After a week of trying to portray Senator Barack Obama as a friend of terrorists who would drive the country into bankruptcy Senator John McCain abruptly changed his tone on Friday and told voters at a town-hall-style meeting that Mr. Obama was "a decent

Some seven years after the US moved against Afghanistan, violence is up as are concerns it could become 21st Century Vietnam © 2008 Reuters

What went on behind the scenes while the world watched the second presidential debate. Produced by Dustin Ogdin of Tennessee for MTV's Choose or Lose Street Team '08 at chooseorlose.com. © 2008 The Associated Press<br />

The US presidential election campaign is still in full swing, but voters in some states, like Virginia, already have the chance to cast their ballot. Voting stations are open for those who can't make it on November 4. © 2008 AFP

New citizens to the United States are registering to vote in this November's election in record numbers. Many are split as to which candidate to support, and what issues are most important. © 2008 The Associated Press

Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin said in debate that John McCain would "put partisanship aside" to help solve the economic crisis. Democrat Joe Biden countered Wall Street had run wild during the last eight years. © 2008 The Associ

Katie Couric sat down with Sarah Palin and Joe Biden and asked them their thoughts on Roe v. Wade. © 2008 CBS News

A new report raises questions about a little known, yet problem-ridden process known as voter purging that could cost some Americans their right to vote. Armen Keteyian reports. © 2008 CBS News

John McCain and Barack Obama will fly to Washington when the Senate votes on President Bush's $700 billion bailout plan. The Senate version prevents more than 20 million middle-class taxpayers from having to pay the alternative minimum tax. © 2008 The As

Militants in Pakistan pose a threat to the country's existence, according to the US General, David Petraeus. © 2008 BBC News