Bush defends presidency in farewell speech

Unpopular but unbowed, President George W. Bush defended his tumultuous two terms in a farewell address to the nation Thursday night, claiming a series of successes at home and aboard.

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Give President Bush a grade

As the Bush administration ends its eight-year run, rate the president's performance.

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N.Y. governor not laughing at 'SNL' skit

A "Saturday Night Live" skit portraying New York's blind governor as a bumbling leader didn't get a laugh from Gov. David Paterson.

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Feds: Ill. gov tried to 'auction' Obama's seat

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich embarked on "political corruption crime spree" and tried to benefit from his ability to appoint President-elect Barack Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate, federal officials said Tuesday.

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Fox News' Hannity losing his liberal half

Alan Colmes of the network's "Hannity & Colmes" said on his Web site Monday that he'll be leaving the prime-time show after 12 years.

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Obama makes key Cabinet picks

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Obama vows quick action to curb warming

President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday delivered a surprise message to a climate change summit convened by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, vowing to take action once in office.

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Names surface for top Obama jobs

President-elect Obama is weighing an array of Washington insiders and outsiders, including some Republicans, for top administration posts, according to Democratic officials.

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Democrats tighten their grip on the Senate

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Despite huge hurdles, McCain still has a shot

Barring a major upset, Barack Obama will defeat John McCain on Tuesday and become America's first black president. That any doubt remains about his victory is, in many ways, astonishing.

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Poll: 1 in 7 voters still persuadable

With the sand in the 2008 campaign hourglass almost depleted, 14 percent can't decide or back a candidate but might switch, according to an Associated Press-Yahoo News poll of likely voters.

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Sen. Stevens found guilty on corruption charges

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GOP spends $150,000 for Palin's wardrobe

John McCain's presidential campaign said thousands of dollars worth of clothing purchased by the Republican Party for running mate Sarah Palin will go to a "charitable purpose" after the campaign.

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New York election mixup: 'Osama' on ballot

Who is running for president? In an upstate New York county, hundreds of voters have been sent absentee ballots in which they could vote for "Barack Osama."

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Why not arrest CEOs behind the money mess?

The government's $700 billion plan to rescue the creaking financial system has prompted readers to ask, why can't we just arrest the CEOs responsible for this mess?

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Vote: Who won the vice presidential debate?

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Expectations low, Palin scores in debate

Analysis: While both vice presidential candidates succeeded in their only debate, the stakes were much higher for Sarah Palin. So, in the contest of low expectations, Palin won.

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