Historic night: Democrats unite around Obama 2008-08-28 @ 11:30 am It was a scripted scenario, the outcome never in doubt. But when history arrived on the floor of the Democratic National Conv... full story » | share

U.S. military leader meets Pakistanis on carrier 2008-08-28 @ 11:24 am With violence worsening in Afghanistan and Pakistan, top U.S. military officers secretly met commanders from Islamabad on an ... full story » | share

Asian alliance snubs Russian plea for support 2008-08-28 @ 11:19 am Russia's president appealed to the leaders of China and four Central Asian countries for support Thursday amid the fallout ov... full story » | share

McCain says no V.P. decision yet 2008-08-28 @ 11:01 am John McCain said Thursday he had yet to decide on a running mate. The Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting was expected... full story » | share

Plan aims to save Britain's red phone booths 2008-08-28 @ 10:48 am A British politician says he has won a victory for an endangered icon the red telephone booth. full story » | share

Earthquake hits off British Columbia coast 2008-08-28 @ 10:45 am A strong earthquake struck off Canada's west coast early Thursday near Vancouver Island. There were no immediate reports of m... full story » | share