As Russia withdrew most of its forces from Georgia, it was becoming ever more clear that Moscow had no intention of restoring what once was — either on the ground or diplomatically.
The mayor has approached media figures to assess whether their publications would endorse an effort to overturn New York’s term limits, which could allow him to run for re-election.
AP - On a day and night of political suspense, Delaware Sen. Joe Biden emerged as a leading contender Friday to become Barack Obama's vice presidential pick as two running mate rivals learned they had been eliminated.
AP - Columns of hulking, smoke-belching Russian tanks rolled out of key positions deep inside Georgia Friday as Moscow declared it had pulled its forces out following the worst confrontation between the Kremlin and the West since the Soviet collapse. But the United States, France and Britain protested the withdrawal was not complete.
AP - Wall Street capped a volatile week with sharp gains Friday as oil prices tumbled and after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said inflation pressures are likely to moderate. The Dow Jones industrial average rose nearly 200 points.
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