AFP, Chicago

Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama early Saturday named Senator Joseph Biden as his vice presidential running mate, according to a cellphone text message sent by his campaign to supporters.
“Barack has chosen Senator Joe Biden to be our VP nominee,” the message said.
It called on supporters to go to Obama’s website to watch the new running mates appear together for their first rally at 3:00 pm (2000 GMT) Saturday, when the candidate is scheduled to speak in Springfield, Illinois.
“Spread the word!” the message ended. [Read more]