Obama tells Israel he's committed to its security
(AP)
AP - From the solemnity of a Holocaust museum to a dusty village battered by Hamas rockets, Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama on Wednesday professed "an unshakable commitment to the security" of Israel, whether the threat comes from terrorists, Iran or elsewhere.

Poll: Economy top issue; energy worries grow most
(AP)
AP - What's rising faster than gas prices this summer? Americans' worries about them.

McCain has Berlin moment too — in little Berlins
(AP)
AP - John McCain can be a Berliner, too.

McCain credits Bush for drop in oil price
(AP)
AP - Republican John McCain on Wednesday credited the recent $10-a-barrel drop in the price of oil to President Bush's lifting of a presidential ban on offshore drilling, an action he has been advocating in his presidential campaign.

WH yanks threat to veto housing bill
(Politico)
Politico - A landmark housing bill heads to the House floor after winning President Bush’s support Wednesday despite Republican complaints over billions added by Democrats to assist low-income families and communities facing large foreclosures.

Obama, McCain and their uneven gifts of gab
(AP)
AP - If the presidential election were decided by speeches alone, it would be over already.

McCain in his own words
(AP)
AP - Quotes from John McCain, the Republican nominee-in-waiting.

Obama in his own words
(AP)
AP - Quotes from Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee-in-waiting.

Obama daughters keep hectic schedules of their own
(AP)
AP - The rules in the Obama household for Malia and Sasha are clear-cut:

Obama's West Bank trip raises hope, skepticism
(AP)
AP - Barack Obama's trip to the West Bank on Wednesday appeared to generate some goodwill among Palestinians, though deep skepticism about U.S. policy remains.
