Rice: Iraq troop deal close Aug. 21 - Secretary of State Rice said the U.S. and Iraq were close to reaching a deal on U.S. troop levels in Iraq.

McCain's Colorado office evacuated Aug 22 - A suburban Denver campaign office of presidential candidate John McCain was evacuated on Thursday after receiving an envelope containing a threatening letter and an unidentified white powder.

Fay pounds Florida for 3rd day Aug 21 - US President George W. Bush declared a storm emergency in Florida, authorizing federal disaster relief, as Tropical Storm Fay continued to pound the state with incessant rain and winds speeds of 60 mph

Obama mocks McCain on economy Aug. 21 - At a town hall-style campaign stop in Chester, Virginia, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama ridiculed his opponent John McCain over how many homes he has and how he defines "rich".

No More Billy the Kid Aug. 21 - Venezuela calls on children to lay down toy weapons in exchange for toys.