AP - John McCain wasted no time disawoving comments by an aide who suggested a terrorist attack on U.S. soil would boost his presidential campaign. McCain may have wanted to take a moment to consult the history books before he spoke.

Time.com - Activists contend that most women have only a fuzzy sense of his views on abortion. And that's just the way the GOP wants it

AP - Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Monday that the search for alternatives to the country's dependence on foreign oil is so urgent that he's willing to throw money at it.

AP - McCain disavows aide's comment that another terrorist attack on U.S. benefits GOP candidate ... Obama talks to women about the women who shaped his life ... Gas at $4 brings promises, pandering on campaign trail; few prospects for results ... McCain offers $300 million prize for new auto battery that can reduce dependence on oil ... Obama, Clinton to campaign together in Unity, N.H.

Reuters - A top adviser to Republican presidential candidate John McCain apologized on Monday after he was quoted as saying a September 11-type attack before the November election would benefit McCain.

AP - A top adviser to John McCain said another terrorist attack on U.S. soil would be a "big advantage" for the Republican presidential candidate, drawing a sharp rebuke Monday from both the presumed GOP nominee and Democrat Barack Obama.

AP - Obama braces for race-based ads as GOP vows fair but tough campaign ... Sen. McCain offers $300 million prize for new auto battery that can reduce dependence on oil