U.S. avoids Russia-held port
Western leaders warns Russia to "change course," hoping to keep a conflict that threatens a key nuclear pact and could even raise U.S. chicken prices from blossoming into a new Cold War.
Bankruptcy filings near 1 million in 12 months
Nearly 1 million individuals and businesses filed bankruptcy in the 12 months ended June 30, according to U.S. Court data released Wednesday.
Floods maroon over a million in India
Indian officials rushed soldiers and air force helicopters Wednesday to flood-ravaged parts of northern India to provide aid to the more than 1 million people stranded by a surging river.
One-horse town to be no-horse town
A one-horse town in Nebraska looks like it's set to become a no-horse town.
Todd: Biden's time finally arrives
Joe Biden can be counted on to make the case for Barack Obama and prosecute the case against John McCain. But NBC News political director Chuck Todd wonders will he control his instinct to be No. 1?
Jury: Death for child killer Duncan
A federal jury recommended the death sentence for convicted child killer Joseph Edward Duncan III on charges related to the kidnapping and murder of Dylan Groene.
NYT: For Obama, a challenge to clarify
For Senator Barack Obama, the theatrics and drama of this one are overwhelming one of his most important tasks here: connecting with the economic anxiety gripping voters and convincing them that he has concrete and achievable solutions.
Indicted Stevens wins Alaska primary
Alaska Republicans gave U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, currently facing a federal indictment, a primary victory on Tuesday.
Democrat delegates cast votes
Barack Obama was poised to become the first African-American ever nominated for president by a major political party Wednesday after delegates to the Democratic convention began the historic nomination process.
Gulf Coast watches ominous Gustav
Gulf coast residents keep a close watch on Hurricane Gustav as the third anniversary of Katrina approaches.
