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• Maine voters reject gay-marriage law (AP)
• Bloomberg wins 3rd term as NYC mayor (AP)
• Police: 3 ND college students found dead in pond (AP)
• Prominent Fla. lawyer's sales pitch called suspect (AP)
• Voters in NC's largest city elect Democratic mayor (AP)
• Body count at rapist's Cleveland home rises to 10 (AP)
• DC sniper asks Supreme Court to block execution (AP)
• Feds: Gun, cash seizures up at Mexican border (AP)
• La. justice resigns after interracial wed flap (AP)
• Mich. looks at worst-case 20 percent budget cuts (AP)
• Feds: Chicago men discussed terror attack in India (AP)
• Police: Pair stole up to 1k bags at Ariz. airport (AP)
• Man gets 2 years for flying stolen plane to US (AP)
• Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to co-host Oscars (AP)
• LA Clippers owner agrees to pay $2.73 million (AP)
• Philly transit strike a tough sell in down economy (AP)
• Climate talks face difficult road ahead of meeting (AP)
• Election 2009: Test of Obama clout in NJ, Virginia (AP)
• Detainees in NYC post-9/11 reach $1.26M settlement (AP)
• Baseball 'Champagne goggles' make some fans groan (AP)

Maine voters reject gay-marriage law (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:50 PM PST AP - Maine voters repealed a state law Tuesday that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed, dealing the gay rights movement a heartbreaking defeat in New England, the corner of the country most supportive of gay marriage.

Bloomberg wins 3rd term as NYC mayor (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 09:53 PM PST AP - Billionaire Michael Bloomberg won a third term as New York mayor Tuesday in a closer-than-expected race against a Democratic challenger who stoked voter resentment over the way Bloomberg changed the city's term-limits law so he could stay in office.

Police: 3 ND college students found dead in pond (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 09:44 PM PST AP - The bodies of three missing North Dakota college softball players were found Tuesday inside a Jeep after authorities, aided by signals from the women's last desperate phone calls, spotted the vehicle submerged in a farm pond.

Prominent Fla. lawyer's sales pitch called suspect (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 08:22 PM PST AP - A South Florida attorney who has raised millions for notable politicians nationwide and hobnobs with sports stars and celebrities was removed Tuesday as head of the law firm he co-founded, suspected by his partner, investors and federal investigators of financial wrongdoing in an exotic investment scheme.

Voters in NC's largest city elect Democratic mayor (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 07:34 PM PST AP - Voters have narrowly elected a Democrat to lead Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city.

Body count at rapist's Cleveland home rises to 10 (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 06:48 PM PST AP - The number of bodies found in and near a rapist's home rose to at least 10 on Tuesday when authorities unearthed four corpses from the backyard and found a skull in a bucket in the basement.

DC sniper asks Supreme Court to block execution (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 04:16 PM PST AP - Attorneys for John Allen Muhammad, mastermind of the 2002 sniper attacks in the Washington, D.C., area that left 10 dead, asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to stop his execution.

Feds: Gun, cash seizures up at Mexican border (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 04:59 PM PST AP - U.S. authorities on Tuesday reported a spike in seizures of guns and cash along the Mexican border since they began assigning more agents to stem the flow of southbound contraband.

La. justice resigns after interracial wed flap (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 06:48 PM PST AP - A Louisiana justice of the peace who refuses to marry interracial couples resigned Tuesday, after weeks of calls for his ouster from civil rights groups and several public officials, including the governor.

Mich. looks at worst-case 20 percent budget cuts (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 04:46 PM PST AP - Michigan's governor warned Tuesday of a possible 20 percent cut in state spending next year, a draconian step after billions in cuts since 2003 have already dented police and fire services, pushed schools toward insolvency and reduced oversight of prison inmates.

Feds: Chicago men discussed terror attack in India (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 04:19 PM PST AP - A Chicago man charged with scheming to launch a terrorist attack on a Danish newspaper also discussed a possible attack against a military college in India and advised a member of a Pakistan-based terrorist group on how to slip people into the U.S., prosecutors said Tuesday.

Police: Pair stole up to 1k bags at Ariz. airport (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 04:06 PM PST AP - Two people suspected of stealing up to 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix's airport have been arrested by police who found heaps of the stolen bags strewn throughout their home.

Man gets 2 years for flying stolen plane to US (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 02:58 PM PST AP - A Turkish-Canadian man was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison for stealing a plane in Canada and flying over three states before landing along a dark southern Missouri highway.

Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to co-host Oscars (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 05:55 PM PST AP - Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are taking on the Oscars.

LA Clippers owner agrees to pay $2.73 million (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 02:33 PM PST AP - Los Angeles Clippers owner and real estate mogul Donald Sterling has agreed to pay a record $2.73 million to settle allegations by the government that he refused to rent apartments to Hispanics, blacks and to families with children, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.

Philly transit strike a tough sell in down economy (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 02:07 PM PST AP - Even in the best of times, waking up to a surprise transit strike is like a bad dream come true. When the sudden walkout comes during an economic downturn, it becomes more like a public relations nightmare.

Climate talks face difficult road ahead of meeting (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 03:00 PM PST AP - Boycotts on either side of the Atlantic on Tuesday showed just how difficult it will be to clinch an agreement on global warming next month.

Election 2009: Test of Obama clout in NJ, Virginia (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 03:36 PM PST AP - President Barack Obama's political clout was on the line Tuesday as Virginia and New Jersey chose governors in contests that could serve as warning signs for Democrats about the public's mood heading into an important midterm election year.

Detainees in NYC post-9/11 reach $1.26M settlement (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 01:17 PM PST AP - Five immigrant men who were detained in roundups in New York and eventually deported following the Sept. 11 attacks have reached a $1.26 million settlement with the U.S. government.

Baseball 'Champagne goggles' make some fans groan (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 02:23 PM PST AP - When the New York Yankees clinched their spot in the World Series last week, the casual TV viewer might have wondered if they were about to go swim the 200-meter butterfly with Michael Phelps.

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• UPDATE 1-Virginia, New Jersey races may test Obama's clout - Reuters
• Scozzafava's Defection Creates Uproar - FOXNews
• African Delegates Call For Stronger Greenhouse Gas Cuts - Voice of America
• Germany's Merkel: advocate of strong US ties - The Associated Press
• Czech Court Clears Way for President to Sign New EU Treaty - Voice of America
• Karadzic ends boycott of trial seen as key to Balkans closure - Christian Science Monitor
• Robert Gibbs is adviser, friend and mouthpiece for Obama - CNN International
• Philadelphia public transit workers strike over pay - Reuters
• Police say lake search finds no trace of students - San Jose Mercury News

UPDATE 1-Virginia, New Jersey races may test Obama's clout - Reuters Posted: 03 Nov 2009 09:02 AM PST USA Today UPDATE 1-Virginia, New Jersey races may test Obama's clout Reuters WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Republicans seeking a comeback from recent losses may pick up the governor's seats in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday in campaigns that tested the limits of US President Barack Obama's influence. ... Election Day November 2009: What will it mean?Christian Science Monitor New Jersey Voters to Choose GovernorWall Street Journal What will tonight's elections tell us?USA Today Atlantic Online (blog) -New York Times -guardian.co.uk all 1,556 news articles »

Scozzafava's Defection Creates Uproar - FOXNews Posted: 03 Nov 2009 09:25 AM PST The Associated Press Scozzafava's Defection Creates Uproar FOXNews GOP candidate Dede Scozzafava's departure from New York's 23rd congressional race is causing an uproar among Democrats. Scozzafava is a liberal Republican who supports gay marriage, the Democrats' stimulus package and card check ... New York's 23rd Congressional Race to Be DecidedWall Street Journal House GOP pens 230-page health bill draftThe Associated Press GOP Takes the Health Care Debate OnlineCBS News New York Daily News -WCAX -CNN International all 1,180 news articles »

African Delegates Call For Stronger Greenhouse Gas Cuts - Voice of America Posted: 03 Nov 2009 09:54 AM PST Telegraph.co.uk African Delegates Call For Stronger Greenhouse Gas Cuts Voice of America A group of African delegates is blocking the last round of climate change talks before a major summit in Copenhagen next month. The Africans want richer nations to agree to more ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals, ... Why African countries are boycotting climate change talksChristian Science Monitor Africans boycott meetings at UN climate talksThe Associated Press Africans end boycott during UN climate talksMiamiHerald.com AFP -Xinhua -Reuters India all 1,053 news articles »

Germany's Merkel: advocate of strong US ties - The Associated Press Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:29 AM PST BBC News Germany's Merkel: advocate of strong US ties The Associated Press BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel worked during her first term to improve Germany's relations with the US, restoring cordiality to ties strained over the Iraq war while firmly but diplomatically acknowledging political differences. ... German Chancellor Merkel addresses CongressCNN German leader urges US Congress on climateAFP Merkel Urges US Lawmakers to Act on Climate ChangeVoice of America Bloomberg -Reuters India -BBC News all 842 news articles »

