Archive for September 3rd, 2008

Serena beats Venus in all-Williams US Open quarter (AP)

Written by on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 in Latest News.

Venus Williams, of the United States, chases down a shot from Serena Williams, of the United States, during their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.  (AP Photo/Ed Betz)AP – Serena Williams barely got the better of older sister Venus Williams in a U.S. Open quarterfinal that was fit for a final, coming back in each set to win 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) Wednesday night and break a tie in their head-to-head series.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Palin casts herself as Washington outsider (AP)

Written by on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 in Latest News.

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is seen at the end of her speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP – Greeted by thunderous applause, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin presented herself to the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, and millions of Americans watching from home, as a small-town outsider ready to join John McCain’s ticket in waging “a tough fight in this election against confident opponents at a crucial hour for our country.”

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Palin mocks Obama; McCain claims nomination (AP)

Written by on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 in Latest News.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain, left, gives a thumbs up at the end of the speech of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, right, at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.  (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot on the Republican ticket Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, slashing attack on Barack Obama and vowing to help John McCain bring real change to Washington.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back



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