Bloomberg - Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- John McCain's campaign expects to leave the Republican National Convention with $200 million in the bank and be able to match the Democrats' spending in the next two months, an aide said.

AP - The Republican National Convention's dominant theme of John McCain as war hero was reinforced with a documentary-style film shown to convention delegates before the senator came to the stage to accept his party's presidential nomination.

AP - Anti-war protesters briefly interrupted John McCain's acceptance speech Thursday night at the Republican National Convention. The nominee told supporters "don't be diverted by the ground noise and the static."

AP - Not since Jacqueline Kennedy first donned her signature pillbox hats have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing.

AP - Police surrounded and arrested about 200 protesters Thursday night after a lengthy series of marches and sit-ins timed to coincide with Sen. John McCain's acceptance of the Republican Party's nomination for president.

AP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday that Republicans at their national convention are attacking him to avoid talking about the sagging economy and housing problems.

AP - Four days, hundreds of speakers, thousands of delegates, endless pontificating and one hurricane looming large from afar. So much that is memorable from the Republican National Convention, so much that is forgettable. Five AP reporters help sort it all out, by identifying — in their humble opinions — some of the week's best and worst: speakers, odds, moments, and more.

AP - Echoing his Democratic opponent, McCain promises 'change is coming' ... Police arrest anti-war protesters trying to march to GOP convention site in St. Paul, Minn. ... Obama campaign says it raised $10 million after criticism from Palin ...

AP - Republican presidential nominee John McCain, buoyed by a unifying GOP convention and the spark of running mate Sarah Palin, plunged into a competitive, eight-week struggle with Democrat Barack Obama over which party can best bring change to Washington.

AP - McCain preps for big TV speech at convention as workers rebuild stage ... Obama strategist: Palin looks a lot like Washington politics she seeks to change ... Biden says he'll vigorously challenge Palin but refrain from personal attacks ... Environmentalists say Palin's record on wildlife as harsh as Alaska itself

Bloomberg - Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The site of one of the worst U.S. bridge disasters served as a backdrop yesterday for House Republicans seeking more highway money over the opposition of President George W. Bush and presidential nominee John McCain.

AFP - The economy may be the number one issue in the White House race, but the Republican National Convention has yet to dwell on the troubles of Americans trying to make ends meet.