Mitt Romney campaigns Ohio in September. (Photo: David Richard AP). Story Highlights. Obama sees the auto bailout as one of his major victories, and has touted it in Ohio; Romney's new ad on autos has been widely criticized by Ohio newspapers; Auto … CIA officials in Libya made key decisions during Benghazi attacks - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – CIA officials on the ground in Libya dispatched security forces to the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi within 25 minutes and made other key decisions about how to respond to the waves of attacks on U.S. installations on … Fuel scarce, East Coast struggles to recover - Reuters
1 of 26. New York City Police Emergency Service K9 Unit officer Dennis Coughlin (R) and his partner search dog Brutas search for possible victims bodies amid boats and debris washed ashore by Hurricane Sandy on the south side of the Staten Island … Gasoline Shortages Disrupting Recovery From Hurricane - New York Times
Hurricane Sandy's US death toll, economic losses rise - Los Angeles Times
WANTAGH, N.Y. -- Sandy's U.S. death toll reached 88 on Thursday after the bodies of two young boys were found in a Staten Island marsh, and the economic loss rose to an estimated $50 billion. That would make the storm the second-costliest in American … Obama, Romney return to attack as campaign hits final stretch - Reuters
Obama, Christie tour storm-ravaged NJ coast; Romney resumes campaign. President Barack Obama continued his new-found partnership with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, vowing federal support as the two leaders toured parts of the state's coastline … Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Citing Climate Change - New York Times
Mr. Bloomberg, a political independent in his third term leading New York City, has been sharply critical of Mr. Obama, a Democrat, and Mitt Romney, the president's Republican rival, saying that both men had failed to candidly confront the problems afflicting … Staten Island feels forgotten after being hit hard by Sandy - The Guardian
"Once the water was waist high we had to do something," said Alex April. "I opened up the door and there was ten feet of water was on the whole block. It started filling up the house." It was then that April, 20, made up his mind. He was going to swim out of the … New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorses Obama - Washington Post
On Thursday, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg backed President Barack Obama, saying the incumbent Democrat will bring critically needed leadership to fight climate change after the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy. Associated Press … Deadliest zone: Staten Island reels from devastation; bodies of boys ripped from ... - NBCNews.com
On Thursday the bodies of two young boys who were swept away from their mother's grasp during the storm surge were recovered, NBC News reported. A missing husband and wife were also found dead Thursday, NBCNewYork.com reported. That brought … In areas hit by Sandy, lawmakers ask US to pay the whole cost - Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON -- Uncle Sam is picking up the full cost of providing emergency power and public transportation in areas hard hit by super storm Sandy, but lawmakers from the disaster area are asking the federal government to pick up the total bill for repairs … Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorses President Barack Obama - New York Daily News
Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorses President Barack Obama. Bloomberg says the devastation of Hurricane Sandy 'brought the stakes of Tuesday's presidential election into sharp relief.' By Jonathan Lemire / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. Published: Thursday … Obama back on the campaign trail - USA TODAY
USA TODAY previews upcoming elections. Obama back on the campaign trail. Aamer Madhani, USA TODAYShare. Comments. President Obama tours battleground states of Colorado, Nevada and Wisconsin. obama1. President Obama speaks to supporters … Bloomberg endorses Obama over climate change. Here's why. - Washington Post (blog)
For a day or two, at least, global warming might actually become a major issue in the presidential campaign. On Thursday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) came out and endorsed President Obama's reelection bid, arguing that Hurricane Sandy … Patriots trade for cornerback Aqib Talib - Boston.com
Listed at 6 feet 1 inch, 205 pounds, Talib was the 20th overall pick in 2008 out of Kansas. In his 58-game career with Tampa Bay, he had 53 pass breakups and 18 interceptions, three of which were returned for a touchdown. Having Talib may allow Devin … Businesses make donations to Red Cross, charities working with Hurricane ... - NorthJersey.com
As they do after every major natural disaster, businesses around the country have made large donations to the Red Cross and other charities working with victims of Hurricane Sandy. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Thursday pledged up to $5 million in charitable … Secondary Fallout: How Talib Affects the Defensive Backs - Pats Pulpit
The Patriots have acquired cornerback Aqib Talib from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a trade deadline stunner. Belichick has given away picks in the fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds of the upcoming draft, which means you can bet the team will be trading down to … FEMA comes to the rescue in wake of Sandy -- but will it need saving? - Fox News
