Biden says Obama would create 2 million jobs

LANCASTER, Ohio — Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden said Wednesday that Barack Obama's plan to rebuild the nation's crumbing roads and bridges would help reverse the loss of 240,000 jobs in Ohio during the Bush years.

Cindy McCain asked and got cell phone coverage

WASHINGTON — John McCain, a senior member of the Senate committee that oversees the telecom industry, now has cell phone coverage at the family's ranch near Sedona, Ariz., following a request from his wife, Cindy, early in 2007.

Murtha: Western Pa. 'racist' but Obama should win

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. John Murtha said Wednesday his home base of western Pennsylvania is racist and that could reduce Barack Obama's victory margin in the state by 4 percentage points.

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Next president must outline homeland security aims

WASHINGTON — Advice to the next president from George W. Bush's former homeland security adviser: Tell the public quickly and clearly how you plan to protect the country from a terrorist attack.

Palin sees similarities between NH and Alaska

DOVER, N.H. — Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin said Wednesday she feels a kinship with the moose-hunting, tax-hating voters of New Hampshire who gave John McCain his first primary victory.

Ark. pastor challenges IRS with pro-McCain sermon

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In a predominantly black church in a city known for its past racial strife, Bishop Robert Smith is taking sides. His targets: Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and federal restrictions barring Smith's endorsement of Republican John McCain.

Ex-VP Quayle tells Palin to 'just be yourself'

INDIANAPOLIS — Dan Quayle knows a little about what Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is going through and he advised her to "just be yourself."

Play of the Day: Heels off, sneakers on for Palin

CONCORD, N.H. — The high heels came off and the running shoes went on.

Secret Service looking into Obama threat at rally

WASHINGTON — The Secret Service is looking into a second allegation that a participant at a Republican political rally shouted "kill him," referring to Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.