AP - Democrats were poised to formally deliver the party's presidential nomination to Barack Obama on Wednesday, making him the first black nominee of a major party. While the historic outcome was certain, suspense remained over how a vote of delegates would proceed, and for how long.

AP - Russia's parliament voted unanimously Monday to urge the president to recognize the independence of Georgia's two breakaway regions, stoking further tensions between Moscow and the small Caucasus nation's Western allies.

AP - A lawyer and former Army officer won a tight Republican primary in Florida and will now face the Democrat who took office when Rep. Mark Foley resigned in disgrace two years ago.

AP - The theme for Wednesday's third convention session is "Securing America's Future," but lingering drama involving Bill and Hillary Clinton threatens to rewrite the script.

AP - The Republican "war room" in Denver is not easy to find, tucked away off an alley a mile or so from the convention hall.

AP - Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, keynoting the Democratic National Convention, said Tuesday that American voters "have one shot to get it right" by electing Barack Obama president to end Republican leadership that is stuck in the past.

AP - For one evening, their political world was perfect. Or so it seemed.

AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton had a simple message Tuesday for her still loyal supporters: This election isn't about her.

AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton closed the book on her 2008 presidential bid with an emphatic plea for the party to unite behind Barack Obama.

AP - As hundreds of firefighters bowed their heads in prayer, a cross made out of steel from the World Trade Center was dedicated Sunday near where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into the ground on Sept. 11.