Petraeus calls for troop withdrawal halt (AP)

Petraeus: Stop withdrawal of troops (AP)
AP - The U.S. general commanding the Iraq war called Tuesday for an open-ended suspension of U.S. troop withdrawals this summer, reflecting concern...

Bush praises McCain, Republicans defend Palin (AP)
AP - President Bush hailed John McCain Tuesday night as a man "ready to lead this nation" and a courageous candidate who risked his White House...

Bush declares progress in Iraq war (AP)
AP - President Bush declared progress in the Iraq war Thursday, saying terrorists "are on the run" and a generally improved security environment...

Obama expected to meet with commanders of Iraq war (AP)
AP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's visit to Iraq for talks with commanders of a war he long opposed follows the prime minister's...

Housing rescue is final chance for bargaining (AP)
AP - President Bush and Congress have settled their differences on terrorist surveillance and Iraq war money. Now attention turns to a potential...