THE wife of US election hopeful John Kerry apologised to First Lady Laura Bush after saying in an interview: “I don’t know that she’s ever had a real job.”

Iraq and the war on terrorism remained at the forefront of the battle for the White House today.

Twenty-two people lay dead and hundreds of homes were in ruins today in the wake of Hurricane Ivan.

Hurricane Ivan slammed into the southern coast of the United States today, claiming at least 12 lives and causing widespread damage.

CATHERINE Zeta-Jones may have won the heart of one of Hollywood’s most famous stars, Michael Douglas, but she has also caught the eye of presidential hopeful John Kerry.

Catherine Zeta-Jones may have won the heart of one of Hollywood’s most famous stars, Michael Douglas, but she has also caught the eye of presidential hopeful John Kerry.

The man challenging George Bush for the White House, Senator John Kerry, arrived tonight in Boston where his followers are gathered for the pre-election Democratic National Convention.

The wife of Senator John Kerry said the Demorcratic his party had “putrid” politics and that some of its senior members were untrustworthy, according to a book unearthed today.

Teresa Heinz Kerry urged her home-state delegates to the Democratic National Convention to restore a more civil tone to American politics – then minutes later told a newspaperman to “shove it”.

DEMOCRATIC Presidential hopeful John Kerry yesterday launched a $25 million advertising campaign as he struggles to capitalise on falling approval for President George W Bush’s war in Iraq.

DEMOCRATIC presidential hopeful John Kerry moved yesterday to quash potentially catastrophic rumours linking him to an intern.

Mark Sage on the US election campaign trail