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Can Louisiana Take Gustav's Punch?

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:05:00 EST

As another storm heads its way, New Orleans is still vulnerable -- but not quite as vulnerable as it was before Katrina

Why McCain Picked Palin

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:05:00 EST

His surprise VP choice should appease social conservatives and help close gender gap. But there are risks too

The Palin Pick: Bold or Disastrous?

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EST

Analysis: McCain's choice for veep shakes up the race in unexpected ways. But he's taking a big gamble on a candidate new to the national stage, says Mark Halperin

The Convention: Redefining Change

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EST

The Democratic gathering showed a shift in strategy, toward a more familiar campaign theme: throw the bums out

Klein: Obama's Speech 'Very Tough'

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EST

TIME's political columnist says Obama was wise to drop the dreamy rhetoric -- because he's in for the brawl of his life

Forgetting New Orleans

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:05:00 EST

Viewpoint: Three years after the Katrina disaster, the fate of the ravaged city has been strangely absent from the campaign

The Sour State of Florida Citrus

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:05:00 EST

Storms and invading insects are ravaging one of Florida's archetypal industries, and the costs are showing up in your orange juice

How Obama Writes His Speeches

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EST

As he prepared for the biggest speech of his career, Obama spent late nights writing -- and trying to dampen expectations

Chicago Braces for a School Boycott

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:05:00 EST

Frustrated by unequal funding in Illinois, Windy City parents and students plan to protest in the suburbs

Why McCain Picked Palin

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EST

His surprise VP choice should appease social conservatives and help close gender gap. But there are risks too

Clinton Delivers for Obama

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EST

After days of carping among their supporters, she lifts the crowd with a strong endorsement of the Democratic nominee

Romney's Veep Audition

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EST

In Denver for a day, the former presidential candidate showed why many believe he will be John McCain's running mate -- skewering the Dems in pitch-perfect sound bites, with a smile

The War on College Cafeteria Trays

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:05:00 EST

Across the U.S., campuses are chucking trays from their dining halls -- to reduce food waste and to save water and energy