Gustav kills 59 in Caribbean, aims at U.S
KINGSTON (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Gustav hit Jamaica with near hurricane-force winds on Thursday after killing at least 59 people elsewhere in the Caribbean, and was on a path to reach New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico oil fields as potentially a powerful hurricane.
Nations:U.S. Jamaica Haiti Dominican Republic Mexico Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina 2008 Hurricane Gustav Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-28
Obama says he'll 'fix broken politics'
DENVER - Barack Obama, launching his historic fall campaign for the White House with an outdoor Democratic National Convention extravaganza, pledged Thursday to "fix the broken politics in Washington" after he defeats Republican John McCain in the fall.
People:Barack Obama John McCain George W. Bush Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-08-28
Officials may evacuate New Orleans as Gustav nears
NEW ORLEANS - National Guard troops stand ready, batteries and water bottles are selling briskly, and one small-town mayor has spent a sleepless night worrying. The New Orleans area is skittishly watching as a storm marches across the Caribbean on the eve of Hurricane Katrina's third anniversary.
Nations:U.S. Jamaica Mexico Activities:2008 Hurricane Gustav 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-08-28
McCain says no vice presidential decision yet
DENVER - Looking toward his turn in the spotlight, Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting John McCain said Thursday he had yet to decide on a running mate.
Nations:U.S. People:Mitt Romney Barack Obama John McCain Karl Rove Joe Lieberman Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-08-28
Obama seeks a personal touch within a huge stadium
DENVER - Barack Obama aims to weave the personal with the political Thursday as he explains to 75,000 supporters in a football stadium -- and millions more at home -- how as president he would make a difference in their lives.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Joseph Biden Jennifer Hudson Stevie Wonder John McCain Sheryl Crow Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-28
Obama wins nomination and Clintons' support
DENVER (Reuters) - To shouts of "Yes we can," Democrats nominated Barack Obama on Wednesday as their presidential candidate in a historic first for a black American, backed by his ex-rivals Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Nations:U.S. Kenya People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton John McCain Nancy Pelosi Joseph Biden Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-27
Bill Clinton forcefully endorses Obama at DNC
DENVER - 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."
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Joseph Biden John McCain Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-08-27
Biden says nation needs more than a good soldier
DENVER - Joe Biden declared Wednesday that America doesn't need a good soldier in the White House, it needs the wise leadership of Barack Obama. As Biden concluded his speech accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination, Obama stepped on stage and embraced his man to a convention roar.
Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan U.S. People:Barack Obama Joseph Biden John McCain Dick Cheney Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-08-27
Obama makes unscripted convention appearance
DENVER - Sen. Barack Obama dropped in on his own party at the Democratic convention a day early Wednesday to praise his wife, his former rival, and former President Bill Clinton for going to bat for him.
People:Bill Clinton Joseph Biden Barack Obama John McCain Ronald Reagan Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-27
Democrats choose Obama in historic acclamation
DENVER - Barack Obama stepped triumphantly into history Wednesday night, the first black American to win a major party presidential nomination, as thousands of Democrats transformed their convention hall into a joyful, shouting celebration.
Nations:U.S. Kenya People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Jesse Jackson Joseph Biden John McCain John Kerry Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-27
Louisiana eyes Gustav, activates Guard troops
NEW ORLEANS - On the eve of Hurricane Katrina's third anniversary, a nervous New Orleans watched Wednesday as another storm threatened to test everything the city has rebuilt, and officials made preliminary plans to evacuate people, pets and hospitals in an attempt to avoid a Katrina-style chaos.
Nations:U.S. Mexico Activities:2008 Hurricane Gustav 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-08-27
Russia-Georgia conflict raises Black Sea tensions
KIEV/TBILISI (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Wednesday it wanted to discuss charging Russia more for the lease of a Black Sea naval base, a move that could aggravate regional tensions already enflamed by Moscow's conflict with Georgia.
Nations:Russia Ukraine Tajikistan People:Dmitry Medvedev Angela Merkel George W. Bush Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-27
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