Gas prices rise, July 4 travel down
The number of people traveling over the July 4 weekend expected to decline 1.3% from last year.

Newspapers, reeling from slumping ads, slash jobs

Medicare fees to doctors fall Tuesday

Budget squeezes force states to look for new 'sacrifices'

Barack Obama may recruit defense chief Robert Gates

Richardson to Help Clinton Ease Debt

Democrat with military background assails McCain's credentials

Israel has a year to stop Iran bomb, warns ex-spy

Iran is not North Korea

U.S. Advised Iraqi Ministry on Oil Deals

Pentagon Fights EPA On Pollution Cleanup

Pakistan forces attack Taliban near Peshawar

Ground lost to al-Qaeda as terror network rebuilds in Pakistan



Opinion

The perils of honesty in politic

Obama's Dodge on Handguns

Don’t blame spike on oil speculators

costs are changing commutes
High gas prices cause workers to consider distances to jobs as well as salary offers when deciding on positions

California Wildfires Pose Danger to Health as Smoke Lingers

Fresno State never cooled off en route to national title

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Citigroup sinks to 10-year low, Goldman urges short sale

Plan requiring drilling on current leases blocked

Oil Crisis Poses Serious Threat

The Oil Follies? Our Fault

NKorea destroying symbol of atomic weapons program 6

FACTBOX-Obama offers steps to curb oil speculation

Obama: Change agent goes conventional

US plans to triple non-security aid to Pakistan in new strategy


Opinion

Pakistan denies allegation

Bombs in Iraq claim 38 lives

US report on Pakistan 'incorrect

Let McCain Be McCain

McCain's Day Of Repudiation
By George F. Will

Pakistan denies involvement in Karzai attack(China)

McCain's Day Of Repudiation

Alkaline Soil Sample From Mars Reveals Presence of Nutrients for Plants to Grow

Two Big Obamacons?

Iran's Troubling Opposition

The Maturing Presidency of Barack Obama

Crews make progress in Northern California fires

Texas Real Estate Slump Lets Mexicans Take It Back

Cindy McCain praises Diana as 'inspiration'

Court bans death penalty for child rape

Court slashes judgment in Exxon Valdez disaster

Delicate Talks for Democrats on a Path to a Unified Party

Wisconsin city may ban restaurant drive-throughs over global warming concerns...

Blue Dogs seek a hunting ground in upper chamber

Time running out for nuclear program talks, Iran warns

US plans to triple non-security aid to Pakistan in new strategy

RPT-Pakistan rejects as lies Karzai murder plot link

Obama plays 'dirty' oil card
Barack Obama vowed to break the U. S. addiction to "dirty, dwindling and dangerously expensive" oil.

John McCain urges mandatory emissions cuts

White House Tried to Silence EPA Proposal on Car Emissions



Opinion


Has Speculative Trading Driven Up Gasoline Prices?
Can Congressional Action Drastically Reduce the Price Per Gallon?


