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McCain aide says he regrets terrorism comments

FRESNO, Calif. - John McCain distanced himself yesterday from a top adviser who said another terrorist attack on U.S. soil this election year would benefit the Republican presidential candidate.

Barack Obama's campaign called the comment a "complete disgrace."

Charlie Black, an adviser already in the spotlight for his past lobbying work, is quoted in the upcoming July 7 edition of Fortune...

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