AP - Barack Obama aims to weave the personal with the political Thursday as he explains to 75,000 supporters in a football stadium — and millions more at home — how as president he would make a difference in their lives.

AP - The economy shifted to a higher gear in the spring, growing at its fastest pace in nearly a year as foreign buyers snapped up U.S. exports and tax rebates spurred shoppers at home.

AP - Tourists are evacuating from the Cayman Islands and resorts are closing as Tropical Storm Gustav nears.

AP - John McCain said Thursday he had yet to decide on a running mate.

AP - Georgia's foreign minister says the ethnic cleansing of Georgians from the separatist province of South Ossetia has nearly been completed.