The Federal Emergency Management Agency is focused on dealing with the storm Gustav, which could smash the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane. The head of FEMA is in the region a ... Discussion
The Democratic nominee will deliver a highly anticipated acceptance speech before a huge audience. Republicans have already derided him as a "celebrity" who can draw large cro ... Discussion
With higher than expected economic growth, economists remain concerned about inflation. Some think the economy is facing enough headwinds to keep it in check. Others say the s ... Discussion
Sens. Barack Obama and Joe Biden will begin Friday a joint bus trip through the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan, which have been hard hit by the eco ... Discussion
The Commerce Department has revised second-quarter growth in gross domestic product to 3.3 percent, up from the previous estimate of 1.9 percent. The rate of increase is the f ... Discussion
Democrat Barack Obama will accept his party's nomination for president Thursday. But his rival, Republican John McCain, hopes to steal some of his thunder with a quick announc ... Discussion
Barack Obama officially accepts his party's nomination for president Thursday at Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High. » E-Mail This » Add t ... Discussion
Sens. Barack Obama and Joe Biden will begin Friday a joint bus trip through the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan, which have been hard hit by the eco ... Discussion
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is focused on dealing with the storm Gustav, which could smash the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane. The head of FEMA is in the region a ... Discussion
Russia is facing international isolation over this month's attacks in Georgia, and the country failed to enlist the support it wanted from China and a group of former Soviet r ... Discussion
During the Democratic National Convention, Obama has benefited by being surrounded by a mostly adoring base. But as the election moves forward, delegates and party leaders say ... Discussion
Exactly three years after the anniversary of Katrina, Hurricane Gustav is threatening to hit New Orleans. Madeleine Brand talks to Kenneth Padgett, Jefferson Parish director ... Discussion
Hurricane Gustav is opening old wounds in Louisiana. But gun-shy residents' reactions to the threat could be a good thing. Madeleine Brand talks to Kenneth Padgett, Jefferson ... Discussion
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama will be giving his big speech on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous I Have a Dream speech, meaning the stakes ar ... Discussion
The U.S. economy grew at a better than expected 3.3 percent rate in the second quarter, according to a report Thursday from the Commerce Department. But tax rebate checks and ... Discussion
In Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe is planning to form a new government without the consent of the main opposition party, the state-owned newspaper reports. The news comes a ... Discussion
Sen. Barack Obama made history last night as the first black man to lead a major party's bid for the White House. An emotional day included speeches by former President Bill C ... Discussion
Foreign policy experience and expertise is critical to many American voters in choosing a president. In this week's international briefing, hear how the Democratic National Co ... Discussion
Sen. Barack Obama makes history tonight when he speaks before the Democratic National Convention as the first black presidential nominee of a major party. But today also marks ... Discussion
As Democratic Sen. Barack Obama moves forward as the first African-American to serve as a major party presidential nominee, the program continues its series What If?, discussi ... Discussion
