Reuters - Republicans shifted from politics to storm relief on the opening day of their convention on Monday, shelving the usual glitter and celebration out of deference to Hurricane Gustav.

AP - President Bush said Monday that coordination among states and the federal government in response to Hurricane Gustav has been better than during Katrina, which devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005 and tattered his administration's reputation for handling crises.

AP - Barack Obama is condemning campaign rumors involving the children of candidates, including Republican vice presidential contender Sarah Palin. He says he will fire any campaign worker that violates his rule.

AP - With Hurricane Gustav chugging toward the Gulf Coast and New Orleans bracing for its impact, the time for contentious politics at the GOP convention is over. Now, it's time for ... more subtle politics.

AP - McCain, GOP keep watchful eye on hurricane, with convention plans still on hold ... Lobbyists carry on with glitzy convention parties; some make good with hurricane relief ... Troopergate investigation could gain national spotlight during Palin's VP campaign

AP - As Hurricane Gustav battered the Gulf Coast, lobbyists, corporations and industry groups scrambled to put a solemn face on their glitzy GOP convention parties and still revel with big donors, delegates and members of Congress.

AP - About 100 veterans marched in formation to the site of the Republican National Convention on Monday, hoping their experience would lend credibility to their anti-war message.

AP - First lady Laura Bush says she'll be addressing Monday's opening session of the Republican National Convention, but Day One of the gathering won't be the big celebration that once was planned.

AFP - Republican vice presidential pick Sarah Palin revealed Monday that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is pregnant, in the latest bombshell to rock the Hurricane Gustav-curtailed Republican convention.

AP - About 2,000 protesters waving peace sign flags rallied at the state Capitol on Monday before an anti-war march to the Republican National Convention site. Hundreds of police wearing bulletproof vests and carrying billy clubs stood by.

AFP - First Lady Laura Bush and presidential candidate John McCain's wife Cindy will address the muted Republican convention Monday as the political jamboree's opening day turns into a Hurricane Gustav relief drive.

AP - Republicans hurried to turn the opening day of their national convention into a fundraising drive for hurricane victims Monday, with presidential candidate John McCain's wife and first lady Laura Bush appealing for Gulf Coast help. McCain visited a disaster relief center in Ohio.

AP - Sarah Palin seemingly came out of nowhere to become John McCain's running mate, and the talk of the Republican Party. What other rising stars are out there in the GOP firmament? Four AP reporters offer their take on Republicans with a future — or not.

AP - Wait, now, say the Republicans. You think that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin lacks experience? You think that at 44, with less than two years running the nation's northernmost state, she doesn't have what it takes yet to be a heartbeat away from the presidency?