For Obama, Wooing Hillary Is the Easy Part: Margaret Carlson

Evolving Nonsense
Too many of our justices are evolving away from democracy

U.S. Will Attack Iran, Says Former Weapons Inspector

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Fires Overwhelm California

Afghanistan attacks up 40% in east, Pentagon says

Iraq to create new oil company

Power bosses say more big price rises on the way

Bush administration to leave Iraq oil deals alone

Pro-drilling lobby makes new friends

House Roll Call: Price gouging on gasoline

Presidenial Polling Data

$2 billion in U.S. aid to Pakistan questioned

Obama asks donors to help Clinton with debt

Obama stands firm; McCain rides wave for energy solutions

Obama has a lead in South Florida, poll shows

Gasoline Demand Falls 2.7% Amid Record Prices, MasterCard Says

Gas at $4 Brings Promises, Pandering

Mo. Sen. McCaskill emerging as key Obama supporter

Fears grow of U.S. attack on Pakistan

Pakistan's tensions stoked

US airstrikes kill 22 Taliban in Afghanistan: coalition

Israeli police suicide causes panic at Sarkozy farewell

Opinion

Speculating on why oil, gasoline prices are soaring

It's Time McCain Picks Up The Glove

Slick John McCain and the offshore oil ruse

The ACORN Obama Knows

Critics say Fla. gov. flip-flops for McCain

News

McCain calls for $300 million prize for car battery

Pentagon, GAO see good news and bad in Iraq

Government Study Criticizes Bush Administration’s Measures of Progress in Iraq

First contractor convicted under U.S. military law in Iraq

FACTBOX-Obama offers steps to curb oil speculation

Hillary wants Obama’s help to clear campaign debt

Obama on wrong side of Elian Gonzalez saga

Obama banks on Hollywood

analysis: Understanding Afghan rage —Rasul Bakhsh Rais

Pakistan tribe gather dead after Taliban take town

Violence figures decline in Iraq
Army growing, more civilians taking part in security organizations, Pentagon reports

Bush denies info request in EPA case

Opinion

Blogger Huffington Blasts 'Old' Media

Where I Live Is Drowning, Do You Care Or Know?

Speculators are behind rising oil costs, some say

Political Speculators

Put Oil Firm Chiefs On Trial, Says Leading Climate Change Scientist

Big Oil and the war in Iraq

John McCain Is the Top Flip-Flopper

The Obama Left

UNDECLARED MARTIAL LAW CONTINUES FOR IOWA FLOOD RESIDENTS

General Accuses WH of War Crimes

Obama's campaign tightens control of image and access

Obama: NAFTA not so bad after all

Dissecting McCain's Vulnerabilities in the Fall Vote

McCain's support among GOP women shows cracks

Oil Lessons

Truce takes effect between Israel and militants in Gaza

Afghanistan crisis worse than Iraq

Afghanistan: Taliban 'pushed back in Kandahar'

Ex-State Dept. official: Hundreds of detainees died in U.S. custody, at least 25 murdered.

Mississippi River overflows 19 levees

President Bush accuses UK journalist of “slander[ing] America” for mentioning Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib abuses

Haditha Marine prepares to sue Murtha over smear

Stocks Down On FedEx, Oil News

Knee news makes Tiger's feat greater

Opinion

The Right-Wing Offshore Drilling Scam

Obama and McCain Spout Economic Nonsense

Editorial: Obama should reconsider town halls

Michelle Obama bitter? Not likely

The Dems and their Lumpy Obama Bed

News

John McCain open to drilling offshore, not in Arctic Refuge

McCain's energy plan gets positive reception

There's Plenty of Energy in This Race

Obama, Clinton to join forces at fundraiser

Obama rejects McCain terrorism criticism

Debate erupts over fighting terrorism
Obama hits back as McCain camp calls him naive

Obama's funds up, McCain needs GOP aid

Gas Prices – Find The Lowest Gas Prices Near You at Mapquest

In Russia, sometimes it rains cement

After attacks, Michelle Obama looks for a new introduction

AP: Exams prove abuse, torture in Iraq, Gitmo

U-turns on Iran
Finally, Europe is ready to step up sanctions

The Marines Vs. Haditha Smear Merchants


Opinion

Calling All Fathers
The conservative response to Barack Obama Fathers Day speech

Taking on black fathers

John McCain Confirm America's WAR for OIL Policy!

Don't expect Gore on the campaign trail

China's cyber warriors

Our view: Positive outreach is more useful than criticism

Can Saudi Pumps Help Ease Prices?

More Than Half Of 'Democrats For McCain' List Have GOP Ties

Oil hits record near $140 a barrel

McCain calls for end to offshore drilling ban

The oil company drilling myth

Poll Finds Independent Voters Split Between McCain, Obama

Gore Formally Endorses Obama in Michigan

Midwest braced for more flooding

Will President Bush Convert to Catholicism?

George Bush Mentions The Idea Of President Jeb Bush

John McCain: The withdrawal of US forces from Iraq is "not too important.

