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Here's the latest news for Saturday, August 30: Gustav now a Category 3 hurricane; McCain and Palin hit the road; Memorial service for Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones set for today; Burbank plane crash causes only minor injuries.

  • McCain, Palin hit trail CNN - 59 minutes ago

    CNN's Dana Bash reports on Gov. Sarah Palin's first day on the road with John McCain as they hit the Buckeye Store.

  • McCain's running mate is historic, hardly known AP - Sat Aug 30, 4:13 AM ET

    In two short years, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has moved from small-town mayor to the governor's office, and now to the national spotlight as the first female running mate on a Republican ticket. (August 29)

  • Street Team '08 exclusive: Palin on campaign AP - Sat Aug 30, 12:17 AM ET

    Sarah Palin is now John McCain's running mate but on Super Tuesday, when the governor of Alaska spoke to MTV's Chose or Lose Street Team '08 there was no mention of McCain, only rivals Romney and Paul. (Aug. 29)

  • Gustav May Cause Change Of Plans For RNC WCCO Minneapolis - Sat Aug 30, 12:07 AM ET

    A storm about 1,500 miles south of Minnesota is causing headaches for planners at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, John Lauritsen reports (2:07).

  • Nightline's Week in Review ABC News - Sat Aug 30, 12:01 AM ET

    DNC in Denver; McCain picks Gov. Palin for VP; Black Cab Sessions.

  • Locals React To McCain's VP Selection CBS4 Miami - Fri Aug 29, 11:42 PM ET

    South Floridians, including women's activist Roxcy Bolton gave CBS4 their opinions on John McCain's choice for a vice presidential running mate.

  • Obama, Biden Rally In The Keystone State CBS 3 Philadelphia - Fri Aug 29, 11:33 PM ET

    Barack Obama and running mate Joe Biden made a campaign stop in Western Pennsylvania on Friday.

  • N.C. weighs in on McCain/Palin ticket WRAL Raleigh - Fri Aug 29, 11:03 PM ET

    Locals comment on John McCain's decision to name first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin his vice presidential running mate.

  • Obama reflects on historic nomination AP - Fri Aug 29, 10:18 PM ET

    Fresh off his historic nomination acceptance speech before 84,000 people, Barack Obama and his running mate kicked off a three-day bus tour. (Aug. 29)

  • After 24 Years FOX News - Fri Aug 29, 10:03 PM ET

    Former VP nominee Geraldine Ferraro on McCain's historic choice

  • Alaskans 'shocked' by McCain's V.P. pick AP - Fri Aug 29, 9:39 PM ET

    Mixed reaction in Alaska that Sarah Palin, who went from a small-town mayor with a taste for mooseburgers to the governor's office, is now the first female running mate on a Republican presidential ticket. (Aug. 29)

  • Crews Clear Invesco Field For Sunday's Game CBS4 Denver - Fri Aug 29, 9:19 PM ET

    In the nearly 12 hours after Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for president, crews have dismantled the stage where he delivered his acceptance speech to some 86,000 people at Invesco Field at Mile High.

  • DNC Success For Colorado, Downtown Denver Biz CBS4 Denver - Fri Aug 29, 9:19 PM ET

    Mayor John Hickenlooper and downtown Denver business leaders said the Democratic National Convention was a big boost to cash registers. Suzanne McCarroll reports.

  • Colorado Dems, Republicans React To Palin Pick CBS4 Denver - Fri Aug 29, 8:58 PM ET

    Colorado delegates to the Republican and Democratic National conventions give their reaction to John McCain's pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential candidate. Terry Jessup reports.

  • Will Palin draw Clinton fans? CNN - Fri Aug 29, 8:45 PM ET

    CNN's Carol Costello reports on whether Sarah Palin will draw Hillary Clinton supporters.

  • Democrats Hope Denver Convention Helps In Colorado CBS4 Denver - Fri Aug 29, 8:39 PM ET

    Democrats said having their convention in the West was important for the party and the coming election strategy. CBS4's Alan Gionet asked the Good Question: Does having the DNC deliver Colorado to Obama?

  • How To Blow Up 200,000 RNC Balloons... WCCO Minneapolis - Fri Aug 29, 8:08 PM ET

    Even the smallest of details are being worked out for the Republican National Convention, Amelia Santaniello reports (0:18).

  • Pro-Life Partnership FOX News - Fri Aug 29, 8:03 PM ET

    How does the GOP's anti-abortion ticket play into the '08 race?