Czech Court Clears Way for President to Sign New EU Treaty - Voice of America Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:02 AM PST Times Online Czech Court Clears Way for President to Sign New EU Treaty Voice of America The Czech Republic's Constitutional Court has removed the last obstacle to a new European Union charter known as the Lisbon Treaty by dismissing a complaint that had been brought against the document. Shortly after the court decision, ... David Cameron must still hold a EU referendum, Tories sayTelegraph.co.uk Klaus Signs Lisbon TreatyWall Street Journal Vaclav Klaus sets seal on Lisbon treaty ratificationguardian.co.uk Bloomberg -BBC News -Xinhua all 933 news articles »

Karadzic ends boycott of trial seen as key to Balkans closure - Christian Science Monitor Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:52 AM PST guardian.co.uk Karadzic ends boycott of trial seen as key to Balkans closure Christian Science Monitor Karadzic, who broke boycott of his war-crimes trial but asked for more time to prepare, rose from small-town figure to become front-man for Serb strongman Milosevic. By Robert Marquand | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor The Hague, ... Karadzic appears at war crimes hearingCNN International Karadzic defiant over boycott at first court appearanceAFP Karadzic Makes Appearance At War Crimes TribunalNew York Times RIA Novosti -Aljazeera.net -BBC News all 906 news articles »

Robert Gibbs is adviser, friend and mouthpiece for Obama - CNN International Posted: 03 Nov 2009 06:43 AM PST Reuters Robert Gibbs is adviser, friend and mouthpiece for Obama CNN International President Obama, left, and spokesman Robert Gibbs talk at a White House event in June. Washington (CNN) -- In the tight circle that surrounds President Obama, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs is in the ... Obama will fix H1N1 vaccine shortage: White HouseReuters First lady launches White House mentoring programThe Associated Press Michelle Obama to mentor Washington girlsChicago Tribune ABC News -FOXNews -The News Journal all 209 news articles »

Philadelphia public transit workers strike over pay - Reuters Posted: 03 Nov 2009 07:31 AM PST CBS News Philadelphia public transit workers strike over pay Reuters PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Bus, subway and trolley service in Philadelphia halted on Tuesday as transit workers went on strike over wages, pensions and health benefits. Talks between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ... Philadelphia Transit Workers StrikeNew York Times Rendell blasts striking SEPTA union leadersPhiladelphia Inquirer SEPTA workers stage surprise strikeBizjournals.com CNN -KYW1060.com -Delaware County Daily Times all 799 news articles »

Police say lake search finds no trace of students - San Jose Mercury News Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:04 AM PST Washington Post Police say lake search finds no trace of students San Jose Mercury News DICKINSON, ND—Police say a dive team has searched a southwestern North Dakota lake for signs of three missing college softball players but found nothing. Dickinson Police Lt. Dave Wallace says a search of a nearby youth ... Police Have Found No Trace of Dickinson State University StudentsABC News Father: Missing ND students liked to star gazeThe Associated Press Dickinson State University students still missingCollege News In-Forum -WDAY -NBC San Diego all 553 news articles »

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• Races an early test of Obama's political influence (AP)
• Afghan president says opponents welcome in gov't (AP)
• 2 tough health care issues remain in the House (AP)
• GOP senators talk of boycotting climate bill (AP)
• Merkel addressing climate change with US lawmakers (AP)
• NKorea raises threat to get US into direct talks (AP)
• Inquiry of 6 bodies in Ohio focuses on 8-9 women (AP)
• Half of US kids will get food stamps, study says (AP)
• Utley, Lee help Phils stave off Series elimination (AP)
• NFL commissioner seeks change in labor law (AP)
• Afghan leader Karzai vows inclusive government (Reuters)
• Virginia, New Jersey races may test Obama influence (Reuters)
• U.N. wants swift response from Iran on fuel proposal (Reuters)
• Two U.S. deaths may be linked to bad beef (Reuters)
• Bomb blast in Pakistan's Rawalpindi kills 35 (Reuters)
• Clinton tries to calm Arab anger over settlements (Reuters)
• G20 to seek progress on world growth scheme (Reuters)
• Czech top court clears EU's reforming Lisbon Treaty (AFP)
• Karzai vows to wipe out corruption, forge unity (AFP)

Races an early test of Obama's political influence (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:19 AM PST AP - In a very early test of President Barack Obama's political influence, two states are choosing whether to continue Democratic rule while voters elsewhere elect a handful of congressmen and big-city mayors.

