Feds: Ill. gov tried to 'auction' Obama's seat

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich embarked on "political corruption crime spree" and tried to benefit from his ability to appoint President-elect Barack Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate, federal officials said Tuesday.

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Death toll mounts in Mumbai terrorist attack

Teams of gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, hospitals and a crowded train station in coordinated attacks across Mumbai, India's financial capital, Wednesday night.

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North Carolina - President

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Onslaught of dirty tricks as Election Day nears

In the hours before Election Day, as inevitable as winter, comes an onslaught of dirty tricks - confusing e-mails, disturbing phone calls and insinuating fliers left on doorsteps during the night.

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McCain hoping for a Pa., N.C. turnaround

Republican presidential candidate will spend Tuesday trying to reverse his fortunes in two states now leaning toward front-running Democrat Barack Obama.

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AP poll: Candidates running nearly even

The presidential race tightened after the final debate, with John McCain gaining among whites and people earning less than $50,000, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll that shows McCain and Barack Obama essentially running even among likely voters in the election homestretc …

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McCain goes on the attack in final debate

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McCain's last chance, or a chance to shine?

It's ironic but appropriate that Sen. John McCain's pivotal campaign moment tonight is in a city known for country-music troubadours of last chances.

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Palin aims wedge between Biden, Obama

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Bailout vote stuns Washington, markets

World financial markets reeled and stunned lawmakers groped for their next move Monday after the House failed to approve a $700 billion bailout of the financial services industry.

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Democrats got many concessions in bailout

Sold to American taxpayers for up to $700 billion: an unprecedented plan to buy distressed banks' least desirable mortgage assets.

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Bank crisis overshadows defense in first debate

Barack Obama and John McCain clashed sharply over tax cuts and congressional spending Friday night as they faced off in their first head-to-head debate.

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Debate is on; McCain agrees to participate

Republican John McCain agreed to attend the first presidential debate, set for Friday night, even though Congress doesn't have a bailout deal.

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Bailout talks break down

Urgent efforts to lash together a $700 billion rescue plan for the national economy broke apart Thursday night, hours after key lawmakers had declared they had reached a deal.

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Palin fires back at media, 'Washington elite'

Sarah Palin, in her introduction to Americans as John McCain's running mate, struck back at news organizations and a "Washington elite" that have raised questions about her qualifications to be vice president.

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