Thousands of Israeli troops backed by columns of tanks and helicopter gunships launched a ground offensive in Gaza, with officials saying they expected a lengthy fight in the densely populated territory.
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Here's a chronological look at some of the top pop culture moments of Election 2008, from Obama Girl to Oprah.
The story of Mr. Obama's journey to the pinnacle of American politics is the story of a campaign that was, even in the view of many rivals, almost flawless.
Barack Obama radiated confidence and John McCain displayed the grit of an underdog Monday as the presidential rivals reached for the finish line of a two-year marathon with a burst of campaigning.
Here's a guy who built his career being anti-establishment, anti-Republican, and according to some, even anti-conservative.? So how is McCain losing?
In the hours before Election Day, as inevitable as winter, comes an onslaught of dirty tricks - confusing e-mails, disturbing phone calls and insinuating fliers left on doorsteps during the night.
A round-up of endorsements from American papers
Republican presidential candidate will spend Tuesday trying to reverse his fortunes in two states now leaning toward front-running Democrat Barack Obama.
The presidential race tightened after the final debate, with John McCain gaining among whites and people earning less than $50,000, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll that shows McCain and Barack Obama essentially running even among likely voters in the election homestretc …
John McCain sought to change the course of a campaign moving decidedly in Barack Obama's direction Wednesday night in the third and final presidential debate.
Sarah Palin unlawfully abused her power as governor by trying to have her former brother-in-law fired as a state trooper, the chief investigator of an Alaska legislative panel concluded Friday.
Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stretched facts, sometimes past the breaking point, as they addressed the financial crisis and more during their second presidential debate.
President Bush said Tuesday that the economic damage to the nation will be "painful and lasting" if Congress fails to pass a $700 billion bailout bill.
Barack Obama rejected John McCain's call Wednesday to delay Friday's debate because of the economic crisis.
The recent developments have done more than roil financial markets - they've also roiled many investors, who aren't sure what the developments might mean for them.
The recent developments have done more than roil financial markets - they've also roiled many investors, who aren't sure what the developments might mean for them.
As U.S. forces continue to fight al-Qaida in Afghanistan, bordering Pakistan remains crucial to success in the region. But with its nuclear capabilities and political turmoil, Pakistan has proven to be a problematic ally.
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain introduced his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, at an Ohio rally Friday, praising her "tenacity" and "skill" in tackling tough problems.
Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night, declaring that his Republican opponent is not up to the task of resolving America's economic and foreign policy problems.
Joe Biden set the stage Wednesday for Barack Obama's historic address as the Democratic nominee by launching a heated attack tying John McCain to the Bush White House.
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