The 45 nations that supply nuclear material and technology worldwide removed a major obstacle on Saturday to the passage of a landmark nuclear deal between the United States and India.
AP - The historic takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which could come as soon as Sunday, moved to the forefront of the presidential campaign Saturday as candidates and congressional leaders seized on the enormous implications for taxpayers and the economy.
AP - "Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ike grew to fierce Category 4 strength Saturday as it roared on an uncertain path that forced millions from the Caribbean to Florida, and Louisiana to Mexico, to nervously wonder where it would eventually strike.
Visitors to the Florida Keys were told to pack up and leave Saturday because of the threat from Hurricane Ike, which has grown to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in the Caribbean. The threat is more immediate in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where the storm is expected to strike tonight or early Sunday.
Tropical Storm Hanna landed near the South Carolina-North Carolina state line early this morning, battering beaches with large waves. Power outages and flooding were reported. Forecasters said Hanna should weaken before speeding up the coast, dumping heavy rain along the way.