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	Obama plays hoops, puts final touches on speech AP - 1 hour , 41 minutes ago Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:54:48 -0400 (EDT) Barack Obama aims to weave the personal with the political Thursday night as he tells 75,000 supporters in a football stadium -- and millions more at home -- how as president he would make a difference in their lives.

Tourists, residents flee as Gustav swamps Jamaica AP - 1 hour , 46 minutes ago
Residents, tourists and oil workers fled as Gustav swamped Jamaica on Thursday, leaving 59 people dead in its wake. Louisiana and Texas put their national guards on standby, and New Orleans said a mandatory evacuation might be necessary.
Jury acquits former Marine in killing of Iraqis AP - 48 minutes ago
Afghans say deadly US raid based on misleading tip AP - 1 hour , 30 minutes ago
As Gustav nears, Gulf Coast puts faith in planning AP - 1 hour , 14 minutes ago
Italy museum defies pope anger over crucified frog AP - 1 hour , 56 minutes ago

As Gustav nears, Gulf Coast puts faith in planning AP - 1 hour , 14 minutes ago
With Gustav approaching hurricane strength and showing no signs of veering off a track to slam into the Gulf Coast, authorities across the region began laying the groundwork Thursday to get the sick, elderly and poor away from the shoreline.
Jury acquits former Marine in killing of Iraqis AP - 6 minutes ago
Walkway collapses in San Diego, injuring 16 AP - 33 minutes ago
New Orleans asks: Will the rebuilt levees hold? AP - 37 minutes ago
Judges refuse to rehear W. Pa. ex-Nazi guard case AP - 58 minutes ago

Tourists, residents flee as Gustav swamps Jamaica AP - 1 hour , 46 minutes ago
Residents, tourists and oil workers fled as Gustav swamped Jamaica on Thursday, leaving 59 people dead in its wake. Louisiana and Texas put their national guards on standby, and New Orleans said a mandatory evacuation might be necessary.
Afghans say deadly US raid based on misleading tip AP - 1 hour , 30 minutes ago
Mexican Supreme Court upholds legal abortion AP - 51 minutes ago
Sources: US says civilian deaths were overstated AP - 1 hour , 18 minutes ago
Thai protesters push police off premier's compound AP - 1 hour , 36 minutes ago

Rapper DMX pleads out Florida drug case AP - 1 hour , 19 minutes ago
Rapper DMX has pleaded out a Miami drug case and now awaits extradition to face more charges in Arizona.
Lindsay Lohan lashes out at father on blog AP - 15 minutes ago
Denver band Flobots all over town during DNC AP - 21 minutes ago
Valentino walks red carpet for his documentary AP - 44 minutes ago
Kitano examines cruel art in Venice entry AP - 1 hour , 12 minutes ago

Comcast to make monthly Internet use cap official AP - 14 minutes ago
Comcast Corp., the nation's second-largest Internet service provider, Thursday said it would set an official limit on the amount of data subscribers can download and upload each month.
Dell 2Q profit drops 17 percent and stock plunges AP - 1 hour , 40 minutes ago
Summary Box: iPhone woes likely won't dent Apple AP - 2 hours , 4 minutes ago
Small GPS devices help prosecutors win convictions AP - 2 hours , 19 minutes ago
Even critics give Apple a pass on iPhone 3G woes AP - 2 hours , 33 minutes ago

Lifestyles of Brazil's ancient urbanites revealed AP - 1 hour , 40 minutes ago
Roads and canals connected walled cities and villages. The communities were laid out around central plazas. Nearby, smaller settlements focused on agriculture and fish farming.
Cells change identity in promising breakthrough AP - 12 hours , 15 minutes ago
Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level on record AP - 23 hours , 13 minutes ago
Purdue reprimands fusion scientist for misconduct AP - 23 hours , 25 minutes ago
Fay leaves behind lots of water for Fla. lake AP - 1 day , 21 minutes ago

Beckett scratched, to be examined by Dr. Andrews AP - 54 minutes ago
Josh Beckett has been scratched from a scheduled start again, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews in Alabama.
LPGA's English-only policy draws criticism AP - 12 minutes ago
NFL clears Pacman to play for Cowboys AP - 1 hour , 31 minutes ago
Baylor's Briles get tough first test AP - 1 hour , 36 minutes ago
Injured Texans player walks again AP - 2 hours , 20 minutes ago

Automakers face conflicting safety rules worldwide AP - 1 hour , 27 minutes ago
It seems like an easy solution: Americans are looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles, so Ford Motor Co. is bringing over some of the small, gas-sipping cars it's been selling to Europeans for years.
Federal agency issues warning on popular bassinet AP - 27 minutes ago
Treasurys fall as investors move back into stocks AP - 41 minutes ago
Amtrak supporters cheer commuter Biden's VP bid AP - 12 minutes ago
Boeing sends machinists final offer AP - 36 minutes ago

Help-wanted ad for nanny: `My kids are a pain' AP - 19 minutes ago
It was an unusually honest ad for a live-in nanny, a 1,000-word tome beginning, "My kids are a pain." But it worked, attracting a brave soul who's never been a nanny before.
Disposable diaper breaks fall, saves child's life AP - 2 hours , 9 minutes ago
Ga. town's scarecrows h(a)unting for world record AP - 11 hours , 8 minutes ago
Baby boy born on airliner en route to Australia AP - 13 hours , 42 minutes ago
Lone Star State serves up frightening Fair fare AP - 21 hours , 41 minutes ago

New Katrina death tally: Half of victims 75 and up AP - 1 hour , 30 minutes ago
As New Orleans residents warily track another threatening storm, a new report presents the clearest picture yet of deaths from Katrina in Louisiana. Of the nearly 1,000 who died, almost half were 75 or older, according to researchers.
Tracking Alzheimer's-linked protein in live brains AP - 3 hours , 51 minutes ago
Study: 12 percent of Indian deaths due to alcohol AP - 5 hours , 16 minutes ago
Correction: Hot Dogs-Cancer story AP - 6 hours , 26 minutes ago
CDC says salmonella outbreak appears to be over AP - 6 hours , 36 minutes ago

Obama uses speech for high-tech outreach AP - 8 minutes ago
Forgive the 75,000 people massing here at Invesco Field Thursday if their thumbs are bit weary by the time Barack Obama takes the stage for a triumphant acceptance of his presidential nomination.
Post-convention 'bounce' averages 10 points AP - 25 minutes ago
McCain makes decision on VP running mate AP - 52 minutes ago
Sources: US says civilian deaths were overstated AP - 1 hour , 18 minutes ago
Friends: Abramoff a changed man, deserves leniency AP - 1 hour , 20 minutes ago