Kerry: I don't recognize my former friend, McCainSen. John Kerry, the one-time presidential nominee whose campaign crumbled under attacks on his military service and consistency, told fellow Democrats on Wednesday that he doesn't recognize Republican John McCain, a man he once considered as a runningmate.
FactCheck: The fuller story in DenverSen. Barack Obama's formal nomination Wednesday as the Democratic candidate for president brought with it a barrage of renewed attacks on his Republican opponent, Sen. John McCain. Some were on point, but others missed the mark.
Olympian Johnson to lead pledge at DNC conventionBarack Obama's presidential campaign says Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson will lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.
Clinton helps seal Obama nomination amid cheersIt was a closing of sorts, but whether closure was there is another matter.
Incumbents show vulnerability in Alaska primaryAlaska's Republican old guard talked tough Wednesday after a bruising primary, sounding confident they can prevail in the November general election despite criminal probes.
Biden hasn't always had kind words for running mateSen. Joe Biden was going before the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday to make the case for Barack Obama's presidential bid. Biden, selected as Obama's running mate, has offered different messages in the past.
Obama nomination a key moment in TV coverageA carefully timed roll call and a sudden recognition of history may prove to be a turning point for Democrats at a convention that hadn't been going well for them as a television event.
Biden helps heal divided Democratic Party
Thousands stage anti-war protest march
State Dept. issues warning on Caribbean travel
Ohio governor sets special congressional election
Reid: McCain lacks presidential temperament
Bill Clinton takes his shot at party unity, and his legacy
Obama faces challenge of winning over rest of America in acceptance speech
Obama: History in the making, first black nominee
Clinton forcefully endorses Obama
Prosecutors seek to slash Abramoff prison term
Waiting game for McCain veep
Analysis: Clinton loses but remains a force
Administration wants changes in workplace rules
Analysis: Clinton loses but remains a force
Quotes from Barack Obama's nominating speeches

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