New Iberia and Lafayette, the National Hurricane Center said Monday afternoon.