A new USA Today/Gallup poll says John McCain has surged 4 points ahead of Barack Obama in the race for the White House.
Ike's most likely track had it headed for the Texas-Louisiana border. But a slight deviation could take it toward New Orleans.
Several analysts said the move should help instill some confidence in shaky credit markets and lower mortgage costs.
McCain told CBS' 'Face the Nation' that he would bring Democrats into his Cabinet.
Kerry Killinger will be replaced by Alan Fishman, who is with Meridian Capital Group.
The percentage of single mothers eclipsing 50 percent of all births to women under the age of 30 in 2006, the potential concerns for society are growing in kind.
Congress faces high political stakes when it consider bills that could have a bearing on the U.S. presidential race.
Jovi held a private fundraiser at his home in New Jersey. Nearly 100 people paid more than $30,000 to attend.
While four protesters continued their 21-month-long protest from one tree, workers cut down 35 of the 42 redwoods in the campus grove.
"I think we are off to a good start," Rice said.
Dozens of police and rescue workers were sent to the scene, backed up by fire engines, ambulances and sniffer dogs, but locals were enraged at what they saw as an inadequate government response.
Investors and foreign allies led by the United States hope the election will bring some stability after months of political turmoil and rising militant violence.
Cheney was blunt in his criticism of Russia, after visiting Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine where he pledged U.S. backing.
McCain's tally also was higher than the 37.2 million Americans who tuned in to hear Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's speech.