Putin: U.S. orchestrated Georgian war
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia to benefit one of its presidential election candidates. In an exclusive interview with Putin said the U.S. had encouraged Georgia to attack the breakaway region of South Ossetia, triggering a Russian invasion.
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 4:23 pm CDT
Strengthening Gustav heads for Jamaica
Tropical Storm Gustav was picking up steam and advancing toward Jamaica on Thursday after leaving at least 22 dead in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the National Hurricane Center said.