WASHINGTON (AP) _ Kathy Melkey stands astride some of the fault lines between presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain.

DENVER (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is John McCain’s pick for vice presidential running mate.

DENVER (AP) — For one evening, their political world was perfect. Or so it seemed.

BAGHDAD (AP) — Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki dug in his heels Monday on the future of the U.S. military in Iraq, insisting that all foreign …

DENVER _ Declaring that “I love this country,’’ Michelle Obama on Monday assured voters that she and her husband, Barack Obama, share Americans’ key values …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Isaac Hayes, the baldheaded, baritone-voiced soul crooner who laid the groundwork for disco and whose “Theme From Shaft” won both Academy …

NEW YORK (AP) — In the midst of being raped, Jennifer Thompson-Cannino told herself to pay attention to details that would allow her to identify …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Solid margins among women, minorities and young voters have powered Barack Obama to a six percentage point lead over John McCain in …

  CHICAGO _ Actor and comedian Bernie Mac died Saturday morning due to complications from pneumonia in a Chicago hospital, according to several news organizations. …

TALLAHASSEE (AP) _ A newspaper is asking John McCain’s campaign why a black reporter assigned to cover a rally was singled out by security and …