Latin America Policy at a Crossroads... MEXICO CITY, July 3 -- Sen. John McCain's trip to Colombia and Mexico this week made one thing clear: The shape of the United States' relationship with Latin America will hinge on the outcome of the 2008 election.

"That's Saul, folks!"Michigan... RNC VOTER VAULT TRAINING A SUCCESS...46 attended Sunday's session in Lansing and at our first session on Saturday, we had over 50 activists gather in Macomb county to see the latest Voter Vault has to offer.

San Francisco Chronicle Best-Sellers... THE ENCHANTRESS OF FLORENCE , Salman Rushdie : A beautiful, mysterious woman conquers the hearts of powerful men.

McCain visits a skeptical Latin America Reporter Sara Miller Llana discusses reaction on the street to Sen. John McCain's visit to Latin America.

Obama flexible on troops; McCain... GOP candidate, in Mexico, also discusses immigration. Democrat stumps in North Dakota. | Democrat Barack Obama emphasized Thursday that he might revise his proposed timetable for pulling U.S. combat troops from Iraq, saying he needed to consult with U.S. commanders and do a ''thorough assessment of the situation.''

Ritter discusses Obama on "Meet the... DENVER (AP) - Governor Ritter says presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has "great opportunity" to win in Colorado in November. He also predicts Obama will win "hands down" among Hispanic voters.

Seven minutes with Obama: Democratic... Free Press Associate Editor ELKO - Calling presumed Republican presidential candidate John McCain's suggestions to revive the economy short-term and meaningless “gimmicks,” Sen. Barack Obama on Tuesday told the Elko Daily Free Press Americans need immediate relief - but it is unrealistic to expect a quick fix.

Former hot-dog-chomping champ hungry... Residents of the scenic Big Sur Valley in California watched anxiously as a fire crept closer to homes and business, even as the authorities ordered more coastal residents from their homes.

McCain Downplays Campaign Staff Shake-Up Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., second from left, his wife Cindy McCain, second from right, and Sen.

Obama visits Ohio, discusses... ZANESVILLE -- Senator Barack Obama visited a Presbyterian community ministry here on Tuesday.

Jeb Bush Joins McCain on Tour of... John McCain visited the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe this morning along with his wife and former Florida Gov.

Thursday Afternoon "Promises, Promises," "Bullets Over Broadway" and more. [ P ] Opening of Some Americans Abroad Delayed One Week [ WP ] Signature Receives $300,000 Grant for 'Next Generation' of Musicals By Peter Marks TICKER [ ...

Mongolia capital cleans up debris... ULAN BATOR, Mongolia : The smell of smoke hung in the air Thursday as people swept up in Mongolia's capital on the second day of a state of emergency called after at least five people died in rioting brought on ...

Father without baby sitter accused of... People stand outside the destroyed headquarters of the ruling Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party in Ulaanbaatar on July 3. The violence that played out in Ulaanbaatar on July 1 ended in the deaths of five ...

What does their personal style say... This fall's presidential election likely will hinge on pressing national issues such as war and the economy, but in a race that could be close, there are still voters who will focus on the candidates' personal ...

Ritter Discusses Obama On 'Meet the... Gov. Bill Ritter says presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has "great opportunity" to win in Colorado in November and predicts he will win "hands down" among Hispanic voters.

First Read: GOP to launch TV ad blitz...

Aviation Week Explores McCain's and... This week's Aviation Week & Space Technology zeros in on Senators John McCain and Barack Obama and where they stand on aviation, aerospace and defense issues. As the lead article by Editor-in-Chief Anthony L. Velocci Jr. states, "For many aerospace and aviation interests, McCain is a known but feared quantity, while Obama is a blank slate."

Obama, America and Race - Seriously,... A couple of recent articles tackle the question of race in America from two ends of the cultural spectrum.

For Sale in... Jamaica Houses in the Rose Hall Estates development cluster on the hillside behind the historic Rose Hall great house; bordering the community is the Ritz Carlton's White Witch Golf Course.

Robin Thicke Discusses New Album &... Robin Thicke is back at it. The man who made a smash next to Lil Wayne with his previous album, now hopes to recapture success with his new album, the forthcoming Something Else .

Obama: I'll refine withdrawal (The... He says he'll consult with military leaders on his 16-month plan for getting out of Iraq.

Olympic nightmare: A red tide in the... BEIJING : With less than six weeks before it plays host to the Olympic sailing regatta, the city of Qingdao has mobilized thousands of people and an armada of small boats to clean up an algae bloom that is ...

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Blogger admits Hawaii birth... Jay McKinnon, a self-described Department of Homeland Security-trained document specialist, has implicated himself in the production of fraudulent Hawaii birth certificate images similar to the one endorsed as ...

China agrees to more talks on Tibet BEIJING : China agreed Thursday to hold another round of discussions with envoys of the Dalai Lama before the end of the year, but officials declined to say if the two sides made any progress after the ...

Politics It's not quite like having George Washington sleep in your house, but letting the governor use your bathroom is a close second.

Obama Visits Colorado, Discusses... Barack Obama traveled to Colorado Springs on Wednesday to call for expanding service programs like the Peace Corps and starting a new volunteer corps for environment and energy projects.

6 Hindu worshippers killed in... BHUBANESHWAR, India : Police say at least six Hindu worshippers have died in a stampede in eastern India as a crowd of pilgrims rushed toward the statue of a goddess.

9 terrorism suspects detained in... JAKARTA, Indonesia : Indonesian police transferred nine terrorism suspects, bound and wearing black hoods, to the capital, Jakarta, on Thursday after their arrest in southern Sumatra.