Gustav tears through Gulfport, Mississippi

Gustav tears through Gulfport, Mississippi



Hurricane Gustav has ripped into Gulfport, Mississippi, littering the city with debris and damaging a number of buildings.

Republicans suspend most of first convention day

Republicans suspend most of first convention day



Repulican White House hopeful John McCain Sunday suspended most of the first day of the party convention due to open Monday as Hurricane Gustav bore down on New Orleans. "I hope and pray we will be able to resume some of our normal operations as quickly as possible," McCain told reporters via a video link.

Dalai Lama leaves hospital

Dalai Lama leaves hospital



The Dalai Lama's spokesman says the Tibetan spiritual leader has been discharged from the hospital where he has been undergoing tests for abdominal discomfort.