Contempt Of Courts

McCain's Posturing On Guantanamo

Obama's call for parenting

Justices to Rule on Bias Suit by Detainee

Afghanistan threatens to send troops into Pakistan

Obama Pledges Iraq, Afghanistan Visit Before November

All Biofuels Are Not The Same

ASSAULT ON THE KANDAHAR JAIL
Incompetence in Afghanistan

Pakistan's Plea For Patience

McCain proposes joint town hall with Obama before Hispanic group

7 Ways McCain Can Use Energy to Beat Obama

Fuel protests: second round of talks resume

New Fuel Cell System 'Generates Electricity with Only Water, Air'

Oldies but Goodies

Prosecutors leaned on him, Rezko say "Letter to judge defended Obama and Blagojevich"

White Catholic priest defends Rev. Jeremiah Wright pt1

Iran Gives Bush the Carter Treatment

Black conservatives conflicted on Obama campaign

Obama wants payroll tax on incomes above $250,000

Some war on terror detainees can't go home

Iowa's Cedar River Receding, but Woes Remain

Barack Obama's Speech on Father's Day

GOP claim about Chinese oil drilling off Cuba is untrue

McCain and the Bitter Conservatives

Dems pay scant attention to successes in Iraq

A smuggling ring that sold bomb-related parts to Libya, Iran and North Korea

Get Osama Bin Laden before I leave office, orders George W Bush

RealClearPolitics Electoral College

Dozens Of Men -- Perhaps Hundreds -- Wrongfully Imprisoned By U.S.e

Oil prices ease after reported Saudi pledge

What's excessive? A windfall profits tax, that's what

Top 10 reasons to blame Democrats for soaring gasoline prices

At Obama's Former Church, Hurt Lingers
Black Congregations Feel Marginalized by Uproar

With Tim Russert’s Death, NBC News Must Replace a Man of Many Role

Eyewitness: Swamped by Iowa flood

Same-sex marriage plans around the Bay Area

Footage of deadly US air strike

The Pentagon & Pakistan Disagree on Airstrike Details

Obama establishes website to debunk rumors against his campaign

McCain renews town-hall debate challenge to Obama

The Website called "Fight the Smears"

Bush administration disagrees with ruling on detainees

Adiós, Guantánamo

Obama moves quickly to reshape DNC

McCain jabs Obama on gas prices, but neither are gung-ho for more drilling

America's missteps drive up gas prices

Strike on Iran nuclear sites under discussion again

Iraq extends oil supply deal with Jordan

Iraq security pact uncertain
New U.S. proposals are unacceptable, Iraqi lawmakers say

Joe Lieberman supports John McCain, and causes friction?

Clinton's campaign debt as an asset?

John Cusack takes on John McCain in political ad

Countering Democrats on Drilling

Why I'm Voting Republican -Video

Hamas crisis comes early

Afghanistan conference to raise cash and set strategy

What can a driver do to fight the rising cost of fuel? The answer may be in the vehicle

Graham leans on his McCain ties in re-election bid

‘Can I afford the payments’ on Obama ride?

Gaddafi attacks Obama on Israel

Did John McCain Just Say What I Think He Said About Iraq?

President Bush says he regrets his legacy as man who wanted war

Kucinich introduces Bush impeachment resolution

Benchmark Cruel: $250?

Blame for gas price lands in your back yard

Pakistani soldiers killed in US-led attack

Obama Enjoys Polling Bump Since Clinching Nomination

McCain says Obama policies are bad for business

The GOP takes aim at Michelle Obama

A Vote for McBama

Senator McCain has proposed eliminating all special tax breaks for oil companies

McCain Camp Distorts Obama's Tax Policies, Exaggerates Their Adverse Impact

Futures trading, weak dollar behind oil shock

Senate fight rages & the feds predict $4.15-a-gallon gas as the GOP blocks energy package containing new taxes on big oil

Gas prices around the world

Politics / News

Grumbling Clinton supporters make Democrats nervous

Fuel Prices Challenge Cars' Reign
$4 Gas Transforms Buying Habits, Affecting Everything From Vacations to Pizza Orders

Tough Words From This Cheney on U.S. Mideast Policy

CBS Poll: Obama Leads McCain

McCain wants low corporate taxes, regulate CEO pay

U.S. quits as observer at UN Human Rights Council under war-crimes accusations

Rice changes mind on nation building

Bush to discuss concerns about Iran on Europe trip

Obama Begins 11-Day Tour on Economic Issues

McCain: Obama Means 2nd Carter Term

Old Partisan Gulf Is Back, Broad and Looming Large

Crude Oil Price Forecast



Opinion

Watch for the character assassination of Obama

Will Obama's Hopes Be Tied to 'Angry White Women'?



