Here are some of the hottest and most current stories on Senator Barack Obama’s :

Barack Obama camp rushes to rebut election ‘book of lies’
Times Online - UK
Barack Obama’s campaign for the presidency is scrambling to stem a stream of false allegations modelled on the “Swift Boat” smears that helped to defeat the the last Democratic nominee, John Kerry, four years ago. A new book written by Jerome Corsi, entitled The Obama Nation, leapt to No 1 in the bestseller lists this week with claims that the Illinois senator is a closet Muslim, a black militant and takes cocaine.

Jackson Browne sues John McCain over Obama-bashing ad
NME.com - UK
The ad in question mocks an energy-conserving idea proposed by Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Browne’s lawyer said his client is "a …

Barack Obama and John McCain prepare to pick running mates
Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom
Senator Barack Obama is expected to finally name his vice-presidential running mate in the coming week. By Toby Harnden in Washington While the so-called …

Obama’s Well-Oiled Machine
Washington Post - United States
While Barack Obama and his family were sunning on the beach in Hawaii last week, it was full speed ahead at his headquarters …

Rev. Rick Warren puts Obama, McCain on the same stage
Seattle Times - United States
When John McCain and Barack Obama appear on the same stage today, they will vividly demonstrate the reach that has made the Rev. Rick Warren among the most …

McCain catches heat over apparent comment on Corsi’s ‘Obama Nation’
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
Barack Obama. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee was asked by a reporter if he had a response to the best-selling "Obama Nation" by Jerome …

Young Clergyman Leads Obama’s Drive to Attract ‘Faith Voters’
Wall Street Journal - USA
Barack Obama and John McCain will appear on stage together for the first time in the general election campaign Saturday at the megachurch of …

McCain Displays Credentials as Obama Relaxes
New York Times - United States
Barack Obama ate shave ice on Wednesday in Hawaii with his daughters, Sasha, second from left, and Malia, second from right. …

OBAMA PUTS FORWARD TAX CHANGES
New York Times - United States
Senator Barack Obama appears to be altering his proposals for extending Social Security payroll taxes and raising the capital gains tax, …

Facebook group urges Barack Obama to pass on Evan Bayh
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
As speculation about Barack Obama’s choice for a running mate reaches a fever pitch, thousands of his supporters are turning to the Web to tell the …

Obama ‘in step’ with VP e-mail
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Jennifer Kitt will check her e-mail for a note from Barack Obama. That’s how the presumed presidential nominee is going to tell the Smyrna resident, …