Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama brushed aside Republican criticism of his overseas trip on Saturday and stood outside the famed 10 Downing Street to say that both President Bush and Sen. John McCain were moving his way on the key issues of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Republican John McCain's campaign on Saturday sharply criticized Democratic rival Barack Obama for canceling a visit to wounded troops in Germany, contending Obama chose foreign leaders and cheering Europeans over ``injured American heroes.''

A Utah legislator has been accused of inappropriately touching a college-aged intern and making her feel uncomfortable -- which could lead to an investigation by the House Ethics Committee.

Rep. Chris Cannon, who lost his re-election bid this week, said Wednesday that he is happy about being ousted from Congress.

U.S. Rep. Chris Cannon, one of the nation's most conservative congressmen, lost his bid for a seventh term Tuesday in a Republican primary that focused on whether he was conservative enough for Utah's 3rd District. Video