  • First Amendment Faux Pas? FOX News - Fri Aug 29, 8:02 PM ET

    Controversy over ABC producer's arrest at DNC

  • The Palin Factor FOX News - Fri Aug 29, 8:02 PM ET

    John McCain's running mate introduces herself to America

  • Pawlenty, Passed Over, Praises McCain Choice CBS4 Miami - Fri Aug 29, 8:01 PM ET

    There were plenty of signs pointing to Pawlenty, but Saturday John McCain introduced Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, Pat Kessler reports (3:10).

  • Secret Service Preps Communication Center For RNC WCCO Minneapolis - Fri Aug 29, 8:01 PM ET

    Along with all of the delegates, journalists and protestors coming to the Republican National Convention, there will also be lots of law enforcement behind the scenes, Heather Brown reports (1:57).

  • Local reaction to Palin KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Aug 29, 7:48 PM ET

    Austinites react to the selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as the running mate to John McCain.

  • Musgrave, DeGette Differ On Palin VP Pick CBS4 Denver - Fri Aug 29, 7:40 PM ET

    Colorado congresswoman Diana DeGette said Friday that John McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate is an insult. Raj Chohan reports Rep. Marilyn Musgrave called the pick brilliant.

  • Security ramps up for Republican Convention AP - Fri Aug 29, 7:29 PM ET

    Communications centers have been set up in Minneapolis for various law enforcement agencies as the city readies for next week's Republican National Convention. (Aug. 29)

  • McCain's VP Pick May Translate Into Women Votes WBZ Boston - Fri Aug 29, 7:11 PM ET

    As John McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate, which raises questions about how her name on the ballot will translate into women's votes. Peg Rusconi reports.

  • Medium of Change? FOX News - Fri Aug 29, 7:03 PM ET

    Could Palin influence McCain's stance on certain issues? Sen. Graham weighs in

  • 'Test That They Failed' FOX News - Fri Aug 29, 7:02 PM ET

    Obama supporter calls Palin inexperienced

  • Surprised RNC Delegates Embrace McCain VP Choice WCCO Minneapolis - Fri Aug 29, 7:02 PM ET

    The decision to choose Sarah Palin caught delegates in town for the RNC off guard, Darcy Pohland reports (1:47).

  • Marylanders Offer Opinions On McCain's VP Pick WJZ 13 Baltimore - Fri Aug 29, 7:02 PM ET

    Senator McCain's choice of Sarah Palin for his running mate is described by some as shocking and others as exciting. Weijia Jiang reports.

  • Beaver County A Must-Win For Democrats KDKA Pittsburgh - Fri Aug 29, 7:02 PM ET

    The county seat of Beaver County, Beaver, is getting prepared for Sens. Barak Obama and Joe Biden's rally; KDKA's Jon Delano reports.

  • Maryland Democrats Share Excitement Over Obama WJZ 13 Baltimore - Fri Aug 29, 7:02 PM ET

    All eyes remain on Barack Obama for a history making campaign. Pat Warren reports.

  • For McCain, a maverick V.P. choice in Palin AP - Fri Aug 29, 6:47 PM ET

    Republican presidential candidate John McCain picks Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to join him on the Republican ticket, rocketing an unknown political figure onto the national scene. Palin, 44, has been governor since 2006 and has five children. (Aug. 29)

  • Obama calls Palin CNN - Fri Aug 29, 6:46 PM ET

    Sen. Barack Obama is backing away from criticism by his campaign of Gov. Sarah Palin. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

  • Obama, Biden Campaign In Keystone State CBS 3 Philadelphia - Fri Aug 29, 6:30 PM ET

    Presidential nominee Barack Obama and his running mate Senator Joe Biden hit the campaign trail in the Keystone State on Friday.

  • John McCain picks Palin Reuters - Fri Aug 29, 6:30 PM ET

    Republican Presidential hopeful John McCain announces surprise choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate.

  • Obama, Biden Begin Campaign Bus Tour CBS 2 / KCAL 9 Los Angeles - Fri Aug 29, 6:25 PM ET

    The Democratic ticket launched their campaign today in the mid West. Juan Fernandez reports.

  • North Texas Women React To McCain's Veep Pick CBS 11 Dallas - Fri Aug 29, 6:15 PM ET

    U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison said John McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate is a bold move designed to sway independent women voters.

  • Alfie Dixon: 'I am the American dream.' Rocky Mountain News - Fri Aug 29, 6:09 PM ET

    Obama supporter Alfie Dixon gives an emotional reaction to Sen. Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech at Invesco Field at Mile High on Thursday.

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