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Here's the latest news for July 20th: Obama promises "vigor" against terrorism; McCain visits Yankees Stadium; T.S. Cristobal soaks North Carolina coast; Car ban aims to cut pollution in Beijing.

  • Raw video: McCain takes in Yankees game Play
    Raw video: McCain takes in Yankees game AP - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago

    Presumed Republican presidential nominee John McCain took in a game at Yankees stadium with former candidate and New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. (July 20)

  • Obama: Step up effort against Taliban, al-Qaida Play
    Obama: Step up effort against Taliban, al-Qaida AP - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago

    Senator Barack Obama said Sunday the United States, NATO and Afghanistan must do more to combat the Taliban and al-Qaida, and he urged stronger steps to prod Pakistan into eliminating cross-border terrorist training camps. (July 20)

  • Obama calls for more focus on 'precarious' Afghanistan Play
    Obama calls for more focus on 'precarious' Afghanistan AFP - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago

    US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama made a surprise visit to American troops in Afghanistan. He also held talks with President Hamid Karzai, whom he has criticised for not doing enough to rebuild his war-torn country.

  • Obama's Afghanistan visit Play
    Obama's Afghanistan visit Reuters - Sun Jul 20, 4:23 AM ET
  • Troops In Kuwait Thrilled By Obama Visit Play
    Troops In Kuwait Thrilled By Obama Visit CBS 2 Chicago - Sat Jul 19, 11:35 PM ET

    Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama visited U.S. troops in Kuwait on Saturday, prompting cheers and giving thanks for their service. CBS 2's Susan Carlson reports on that, and Obama's trip to Afghanistan.

  • Obama's trip abroad Play
    Obama's trip abroad CNN - Sat Jul 19, 10:33 PM ET

    Mark Preston discusses Barack Obama's upcoming overseas trip and Congress' low approval ratings.

  • Obama visits Kuwait Play
    Obama visits Kuwait CNN - Sat Jul 19, 10:31 PM ET

    Sen. Obama stops in Kuwait to visit with troops before his trip to Afghanistan. CNN's Barbara Hall reports.

  • Stabilizing Iraq Play
    Stabilizing Iraq ABC News - Sat Jul 19, 8:31 PM ET

    Further progress in Iraq may now be a political matter, not a military one.

  • Obama, McCain and the Middle East Play
    Obama, McCain and the Middle East ABC News - Sat Jul 19, 8:02 PM ET

    Both candidates may have to reassess their foreign policy strategies.

  • A Word About the Candidates Play
    A Word About the Candidates ABC News - Sat Jul 19, 8:01 PM ET

    Time magazine's Mark Halperin discusses the 2008 presidential race.

  • Obama Overseas Play
    Obama Overseas ABC News - Sat Jul 19, 7:31 PM ET

    The Democratic candidate makes stops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Sen. Obama Arrives In Afghanistan Play
    Sen. Obama Arrives In Afghanistan CBS 3 Philadelphia - Sat Jul 19, 6:45 PM ET

    Barack Obama recently arrived in Afghanistan to boost his foreign policy credentials.

  • Obama takes overseas trip to Afghanistan Play
    Obama takes overseas trip to Afghanistan KMOV Channel 4 St. Louis - Sat Jul 19, 6:38 PM ET

    Barack Obama is now overseas in Afghanistan. The Illinois Senator is looking to bolster his foreign policy experience. He's there as part of a congressional delegation. He'll also soon visit Iraq and other several European capitals. CBS News correspondent Tara Mergener reports from Washington.

  • Obama Lands in Afghanistan Play
    Obama Lands in Afghanistan ABC News - Sat Jul 19, 1:31 PM ET

    The presidential candidate makes his first stop on his trip abroad.

  • McCain, Obama's Achilles' Heels Play
    McCain, Obama's Achilles' Heels ABC News - Sat Jul 19, 12:31 PM ET

    Cokie Roberts explores candidates' weaknesses.

  • Bush offers assurance on economy Play
    Bush offers assurance on economy AP - Sat Jul 19, 10:40 AM ET

    In his weekly radio address, President Bush is stepping up pressure on Congress to work to help restore confidence in the housing finance industry. (July 19)

  • Hearing on Harris Co. justice system held Play
    Hearing on Harris Co. justice system held 11 News Houston - Sat Jul 19, 3:59 AM ET

    Houston congresswoman held a congressional field hearing that was critical of the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff calls hearing 'election-year posturing.'

  • Clinton Makes First NYC Return as Senator Play
    Clinton Makes First NYC Return as Senator CBS 2 New York - Fri Jul 18, 8:57 PM ET

    Sen. Hillary Clinton's first appearance in NYC as a senator again was today. She spoke about a new Bush administration plan on family planning and contraceptive services. CBS 2 Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has more.

