WASHINGTON - August 30, 2008 - As the nation focuses on Sen. John McCain's choice of running mate, President Bush has quietly moved to expand the reach of presidential power by ensuring that America remains in a state of permanent war.

SACRAMENTO, California - August 29, 2008 - Just as Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama was in Denver preaching to a crowd of thousands of fans about the "change" he wants to see in the United States, his party compatriots in the California legislature were making their own change, by approving a controversial plan that would allow nurses to assist terminally ill patients with suicide.

PORTLAND, Oregon - August 26, 2008 – Don’t worry. Portland is not under attack. Low flying military helicopters buzzing downtown Portland looked like a scene out of a movie. Monday night’s drama was all part of a military exercise. Newschannel Eight has learned that the Army and Navy are conducting Urban Military Training in Portland and Salem from August 17-30.

Transportation Security Administration - Protecting our rights... by restricting yours!

OAKLAND, California - August 26, 2008 - A female airline passenger stood up for women everywhere who have felt violated by Transportation Safety Administration searches when she told officials her constitutional rights prevented them from touching her breasts and scrutinizing her bra.

Police department arrests, jails, and investigates 10 officers in 4 months.

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - August 25, 2008 - One police department appears to be suffering from a serious case of officers behaving badly.

LONDON, England - August 26, 2008 - A councilor is threatening to block Big-Brother-style CCTV cameras from spying on his house - by letting his trees grow.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - August 24, 2008 - Habitual truants in San Antonio are to be fitted with satellite tracking systems under a new program to crack down on non-attendance.