
	Clinton forcefully endorses Obama Thursday, August 28 DENVER -- Former President Clinton gave his full-throated endorsement to Barack Obama's bid for the White House on Wednesday, telling delegates to the Democratic convention that Obama is "ready to lead America and restore American leadership in the world. Full Story Prosecutors seek to slash Abramoff prison term Thursday, August 28 WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department on Wednesday recommended a dramatic reduction in the prison sentence of imprisoned lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who became the key witness against lawmakers and congressional aides he spent years corrupting. Full Story Administration wants changes in workplace rules Thursday, August 28 WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration is proposing that workplace hazard standards be subject to more public and expert scrutiny before being adopted. Full Story Town's scarecrows h(a)unting for world record Thursday, August 28 HOSCHTON, Ga. (AP) -- This small northeastern Georgia town's population boom is frightening. Full Story Bush steps up fight over congressional authority Thursday, August 28 WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration is raising the stakes in a court fight that could change the balance of power between the White House and Congress. Full Story Homeowners grow edible landscape Thursday, August 28 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Tidy lawns have been replaced by a jumble of hot peppers, tomatoes, peas, peaches, berries and plums in the front yards of two next-door neighbors. Full Story Waiting game for McCain veep Thursday, August 28 DENVER -- John McCain's potential running mates were in what amounted to a high-stakes waiting game Wednesday as the Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting prepared to announce his running mate in the coming days. Full Story Republicans push for later primary season in 2012 Thursday, August 28 MINNEAPOLIS -- A Republican Party rules committee is recommending a later presidential primary season that would hold back all but two 2012 nominating contests until early March. Full Story FDIC: 117 troubled banks, highest level since '03 Wednesday, August 27 WASHINGTON -- The number of troubled U. Full Story Worker convicted of covering up damage at Ohio nuke plant, jury finds Wednesday, August 27 TOLEDO, Ohio -- Jurors on Tuesday convicted a former nuclear plant engineer of hiding information from government regulators about the worst corrosion ever found at a U. Full Story FBI: Phone record seizure was miscommunication Wednesday, August 27 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The FBI did not abuse its authority when it seized the phone records of two journalists, according to the bureau's top lawyer, who attributed the improper behavior to simple miscommunication. Full Story Charge dismissed in case of dog registered to vote Wednesday, August 27 FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) -- A judge has decided that a suburban Seattle woman who registered her Australian shepherd-terrier mix to vote has spent enough time in the legal doghouse. Full Story U.S. judge: No delay in White House subpoenas case Wednesday, August 27 WASHINGTON -- A federal judge who ruled last month that top White House advisers must comply with congressional subpoenas refused to put that ruling on hold Tuesday while the Bush administration appeals. Full Story Police spray protesters in convention face-off Tuesday, August 26 DENVER (AP) -- Police in riot gear on Monday turned pepper spray on protesters about a mile from the site of the Democratic National Convention. Full Story FBI looks into Denver reports of threat on Obama Tuesday, August 26 DENVER (AP) -- The FBI is looking into reports in Denver media outlets that a man under investigation for drug and weapons violations may have made threats against Barack Obama, officials said Monday. Full Story