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Drilling For Oil a Hot Topic at GOP Convention

It may have been in vogue in Alaska forever, but drilling for oil has never been so hot with Republicans as it was on the floor during the final night of the Republican National Convention. Stickers advocating "Drill Alaska. Drill Now. Pay Less" were everywhere, and not just on the lapels of delegates from traditional oil states like Texas and Alabama.

Arrests Mark Last Anti-War March of Convention

Percussion grenades, tear gas and nearly 400 arrests marked the final anti-war march during the Republican National Convention. More than 800 arrests were reported during a week of sometimes peaceful, sometimes violent dissent.

Protesters Interrupt McCain Speech, Removed From Arena

Anti-war protesters briefly interrupted John McCain's acceptance speech Thursday night at the Republican National Convention. The nominee told supporters "don't be diverted by the ground noise and the static." One male protester and two female protesters were removed from the hall by security officers.

McCain and Obama Campaigns Grapple For 'Change'

Invigorated by back-to-back political conventions, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama grappled for the mantle of change Friday as the fall race for the presidency took off in states teeming with the independent voters they needed to win.

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