Democrat Barack Obama accused Republican opponent John McCain of launching a smear campaign to reverse his slide in the polls and cover up his "erratic" behavior in the face of America's financial crisis. (Today)

With a statehouse scandal still brewing over the use of taxpayer money and resources for campaign purposes, House Democrats are going to unusual lengths to appear squeaky-clean in Nov. 4 general election. (Today)

Citizens who wish to vote in the Nov. 4 election must be registered by close of business today. (Today)

HARRISBURG -- Three investigators and dozens of former campaign operatives are on the witness list for a preliminary hearing tomorrow in a criminal case against 12 state House Democratic employees (Today)

DOTT, Pa. -- Signs from both political parties graced the front window, and Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Gov. Sarah Palin grinned from fliers advertising a vice-presidential debate party. (Yesterday)