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GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ (AP)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:30 AM PST

Republican Governor-elect Bob McDonnell waves to the crowd at his victory party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Unofficial results showed McDonnell, a conservative and former state attorney general, with about 60 percent of the vote over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds. He will be the state's first Republican governor in eight years. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)AP - Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year.

Maine voters reject gay-marriage law (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:56 PM PST

Frank Schubert, campaign director for Stand for Marriage Maine, claims victory for Yes on 1, Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Question 1 was the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)AP - Maine voters repealed a state law Tuesday that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed, dealing the gay rights movement a heartbreaking defeat in New England, the corner of the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.

Fed likely to keep key interest rate at record low (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:58 PM PST

File - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke addresses a meeting of the Chicago Economic Club, in this June 15, 2006 file photo taken in Chicago. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and his colleagues, wrapping up a two-day meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 are likely to note the country's economic and financial improvements. But they'll also warn that rising joblessness and hard-to-get-credit for many people and companies will restrain the rebound in the months ahead. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey, File)AP - Faced with lurking dangers to the budding recovery, Federal Reserve policymakers are sure to leave a key interest rate at a record low to entice Americans to spend more and help the economic turnaround gain traction.

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Liberals targeting moderates (AP)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:12 AM PST

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid gestures while meeting with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, following the weekly caucus luncheons. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. is at right. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)AP - Get on the health overhaul bandwagon, or don't count on our help in your re-election.

Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars (AP)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:28 AM PST

President Barack Obama smiles during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, with, from left, European High Council High Representative Javier Solana, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, obscured, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP - One year after his election, President Barack Obama is coaxing states across the country to rewrite education laws and cut deals with unions as they pursue his vision for school reform.

Karzai opponent: Gov't cannot fight `corruption' (AP)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 01:03 AM PST

An electoral signboard of Abdullah Abdullah, former Afghan foreign minister who ran against President Hamid Karzai in last August's vote, is seen in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday, Nov. 3 , 2009. Karzai reached out to his opponents Tuesday, saying that he will welcome them into his government but Abdullah has said he will not join a Karzai administration now. (AP Photo/Farzana Wahidy)AP - Afghan President Hamid Karzai's challenger in the recent presidential election said Wednesday that the current government cannot bring legitimacy to the troubled nation and will not be able to rein in corruption.

US officials meet Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi (AP)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:54 AM PST

Aung San Suu Kyi (C) arrives for a meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) at the Inya Lake Hotel in Yangon November 4, 2009. A delegation of senior U.S. officials, pursuing a new dialogue, met with Myanmar's military rulers on Tuesday in the highest-level talks with the reclusive junta in 14 years. The move by President Barack Obama's administration to engage the junta appeared focused on pushing for free and fair elections next year, although analysts said the rapprochement was as much about geopolitics and the growing regional influence of China. REUTERS/Aung Hla Tun (MYANMAR POLITICS)AP - A U.S. State Department official met Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday in a visit that marked the highest-ranking talks between an American and Myanmar's detained opposition leader in 14 years.

Schools reopen as Philly transit strike continues (AP)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 01:07 AM PST

Transport workers are seen on strike outside the Fern Rock Transportation Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. The Philadelphia transit system's largest union went on strike early Tuesday, bringing the city's bus, subway and trolley operations to a halt a day after the World Series shifted to New York. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)AP - The first day of a transit strike caused widespread delays and frustrated thousands of commuters who had to find other ways to get around Pennsylvania's largest city.

Rihanna: Brown's assault, aftermath 'humiliating' (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 06:57 PM PST

FILE - In this June 11, 2009 file photo, singer Rihanna watches the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, file)AP - Rihanna says dealing with the media attention after being assaulted in February by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was humiliating. But she now hopes to speak for young women who are afraid to talk openly about domestic violence.

Old foe Pedro stands between Yanks and 27th title (AP)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:35 AM PST

Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Martinez points up as he is taken out of the game during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP - Andy Pettitte against Pedro Martinez, with the Yankees one win from ecstasy. Now that's a World Series matchup worth talking about. Still stalking that elusive 27th championship, New York turns to Pettitte once again in Game 6 on Wednesday night, hoping he can pitch his team past Chase Utley and the Philadelphia Phillies on only three days' rest.

Republicans win Virginia, New Jersey governorships (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:31 PM PST

State Senator Creigh Deeds, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Virginia, addresses supporters at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia voters head to the polls tomorrow to choose between Deeds or his Republican opponent, Bob McDonnell.(AFP/Getty Images/Win Mcnamee)Reuters - Republicans rolled to victory in Virginia and New Jersey governor's races on Tuesday in a sharp blow to Democrats that showed the limits of President Barack Obama's political clout.

Maine voters latest to turn down gay marriage (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:47 PM PST

Reuters - Voters in Maine on Tuesday overturned a law allowing same-sex couples to wed, dealing a fresh setback to the U.S. gay marriage movement in a race that attracted national attention.

NY Mayor Bloomberg narrowly wins third term (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:16 PM PST

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to the media after voting in New York November 3, 2009.REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who engineered a change in the city's term-limits law so he could run again and set a campaign financing record, narrowly won a third term on Tuesday, local media declared.

Afghan policeman kills five UK soldiers (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:26 AM PST

Reuters - An Afghan policeman has shot dead five British soldiers at a checkpoint in southern Afghanistan, the defense ministry in London said on Wednesday.

Fed seen staying on easy-money path (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:14 PM PST

A man walks in front of the U.S. Federal Reserve building in Washington, June 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jim YoungReuters - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to reaffirm its intention to keep U.S. interest rates at ultra-low levels for a long time to support the economy, even as signs of recovery accumulate.

Mousavi supporters clash with police in Tehran (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:28 AM PST

A supporter of defeated presidential candidate and opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi shows a victory sign with a piece of balloon in the signature colour of his campaign tied on a finger during a rally marking Qods (Jerusalem) Day in Tehran in this September 18, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Caren FirouzReuters - Police clashed with supporters of Iran's opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi in Tehran on Wednesday when a rally marking the 30th anniversary of the storming of the U.S. embassy turned violent, witnesses said.

Senate delays threaten healthcare deadline (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 03:07 PM PST

House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD)(L-MD) is seen in this file photo from March 18, 2009. REUTERS/Joshua RobertsReuters - Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid left open the possibility on Tuesday that work on a healthcare overhaul bill could drift into next year, as the House of Representatives pushed to take it up later this week.

Ten corpses found at Cleveland home (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 04:53 PM PST

Reuters - A convicted rapist was charged with multiple murders on Tuesday after police dug up 10 corpses at his home, which produced a stench of death in the depressed Cleveland neighborhood.

Abdullah slams 'illegal' Karzai re-election (AFP)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:53 AM PST

Abdullah Abdullah delivers a speech to supporters during a gathering in Kabul on November 1. The Former foreign minister, who quit Afghanistan's troubled presidential election race this week, charged Wednesday that his rival Hamid Karzai's re-election had AFP - Former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah, who quit Afghanistan's troubled presidential election race this week, charged Wednesday that his rival Hamid Karzai's re-election had "no legal basis".

US envoy in rare talks with Suu Kyi, Myanmar PM (AFP)

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:59 AM PST

Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (C) looks on following a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) at a hotel in Yangon on November 4. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for a decade and a half held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi after the ruling junta allowed the detained Nobel laureate to make a rare public appearance.(AFP/Hla Hla Htay)AFP - The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for a decade and a half held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday after the ruling junta allowed the detained Nobel laureate to make a rare public appearance.
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