AP - Suddenly, drilling for oil is hot.

Reuters - Republican John McCain cast himself as an independent-minded reformer on Thursday, vowed "change is coming" if he is elected president and promised to create millions of jobs by developing new energy sources.

AP - John McCain claimed the Republican nomination Thursday before a surprisingly united Republican convention. But McCain has often been out of sync with many in his party. His prior statements help explain why.

AP - John McCain set a new tone for the Republican National Convention Thursday, with speakers abandoning many of the tough words aimed at Barack Obama that had characterized the previous night. But the picture they painted blurred some facts.

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.