AFP - South African President Thabo Mbeki said Saturday a deal to end Zimbabwe's crisis could be reached this weekend during a regional summit with the country's political rivals in attendance.

AFP - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a peace deal with Georgia on Saturday but his troops again underlined their grip by keeping hold of positions close to the capital Tbilisi.

Reuters - U.S. and Mexican states are considering charging a fee for border crossings to raise money for infrastructure improvements that would reduce congestion at border posts, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Friday.

Reuters - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised more than $51 million in July, his campaign said on Saturday, nearly double that of his Republican rival John McCain.

Reuters - Tropical Storm Fay threatened to strengthen into a hurricane as it moved toward Cuba after dousing Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Saturday with torrential rains and killing at least one person.

Reuters - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Saturday when the U.S. Congress returns next month from its summer recess, Democrats will offer legislation that could give oil companies drilling access to more offshore areas.

Reuters - Russia signed a peace deal to end the conflict in Georgia on Saturday but said "extra security measures" were needed before it could begin withdrawing its troops.

Reuters - Jamaica's Usain Bolt won the men's Olympic 100 meters in breathtaking style on Saturday, thumping his chest as he streaked to victory in record time.

AP - Roger Federer has added a gold medal to his extensive trophy collection by teaming with Stanislas Wawrinka to win the Olympic doubles.

AP - Large crowds of people are gathering in Chicago to attend a public memorial for actor and comedian Bernie Mac.

AP - Even in a city whose logo is "Big Wild Life," the summer of 2008 is testing residents' tolerance for large carnivores.

AP - Five children, a teenager and an adult were killed in a fire that engulfed a Memphis home early Saturday, fire officials said.

AP - Democrats' stance against offshore drilling has shifted more, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaling on Saturday her willingness to consider opening up more coastal areas to oil and gas exploration.

AP - Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain agreed to appear on the same stage Saturday night, if only to share a handshake, as a televised discussion of faith ends a mid-August lull in the presidential campaign.