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Candidates claim to be agents of change
September 8, 2008As Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain enter the campaign homestretch, each is trying to make the case that his ticket is the only one that will bring about change.
Top U.S. commander wants review of Afghan civilian killings
September 8, 2008Citing "emerging evidence," the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan asked for an investigation into reports that more than 90 Afghan civilians died in a recent U.S. military operation in western Afghanistan.
'Bangkok Dangerous' tops slow weekend at box office
September 8, 2008Read full story for latest details.
Hanna speeding up Atlantic coast
September 8, 2008After earning a reputation as a killer in Haiti, Tropical Storm Hanna amounted to little more than a windy rainstorm along the Atlantic Coast on Saturday.
Tourists, residents scramble to flee Caribbean as Ike strengthens
September 8, 2008Ike strengthened to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm Saturday near the Turks and Caicos Islands with winds near 135 mph, said the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida.
Report: Pats' Brady out for season
September 8, 2008
Tom Brady went from the disappointment of a Super Bowl loss to the devastation of an injury that could keep him out for the rest of the season.
Wall St. may cheer Fannie, Freddie bailout
September 8, 2008
Wall Street finally got what it's been angling for: a bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that could aid a recovery of the broken U.S. housing market and arrest a slide in stock and credit markets worldwide.
Obama says he regrets abortion answer
September 8, 2008Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama acknowledged Sunday that he was probably too flip when he said it was "above my pay grade" to answer a question about when is a baby entitled to human rights.
Serena wins 3rd U.S. Open title
September 8, 2008
Displaying the talent and tenacity that helped her dominate tennis earlier in the decade, Williams outlasted second-seeded Jelena Jankovic of Serbia 6-4, 7-5 Sunday night.
Palin offers first TV interview to ABC
September 8, 2008
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin plans to sit down later this week for her first television interview since John McCain chose her as his running mate more than a week ago.
