CBS News has learned that Barack Obama will likely announce his running mate on Friday evening. Dean Reynolds reports on who is high on Obama's short list and why.
"Only On The Web": In the war on drugs the abuse of prescription medication among teens is up. Steve Pasierb of Partnership for a Drug-Free America has more on what parents can do to prevent drug use.
Lagging behind the Democrats in money and enthusiasm, John McCain told supporters it is time to ramp up efforts to energize the GOP for the upcoming election. Chip Reid reports.
"Only On The Web": Nancy Cordes previews a story for tonight's "Evening News" about the possible reclassification of several types of prescription drugs that would make them available "behind the...
Barack Obama is riding a wave of momentum gained by recent wins and a new poll that shows in the general election he would have a six point lead over John McCain. Dean Reynolds reports.
Katie Couric discusses John McCain advisor and former Texas Senator Phil Gramm, who called the U.S. a nation of "whiners," suggesting that the economy is not as bad as we've been led to believe.
Currently in the lead, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama predicts further wins in Texas and Ohio, despite new charges against him from the Clinton campaign. Dean Reynolds reports.
In the presidential campaign, top Democrats are hoping for a convention without tension while John McCain tries to score points in the debate over energy. Russ Mitchell reports.
John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Mike Huckabee are campaigning aggressively for the Michigan primary and making the economy their top issue in a state suffering the nation's highest unemployment.