Afghan president says opponents welcome in gov't (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:47 AM PST AP - Afghanistan's president welcomed his re-election by default Tuesday and reached out to opponents, promising to create a government of national participation and banish corruption that has undermined his administration.

2 tough health care issues remain in the House (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:22 AM PST AP - Just a few unsolved problems — and one final sales job — stand between House Democratic leaders and a landmark vote on President Barack Obama's promised remake of the nation's health care system.

GOP senators talk of boycotting climate bill (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:26 AM PST AP - A threatened Republican boycott of a Senate committee's consideration of climate legislation is exposing the sharp partisan divide over a Democratic proposal to combat global warming.

Merkel addressing climate change with US lawmakers (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:31 AM PST AP - German Chancellor Angela Merkel was making the case Tuesday for a global deal on climate change to a skeptical audience: members of Congress.

NKorea raises threat to get US into direct talks (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:51 AM PST AP - North Korea said Tuesday that it has completed reprocessing thousands of spent nuclear fuel rods to extract plutonium to bolster its atomic stockpile, raising the stakes in an apparent effort to get the U.S. into direct negotiations.

Inquiry of 6 bodies in Ohio focuses on 8-9 women (AP) Posted: 02 Nov 2009 11:30 PM PST AP - Investigators trying to identify the bodies of six women found in the home of a convicted rapist are focusing the inquiry on eight or nine missing women, the coroner said Monday.

Half of US kids will get food stamps, study says (AP) Posted: 02 Nov 2009 06:32 PM PST AP - Nearly half of all U.S. children and 90 percent of black youngsters will be on food stamps at some point during childhood, and fallout from the current recession could push those numbers even higher, researchers say.

Utley, Lee help Phils stave off Series elimination (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:25 AM PST AP - By the ninth inning, Phillies fans were preparing for the worst.

NFL commissioner seeks change in labor law (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:34 AM PST AP - Frustrated by court decisions that blocked the suspension of two football players who tested positive for banned substances, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is asking Congress for help.

Afghan leader Karzai vows inclusive government (Reuters) Posted: 02 Nov 2009 11:30 PM PST Reuters - Re-elected Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed to form an inclusive government on Tuesday after stern warnings from Western supporters he would have to work harder to root out corruption.

Virginia, New Jersey races may test Obama influence (Reuters) Posted: 02 Nov 2009 10:51 PM PST Reuters - Republicans seeking a comeback from recent losses may pick up the governor's seats in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday in campaigns that tested the limits of President Barack Obama's influence.

U.N. wants swift response from Iran on fuel proposal (Reuters) Posted: 02 Nov 2009 11:43 AM PST Reuters - U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei on Monday urged Iran to respond quickly to his nuclear fuel proposal while warning the world against using force.

Two U.S. deaths may be linked to bad beef (Reuters) Posted: 02 Nov 2009 04:05 PM PST Reuters - An outbreak of food-borne illness, linked to dangerous bacteria in ground beef, sickened 28 people and may have caused two deaths in the U.S. Northeast, health officials said on Monday.

Bomb blast in Pakistan's Rawalpindi kills 35 (Reuters) Posted: 02 Nov 2009 06:41 AM PST Reuters - A suspected Taliban suicide bomb killed at least 35 people in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi on Monday, officials said, as the government announced a reward for the capture, dead or alive, of the group's leaders.

Clinton tries to calm Arab anger over settlements (Reuters) Posted: 02 Nov 2009 03:03 PM PST Reuters - Israel's offer to show restraint on settlements falls short of U.S. expectations, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday in an effort to counter Arab accusations she had been too soft on Israel.

G20 to seek progress on world growth scheme (Reuters) Posted: 02 Nov 2009 07:59 AM PST Reuters - Group of 20 financial leaders will seek to firm up a plan to rebalance the world economy when they meet this week, looking to beat out how to set national policy goals and make sure everyone keeps to them, officials said on Monday.

Czech top court clears EU's reforming Lisbon Treaty (AFP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:15 AM PST AFP - The Czech top court on Tuesday cleared the European Union's reforming Lisbon Treaty, one of the last hurdles to its ratification, saying it was in line with the country's constitution.

Karzai vows to wipe out corruption, forge unity (AFP) Posted: 03 Nov 2009 12:55 AM PST AFP - Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed Tuesday that his new government would eradicate corruption and offered an olive branch to Taliban insurgents, launching his programme for another five years in office.

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