From Illinois State Senator to potential President of the United States: A
look at Barack Obama's rise to political power.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES POOL -
U.S. Presidential candidate Barack Obama has come a long ...   more »

Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama leading by eight points
ahead of election.

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 20, 2008) NBC -
Democrat Barack Obama has opened an eight-point lead over Republican
John McCain two ...   more »

Senator Joe Biden brings foreign policy credentials and working class roots
to Obama campaign.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES NBC -
Senator Joe Biden was introduced as Barack Obama's running mate
shortly before the Democratic convention ...   more »

With only two weeks until the US presidential election, Republican nominee
John McCain is trying to turn the political tide his way and reverse opponent
Barack Obama's lead in the polls.

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED ...   more »

Despite a meteoritic rise to the national stage, Alaska Governor Sarah
Palin's popularity is falling according to a new poll.

DAYTON, OHIO, UNITED STATES (AUGUST 29, 2008) NBC -
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, previously a ...   more »

Vivienne Westwood: From Punk to Premiere
Author: Neil Thompson


Vivienne Westwood has certainly established quite a strong
foundation in her own right. But this has not been easy for
her at all. For decades and ...   more »

A Pablo Picasso exhibit in Paris explores the influences of earlier masters
on the iconic artist.

PARIS, FRANCE (OCTOBER 7, 2008) REUTERS -
Originality is rarely an orphan.
"Picasso and the Masters," an exhibit that ...   more »

The Federal Reserve's decision to buy commercial paper could help
businesses meet short term cash flow needs, but investors still remain
skeptical.

For the average American, the importance of the Fed's decision to start
buying ...   more »