National/World News

Federal agency issues warning on popular bassinet   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a popular brand of bassinet after the death of a second baby attributed to the product.

Speculation about McCain VP selection continues   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Clues about whom John McCain will pick for his running mate will not likely be found by tracking the movements, or lack of them, of those most prominently mentioned.

In a switch, McCain to Obama: 'Well done'   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
John McCain is airing a one-evening-only ad with a simple message for Barack Obama: "Job well done."

Biden: We cannot win without Pennsylvania   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Joe Biden has told the Pennsylvania delegation at the Democratic convention that his running mate Barack Obama can't win the White House without the Keystone State.

Court allows US extradition of hacker   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
LONDON (AP) - The European Court of Human Rights has cleared the way for the extradition to the United States of a British man who hacked into secret U.S. military computers.

Plan aims to save Britain's red phone booths   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
LONDON (AP) - A British politician says he has won a victory for an endangered icon - the red telephone booth.

Microsoft's newest browser may block ads   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The program also covers other footprints, including temporary Internet files and cookies, the small data files that Web sites put on visitors' computers to track their activities.

Tight security around Invesco Field   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The media tents have been set up earlier, as are all the satellite trucks. A SWAT team could be seen hanging out near one entrance.

Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Atlantic   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
It's too soon to say if Hanna will affect the U.S

Oil fluctuates as Gustav bears down on Gulf   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Oil prices shot above $120 a barrel and then pulled back Thursday as traders bet the government would tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if Tropical Storm Gustav disrupts production. Regardless, consumers are still likely to see a hike in pump prices for Labor Day weekend.

McCain says no V.P. decision yet   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Republican presidential candidate has a rally scheduled for Saturday in Pennsylvania, where he is expected to appear with his newly announced vice presidential choice.

Bill Clinton forcefully endorses Obama   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Former President Clinton gave his full-throated endorsement to Barack Obama's bid for the White House on Wednesday, telling delegates to the Democratic convention that Obama is "ready to lead America and restore American leadership in the world."

Economy rebounds, mostly spurred by exports   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The government says the economy shifted to a higher gear in the spring

Jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The U.S. government says the number of people signing up for jobless benefits declined last week

Poll: California voters oppose ban on gay marriage   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
A majority of California voters oppose a ballot initiative to ban gay marriage, though they are evenly split on the practice itself, according to a poll released Wednesday.

New tropical depression forms in Atlantic   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The National Hurricane Center says a new tropical depression has formed in the Atlantic.

Gustav nears Jamaica; New Orleans keeps watch   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tropical Storm Gustav is on its way toward Jamaica this morning.

Obama to woo nation with historic speech   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
It was 45-years-ago today that Martin Luther King gave his "I have a dream" speech. Tonight, Barack Obama will make history by accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for president.

US, Russia anchor military ships in Georgian ports   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The United Nations estimated that nearly 160,000 people had to flee their homes, but hundreds have returned to Georgian cities like Gori in the past week.

New attack ad on TV, but this one targets hot dogs   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The new ad is based on an analysis of five studies in adults by scientists working with cancer research groups not affiliated with Barnard's.

Flights back to normal after FAA software glitch   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Federal aviation officials say they know what happened yesterday at a Georgia facility that led to massive flight delays

No buyers for the million-mile truck   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Owner is going to put the truck back on eBay later this week with no minimum bid

Louisiana, Mississippi keeping eye on Gustav   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
As Friday's third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, officials in Louisiana and Mississippi are keeping an eye on storm Gustav.

Clintons throwing a one-two punch at McCain   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Democrats were using the one-two punch of Hillary and Bill Clinton to unify their party against Republicans and argue that the nation would be safer - its economy as well as its citizens - under a Barack Obama administration.

Army opens prep school for dropouts   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The U.S. Army, eager to fill its ranks amid wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, doesn't see them as dropouts. They are recruits who only need a GED before they're ready to begin basic training.