AP - Fresh off his historic nominating convention, Democrat Barack Obama is embarking on what likely will be the most important 67 days of his campaign for the White House. Republican John McCain is looking to upstage his rival with the announcement of his running mate.

AP - The focus of the presidential campaign shifts to Republicans on Friday as GOP candidate John McCain is set to introduce his running mate at a rally in Ohio.

Reuters - Chances of bankrupt U.S. auto parts maker Delphi Corp being liquidated are increasing, with some U.S. plants being taken over by its former parent General Motors Corp , the Wall Street Journal said, citing people involved in the bankruptcy process.

Reuters - Microsoft has agreed to buy Greenfield Online , owner of European price comparison website ciao.com, for about $486 million to boost its Internet search and e-commerce business in Europe.