National

• As Gustav nears, Gulf Coast puts faith in planning

  • 'Hurricane Hunters' plunge into storm's center

• New Katrina death tally: Half of victims 75 and up

• Former Marine acquitted in Iraqi detainee deaths

• Huge underground water plant takes shape under NYC

• Drunken-driving deaths fall in 32 states

• Triathlete dies after bike crash in Santa Barbara

• Small GPS devices help prosecutors win convictions

International

• South Ossetia says Russia intends to absorb region

• Afghans say deadly US raid based on misleading tip

• Karadzic to enter pleas on war crimes charges

• Probe reveals oxygen tank burst on Qantas flight

• Senior Iraqi official suspected of militia links

Election

• Obama embarks on 67-day sprint to election

  • Stars over the moon about Obama's speech

• Pawlenty indicates he's not McCain's veep choice

ODD & Extraordinary

• Disposable diaper breaks fall, saves child's life

• Iowa college president steps down after beer photo

• Help-wanted ad for nanny: 'My kids are a pain'

Entertainment, Entertainers, and the Arts

• Valentino walks red carpet for his documentary

Today

• This day in history

• The nation's weather