  • McCain works to keep N.C. red Play
    McCain works to keep N.C. red WRAL Raleigh - Fri Jul 18, 7:35 PM ET

    McCain and Obama continue to run close in the Tarheel state.

  • Netroots Nation draws political bloggers to Austin Play
    Netroots Nation draws political bloggers to Austin KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Jul 18, 7:25 PM ET

    The influential network of liberal online organizers is in Austin for its annual meeting, which features high profile speaks including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, General Wesley Clark and Democratic National Party Chairman Howard Dean.

  • Obama takes campaign abroad Play
    Obama takes campaign abroad Reuters - Fri Jul 18, 7:17 PM ET

    Obama's journey is expected to include Europe, the Middle East, Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • McCain Praises Al Gore? Play
    McCain Praises Al Gore? ABC News - Fri Jul 18, 5:31 PM ET

    Sen. McCain praises Gore's environmental visions, while Obama heads abroad.

  • AP Campaign Minute Play
    AP Campaign Minute AP - Fri Jul 18, 5:29 PM ET

    Here's the latest news from the campaign trail for Friday, July 18th: McCain pledges to help auto industry rebuild; Obama to meet Merkel next Thursday; Poll: McCain backers' excitement lags Obama voters.

  • Rice affirms Iran policy shift Play
    Rice affirms Iran policy shift CNN - Fri Jul 18, 3:01 PM ET

    Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice confirms that the U.S. has shifted in its position on diplomacy with Iran.

  • Hill Fights Bush Abortion Proposal Play
    Hill Fights Bush Abortion Proposal ABC News - Fri Jul 18, 1:02 PM ET

    Democrats argue the draft proposal would limit women's access to contraception.

  • Housing front and center Play
    Housing front and center Reuters - Fri Jul 18, 12:54 PM ET

    Key economic reports are due on the housing sector as Congress weighs in on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

  • Al Gore Pushes Climate Agenda Play
    Al Gore Pushes Climate Agenda ABC News - Fri Jul 18, 11:01 AM ET

    The former V.P. encourages a national switch to earth-friendly power sources.

  • McCain: Auto losses profound, deep, painful Play
    McCain: Auto losses profound, deep, painful AP - Fri Jul 18, 10:59 AM ET

    Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain tells a Michigan audience losses from the auto manufacturing industry there have been painful. But he says new technology like battery power may revive the car business. (July 18)

  • Obama's Trip: What's at Stake? Play
    Obama's Trip: What's at Stake? ABC News - Fri Jul 18, 10:01 AM ET

    George Stephanopoulos weighs in on the implications of overseas politics.

  • Obama's Foreign Mission Play
    Obama's Foreign Mission ABC News - Fri Jul 18, 9:32 AM ET

    The senator will meet with military leaders to discuss troop withdrawal plans.

  • Obama's Overseas Trip Big for Campaign Play
    Obama's Overseas Trip Big for Campaign ABC News - Fri Jul 18, 9:31 AM ET

    The senator's trip could make or break his bid for the White House.

  • FDA: Tomatoes Are Safe Play
    FDA: Tomatoes Are Safe ABC News - Fri Jul 18, 9:01 AM ET

    The government has lifted its salmonella warning on tomatoes.

  • Obama's overseas trip Play
    Obama's overseas trip CNN - Fri Jul 18, 7:17 AM ET

    McCain criticizes Obama as the presumptive Democratic nominee heads overseas. CNN's Candy Crowley reports.

  • Impact of Obama's world tour Play
    Impact of Obama's world tour CNN - Fri Jul 18, 7:16 AM ET

    Panelists discuss Sen. Barack Obama's upcoming world tour and its impact on his presidential campaign.

  • Clinton eager to help Obama Play
    Clinton eager to help Obama CNN - Fri Jul 18, 7:16 AM ET

    Panelists weigh in on Bill Clinton's decision to help Sen. Barack Obama on the campaign trail.

  • Bush to attend fundraiser for Tim Bee Play
    Bush to attend fundraiser for Tim Bee KTVK 3TV Phoenix - Thu Jul 17, 11:57 PM ET

    The reason President Bush is going to Tucson is a fundraiser for Congressional candidate Tim Bee, which will be held in the Foothills.

  • Bush surveys record-breaking Calif. wildfires Play
    Bush surveys record-breaking Calif. wildfires AP - Thu Jul 17, 11:54 PM ET

    President Bush offered federal help and encouragement Thursday to some of the 25,000 firefighters working under a blazing sun to contain wildfires that make up the single largest fire event ever recorded in California. (July 17)

  • Going Green? Play
    Going Green? FOX News - Thu Jul 17, 11:03 PM ET

    Tiffany Wilson on young voters' views of the environment

  • Controversy Brewing Play
    Controversy Brewing FOX News - Thu Jul 17, 11:02 PM ET

    Some bars in St. Paul may stay open later during the GOP convention but can bar owners afford it?

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