ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- John McCain's speech accepting the Republican nomination for the U.S. presidency Thursday highlights the last session of the GOP convention in St. Paul,...

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In the US race for president the Republican John McCain is due shortly to deliver his nomination acceptance speech at his party's convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. The former Vietnam war prisoner and Arizona senator, aged 72, will follow a...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- The podium from which John McCain will accept the Republican nomination for U.S. president was modified to accommodate his style, party officials...
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It's been a strange week at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. When I got here on Sunday, it looked like there might not be a convention at all, as Hurricane Gustav barreled toward the Gulf Coast with a Katrina-like threat. But...
Sen. John McCain arrived at the Excel Center for the Republican convention at 9 p.m. CST just as former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani began to speak. No word from the campaign when he will make an appearance. But his pick for running mate, Alaska...
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