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  1. U.S. Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain waves to the veterans gathered at the 109th Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Orlando, Florida, August 18, 2008. REUTERS/Scott Audette
    McCain makes decision on running mate AP - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago

    DENVER - Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate early Thursday, and one top prospect, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, abruptly canceled numerous public appearances.

  2. Virginia Benedict of Newburg, Md., finds her seat on the floor of Invesco Field for the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
    5 things to watch at the DNC tonight Politico - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago

    Barack Obama delivers his acceptance speech at Invesco Field tonight, and you may even get to see it if the networks can pull away from the John McCain VP speculation long enough.

  3. Tatum Reece, 8, from Denver, waves flags before Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, D-Ill., gives his speech during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
    Obama says he'll 'fix broken politics' AP - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago

    DENVER - Barack Obama promised an end to the "broken politics in Washington and the failed presidency of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president.

  4. Democrat's vision will collide with reality AP - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago

    WASHINGTON - Barack Obama is accepting the Democratic nomination Thursday night with a lofty vision for the nation's future that is far easier to articulate than to accomplish.

  5. Ohio delegate Jaladah Aslam cries after Senator Barack Obama is officially voted in as the Democratic party's presidential nominee at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, August 27, 2008. (Damir Sagolj/Reuters)
    Obama says will restore U.S. legacy abroad Reuters - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago

    DENVER (Reuters) - Barack Obama, about to take a historic step as the Democratic presidential nominee, promised on Thursday to reverse the economic failures of the last eight years, end the war in Iraq and restore America's reputation.

  6. Convention goers participate in the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 28, 2008. Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) will give the biggest speech in a career filled with big speeches later on Thursday in Denver's open-air football stadium before 75,000 supporters. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES) US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2008 (USA)
    Obama uses speech for high-tech outreach AP - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago

    DENVER - Forgive some of the 75,000 people amassed 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.

  7. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama addresses a townhall meeting in Chesapeake, Virginia. Obama was putting the finishing touches to the unveiling of his choice of running mate after unleashing a fusillade of vitriol on White House rival John McCain.(AFP/Emmanuel Dunand)
    Obama veep still a mystery — intro set Saturday AP - Fri Aug 22, 6:57 PM ET

    WASHINGTON - Barack Obama's potential running mates ducked, dodged and semi-denied their way through a day of political intrigue Friday as the Democratic presidential contender readied a high-tech announcement of his pick for vice president.

  8. Republican Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty speaks to a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, August 6, 2008. (Jim Bourg/Reuters)
    McCain VP possibility cancels Denver appointments Reuters - 2 hours, 49 minutes ago

    DENVER (Reuters) - A top contender to be Republican John McCain's vice presidential running mate abruptly canceled appointments in Denver on Thursday but it was unclear whether he was McCain's choice.

  9. Higher TV convention ratings this time than last AP - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago

    NEW YORK - Interest in the Democratic convention among television viewers continues to run well ahead of 2004, although vice presidential candidate Joe Biden was a slightly less potent draw than Hillary Clinton.

  10. Should Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain win, he would be 72 when he takes the oath of office, the oldest first-term president in U.S. history. He has survived three bouts of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and acknowledges his choice of a vice presidential running mate will be of 'enhanced importance.' McCain is believed to be mulling over, from left: Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, former Ohio Rep. Rob Portman, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty. (AP Photo)
    GOP Veep Sheet: Has he or hasn't he? Politico - Thu Aug 28, 11:18 AM ET

    Last night and earlier today it looked like Sen. John McCain had settled on a running mate, with word leaking to Politico that the veep-to-be would get the call from McCain today. Then McCain decided to make things complicated.

  11. Former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention in Denver,Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
    Bill and Hillary, at last, leave the stage Politico - Thu Aug 28, 12:04 AM ET

    DENVER — The Clintons have left the building. Finally.

  12. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., wave at the crowed at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
    Biden: Obama cannot win without Pennsylvania AP - Thu Aug 28, 1:05 PM ET

    DENVER - Vice presidential candidate Joe Biden told Pennsylvania delegates Thursday that running mate Barack Obama can't win the White House without the Keystone State.

  13. A convention goer is pictured at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 28, 2008. Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) will give the biggest speech in a career filled with big speeches later on Thursday in Denver's open-air football stadium before 75,000 supporters. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES) US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2008 (USA)
    Excerpts from Barack Obama's speech AP - 47 minutes ago

    Excerpts from Barack Obama's speech Thursday accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for president, as prepared for delivery:

  14. A look at Biden's net worth AP - Sun Aug 24, 2:34 PM ET

    WASHINGTON - Sen. Joe Biden's financial report as of June 2008.

  15. Convention goers attend the final day at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 28, 2008. Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) will give the biggest speech in a career filled with big speeches later on Thursday in Denver's open-air football stadium before 75,000 supporters. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES) US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2008 (USA)
    Obama sketches promise of America AP - 1 hour, 46 minutes ago

    DENVER - Barack Obama is offering himself to Democrats and the nation as the embodiment of the promise of America.

  16. Olympic gold medalist in gymnastcs Shawn Johnson leads the Pledge of Allegiance during the final night of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field in Denver, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
    Analysis: Oprah, Affleck! Obama's goldmine or risk AP - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago

    WASHINTON - Hollywood hasn't contributed official speakers to Barack Obama's convention this week. But, man, have celebrities flocked to Denver in droves. Oprah's in the house! Was that Matthew Modine just now? Oh, wow, there's Anne Hathaway.

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