AP - Former Republican Sen. Phil Gramm isn't the first friend to give a presidential candidate heartburn. And based on recent history, another one will be along before John McCain or Barack Obama know it.

AP - Zimbabwe warned the U.N. Security Council Thursday that the sanctions it is considering could push the African nation toward civil war.

AP - McCain says he's better than Obama for women, especially those in small business ... Obama blames McCain in part on US dependence on foreign oil ... House Democrats reserve nearly $35 million worth of TV ads in hopes of gains in Nov. elections ... German govt. says Obama visit being worked out, quiet on possible Brandenburg Gate speech

AP - Just last year, the views of Wisconsin Right to Life and Sen. John McCain clashed in the Supreme Court — over McCain's signature campaign finance law, not abortion.

AP - TITLE: "God's Children"

AP - Republican John McCain told a mostly female audience Friday that his plans to cut income, business and estate taxes would help women while Democrat Barack Obama's proposals would only erect new economic obstacles for them.

AP - Democrat Barack Obama batted away conservative criticism Friday over a comment he made about Americans' lack of foreign language skills.

AP - Former Republican Sen. Phil Gramm isn't the first friend to give a presidential candidate heartburn. And based on recent history, another one will be along before John McCain or Barack Obama know it.

AP - Struggling homeowners who can't afford their mortgages and banks facing big losses would get government help under a foreclosure rescue that has broad bipartisan support.

AP - It's women's week on the presidential campaign trail, judging from the attention that Barack Obama and John McCain are lavishing on female voters and issues especially important to them.