Biden: I was against the ad before I was for it!

Joe Biden's harrowing helicopter ride

Why won't Sarah Palin talk to the press?

Detainees' rights subverted at Guantánamo, their lawyers say

A federal judge asks for statements from two guards accused of threatening a detainee.

Obama, McCain, and the financial crisis

John McCain has the harder job of countering his support of Bush and his push for deregulation.

Bush and the U.N.: a reluctant embrace

The administration's attitude toward the UN has evolved from antipathy to engagement.

New polls show Obama and McCain tied everywhere (almost)

McCain aide blows gasket, rips New York Times

Women voters could be key to presidential race

But for most, economic issues are more important than candidates' gender.

Schools: Obama stresses more investment, McCain parental choice

A growing chorus of business and education-reform advocates are hoping the next president will create a ‘Sputnik moment’ for education.

Online readers get fired up over campaign coverage

The debates: high stakes, sound bites and zingers

Moscow's moves in Georgia track a script by right-wing prophet

Is Alexander Dugin really the new sage of the Kremlin?

McCain - no more earmarks. Biden - no more cowboys

Congress prepared to work quickly on administration financial rescue plan

Key members call for bipartisan effort after meeting with administration officials.

Paulson announces plan for massive federal intervention to calm markets

Investors cheered. The Dow jumped 369 points Friday.

McCain and Obama on International Talk Like a Pirate day

Biden on higher taxes: Be a patriot!

Will Ivy League embrace R.O.T.C again?

Both McCain and Obama have said the schools should be more open to the military recruitment program.

Defying Ike: Why 140,000 stayed behind

They weathered the hurricane against the orders of authorities, to protect their property and way of life