Obama, McCain duel in foreign policy row (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

17 May 2008, 2:05 am

Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain traded furious foreign policy barbs Friday, in a three-way row over how to deal with US foe Iran originally sparked by President George W. Bush.... read more

Fall River fights five-year battle against LNG facility (UPI)

16 May 2008, 7:20 am

By JOHN C.K. DALY UPI International CorrespondentWASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- A five-year struggle continues between Fall River, Mass., residents and Weaver's Cove Energy LLC over a proposed LNG facility. While the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the project, the Coast Guard opposes it ... read more

McCain sees troops leaving Iraq by 2013 (San Jose Mercury News)

16 May 2008, 2:18 am

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sen. John McCain declared Thursday that most U.S. soldiers would be home from Iraq by 2013 and that the nation would be a functioning democracy with only "spasmodic" episodes of violence.... read more

McCain says he sees end to war by 2013 (w/video) (Houston Chronicle)

16 May 2008, 12:48 am

Sen. John McCain said Thursday that most American troops would be home from Iraq by 2013 and that the nation would be a functioning democracy with only "spasmodic" episodes of violence. The comments were a striking departure from his usual refusal to set a date for American withdrawal.... read more

Private equity group ready to invest again (The Salt Lake Tribune)

15 May 2008, 11:27 pm

Peterson Partners, a private equity company in Salt Lake City, has raised $120 million for an investment fund from backers that include JetBlue Airways founder David Neeleman and Dave Checketts, owner of Real Salt Lake.... read more

McCain sets date for troop withdrawal (The Washington Times)

15 May 2008, 9:58 pm

Sen. John McCain said yesterday that if elected president, he would achieve victory in Iraq and bring most troops home...... read more