Hockey moms are key players in hunt for women's vote

When Raymond Wejroch took to the ice for the first time, ankles buckling in his skates and head bobbing in his helmet, it felt a bit like destiny.

America has a headache, but no one wants to cure it

There is common sense; and there is good sense. Common sense represents the received wisdom of years and the widespread opinion of the day.

Barack Obama goes on the attack

The financial crisis ended the Palin circus but the Democratic presidential candidate must buck up his ideas to exploit McCain’s weak point.

McCain, Obama resume campaign fight after debate

White House hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain accused each other of playing politics with the financial crisis on Saturday.

McCain, Obama slug it out in debate

Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain battled over spending, taxes and the Iraq War in their first debate on Friday.

McCain to attend Friday debate with Obama

Republican presidential candidate John McCain will take part in a debate with Democrat Barack Obama on Friday, his campaign said.

TV spotlight that will make or break candidates

The presidential debate, still scheduled for Friday, provides the first opportunity for voters to see John McCain and Barack Obama together.

McCain, Obama locked in high-stakes financial duel

Just 40 days from the US general election, the financial crisis has transformed the White House race into a daring duel of political brinkmanship.

Palin once blessed to be free from 'witchcraft'

A grainy YouTube video surfaced on Wednesday showing Sarah Palin being blessed in her hometown church three years ago by a Kenyan pastor who prayed for her protection from "witchcraft"

Obama ahead of McCain amid Wall St turmoil

Democrat Barack Obama has opened a nine-point lead over Republican John McCain in the US presidential race amid turmoil in the financial system.

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