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GOP Takes Virginia and NJ Governorships . . . Victories for Republicans shift the political terrain from under Obama. Wall Street Journal
U.S. Gives Karzai Six Month Deadline . . . Afghan president told to sideline his brother and tackle corruption or watch foreign forces leave the country. The Times (UK)
UN Chief: There WIll be No Climate Deal . . . Ban Ki Moon says most likely outcome in Copenhagen is voluntary targets countries could ignore. The Times (UK)
Politics
Washington Post
Bloomberg Wins in Unexpectedly Close Race . . . Voters angry over his undoing city’s term limits law and extravagant campaign spending provide lift to challenger William Thompson Jr. New York Times
Conservative Loses Upstate NY 23 Race . . . Democrats won a special election in a seat held by GOP, dealing conservatives a setback. New York Times
Maine Votes Down Gay Marriage Law . . . Repeals law that would have made state one of a handful that allow same-sex couples to marry. Portland Press Herald
Republicans Bolt Climate Change Hearing . . . GOP senators demand a full EPA analysis of the Senate measure, which could take five weeks. Los Angeles Times
Obama's Brother Speaks - and Writes . . . Mark Okoth Obama Ndesandjo, Barack Obama’s younger half-brother, has finally broken his media silence. Wall Street Journal
National Security
Iranians Clash With Security Forces . . . Troops fire tear gas and beat anti-government demonstrators on the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy's seizure.
Los Angeles Times
Afghan Policeman Kills Five British Soldiers Soldiers were shot dead by rogue policeman as they drank tea after a patrol.
The Times (UK)
Troops Spinal Injuries Rise . . . Afghan insurgents use bombs powerful enough to throw the U.S.' new vehicles into the air, increasing broken-back injuries. USA Today
Money
Fears of a New Bubble as Cash Pours In . . Efforts by governments and central banks to stoke a recovery may create asset bubbles in real estate, stock and currency markets. Wall Street Journal
Retailers Optimistic About October Sales . . . Retailers report some encouraging trends from October as they head into the holiday shopping season. Wall Street Journal
Congress to Keep Homebuyers Tax Credit . . . May pass measure Wednesday that would expand a popular $8,000 tax credit for homebuyers. New York Times
China Allows Disney Theme Park in Shanghai . . . The resort, one of the largest foreign investments in China, would cover 1,000 acres and cost $3.5 billion. New York Times
Credit Cards: Make Up or Break Up? . . . There are lots of new fees and rate hikes, but canceling may not be such a good idea.
Wall Street Journal
International
Lisbon Treaty Signals New Dawn in Europe . . . A new era of expanded powers for the European Union to act on the world stage as Eurosceptic Czech president signs controversial treaty . The Times (UK)
Israeli Navy Seizes Iranian Arms Ship . . . Commandos raid ship headed for Syria with over 60 tons of advance weapons and missiles. Jerusalem Post
Chinese Trial Reveals Vast Web of Corruption . . . Mass public trial with more than 9,000 suspects, 50 public officials.
New York Times
You Must Also Know . . .
Death Count at Sowell's House at Ten . . . Four more bodies and the skull of another person found at rapists house in Cleveland. Cleveland Plain Dealer
Older Patients Most Likely to Die From H1N1 . . . Obesity and youth are also risk factors.
USA Today
Great White Sharks Hang Close to the Coast . . . The sharks pass close to populated beaches and have been spotted in the mouth of the San Francisco Bay. Washington Post
Beer With Extra Buzz on Tap . . . A growing number of states are moving to allow higher alcohol content in beer. USA Today
Missing North Dakota Students Found Dead . . . Three missing women found dead in car that plunged into pond. Made desperate calls for help. Associated Press
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