AP - Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami say Gustav has again strengthened into a hurricane.

Reuters - Republican John McCain made a surprise choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate on Friday, adding a political unknown to the presidential ticket who could help him appeal to women voters.

Politico - John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin sent shock waves through official Washington on Friday, with Democrats and even some Republicans describing her as an unknown quantity.

AP - In two short years, Sarah Palin moved from small-town mayor with a taste for mooseburgers to the governor's office and now — making history — to John McCain's side as the first female running mate on a Republican presidential ticket.

AFP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Friday congratulated Alaska Governor Sarah Palin on her selection as John McCain's running-mate, while a campaign spokesman highlighted her "zero" foreign policy experience.