World News


Protests of cost of fuel go global Governments pressed to act

Iran warns of "painful" response if Israel attacks

Risk of U.S. Economic downturn 'diminishes'

Iran tells Iraq: U.S. troops are 'main obstacle on the way to progress'

Iraq pledges closer ties with Iran



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Political / News

U.S. Gasoline Rises to Record $4 a Gallon at Pump, AAA Says

Israel tries to play down minister's warning of attack on Iran

GOP Insiders Worry About McCain's Chances

Racial attitudes pose challenge for Obama

Obama faces tough fight against McCain

Obama Maps a Nationwide Push in G.O.P. Strongholds

Some Clinton Backers Aren't Ready to Make Switch to Obama

Will Clinton take the blame if Obama falls?

Biggest oil rally in history
Video

China braces for leap in gas prices


Opinion

Obama, the Money Wizard

Old Left rhetoric meets New Media networking.

Militants' rise in Pakistan points to opportunity lost

Is this the end of the Clinton era in the Democratic Party?

Debate still rages on impact of tax cuts

Watch a great debate between the two presidential candidates stanchest supporters (D) John Kerry & (R) Lindsey Graham


Top Stories Over The Weekend

U.S. gasoline rises above $4 a gallon for first time

Hillary's last hurrah

Laura Bush visits Afghanistan and urges more support

Oil smashes to record above $139 a barrel

McCain's Problems with His Conservative Base

G-8 to fight oil prices with efficiency, tech

Iran sees oil price at $150 per barrel by end-summer

STORY TO PIC: O AHEAD - BUT IT'S THIS CLOSE ON MAP

NEW Senate Report: Bush, Cheney Knowingly Lied About Prewar Iraq Intel

NEW 'Unavoidable' attack on Iran looms, says Israeli minister

NEW Pakistan: Now or Never

NEW Obama - The Art of Ostracism

DNC: No More Contributions from Federal Lobbyists

RNC: Obama Unbelievable on Iraq

Obama And Dean Team Up To Recast The Political Map

VIDEO / TRANSCRIPT: Interview with Sen. McCain

McCain Targets Frustrated Clinton Supporters, as Dems Strive for Unity

Young voters: Obama’s race as an asset, non-issue

Clinton and Obama hold secret meeting

Clinton campaign says she's not seeking No. 2 spot

As Clinton's bid ends, sexism debate will not

KATHLEEN PARKER: The headlines have treated Obama's nomination as the second coming. “Braking for Euphoria”

John McCain visits newspaper editors in Florida

Senate action on climate bill seems doomed


MONEY

Crude oil: Rounding up the bad guys
Soaring energy prices have created a bull market in villains - some more plausible than others. A scoreca

Cheap gas fact check
Information on gas-tracking Web sites can't keep up with rapidly changing prices at the pump.

US STOCKS-Futures drop after jump in unemployment rate

Life on an oil platform

Stock futures down on dismal jobs report


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Obama and wife Michelle, surrounded by close aides and advisers, prepare to go onstage before his victory speech in St. Paul, Minn.

The Presidential Race

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McCain: Don’t call me Bush

Obama, McCain Work to Expand Battlefield

Clinton Ending Candidacy, Supporting Obama

Barr's presidential bid makes solid GOP states competitive

Analysis: Obama, McCain Set Up Hot Campaign Issue Surounding Iran

GOP Fears Obama's Money Machine

Obama Victory Throws Spotlight On Kan., Ariz. govs

Is There No Justice for Hillary?

Obama in Plain View

Forcing Fuel Flexibility
Why bet America’s future on something as slippery as oil?

World News

Fuel protests erupt in India, Malaysia

Iran threatens to sue Western nations

Pray less, work more, says Islamic preacher

Publish Post

CBS Poll: Obama Leads McCain

McCain challenges Obama on town hall meetings

McCain alters Obama slogan to his own liking

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Obama in Plain View

Obama In Heated Conversation With Lieberman

McCain Draws Sharp Contrast With Bush, Obama

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