The Obama administration is committing federal resources to Hurricane Sandy clean-up at a rate that is either impressive or alarming, depending on which disaster matters more — the storm, or the budget deficit. For the time being, the Federal Emergency … Akin to get $800000 in ads from Now Or Never PAC - Bizjournals.com
Now Or Never Political Action Committee will spend $800,000 on television ads for Republican Todd Akin, who is campaigning against incumbent Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill, The Hill reports. The group's ad asks voters who "don't agree with everything …
UPDATE 5-Ex-Penn State president charged in Sandusky sex abuse case - Chicago Tribune
President, other officials knew of Sandusky incidents -AG (Curley's lawyer denies charges, paragraph 18) By Mark Shade HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov 1 (Reuters) – A grand jury has charged former Penn State President Graham Spanier with participating in a … Having dispatched Romney, Obama faces Iran, Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Having defeated Republican Mitt Romney at home, Barack Obama has no shortage of adversaries to grapple with abroad, including the governments of Iran, Syria and possibly China. The Democratic president's re-election ensures continuity in U.S. foreign policy but leaves open questions such as whether diplomacy can constrain Iran's nuclear program or whether Israel or the United States might resort to air strikes. Nor is it obvious whether Obama will be able to sustain his refusal so far to try to tip the scales in Syria's civil war by allowing U.S. … Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Iran, USGS reports
LONDON (Reuters) – A shallow magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit northwest Iran on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake was centered 32 miles north-northeast of Tabriz, at a depth of 6.2 miles, the USGS said. (Writing by John Stonestreet ; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Canadian PM Harper says fears greater global protectionism
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A trend toward greater protectionism was pushing the world toward a prolonged recession, Canadian Prime Minist er Stephen Harper said on Wednesday, although he added an economic catastrophe could be averted. Speaking at a World Economic Forum meeting in New Delhi, Harper said a recovery in the global economy was held back by investor worries of another "catastrophic event" similar to the financial crisis in 2008. He said Canada was focusing on bilateral and regional free trade deals because of the logjam in the Doha round of World Trade Organisation negotiations. … FACTBOX-Cricket-Australia v South Africa test series
Nov 7 (Reuters) – Factbox on the three-test series betweenAustralia and South Africa, which begins at the Gabba inBrisbane on Friday: – - – - Schedule (times GMT): First test Nov. 9-13 (0000) Gabba (Brisbane) Second test Nov. 22-26 (0000) Adelaide Oval Third test Nov. 30-Dec. …
Cricket-South Africa defend status in heavyweight Australia series
SYDNEY, Nov 7 (Reuters) – The number one test ranking has proved notoriously hard to hang onto over the last couple of years but South Africa could take a firm grip on it if they can triumph in a mouth-watering series in Australia over the next month. Australia were the last side to enjoy prolonged dominance of the longer form of the game and they could even wrestle back the number one spot with a convincing victory over the three-test encounter that starts in Brisbane on Friday. …
Michigan residents turn down statewide votes to for new international bridge, tunnel projects
DETROIT – Michigan voters say they don’t need to weigh in on whether new bridges or tunnels are built between their state and Canada.
Bombs hit pro-Assad Damascus district, Syria's sectarian divide widens
AMMAN (Reuters) – Multiple bomb explosions on Wednesday hit a hilltop area in Damascus populated by members of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's Alawite sect, marking escalation of sectarian attacks in a conflict that has deepened religious Middle East divides. The attack occurred a day after deadly tit-for-tat attacks in segregated neighborhoods of the capital, deepening the divide between the Alawite sect, an offshoot of Shi'ite Islam backed by Iran that has ruled Syria since the 1960s, and Sunnis leading the 19-month revolt against the Assad family rule. … Cyprus, lenders resume talks on Friday: government spokesman
NICOSIA (Reuters) – International lenders resume bailout talks with Cyprus on Friday, authorities said, in an attempt to secure badly needed financial aid by the end of the year for an island exposed to Greece’s debt meltdown. A team representing the lenders, known as the troika, would arrive on Thursday and talks would resume on Friday, Cypriot government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou said in a statement. He said the aim was to “secure an agreement on the program for a loan” to Cyprus. …
Republicans have renewed control of House within grasp as the parties swap pickup for pickup
WASHINGTON – Republicans had renewed control of the House within their grasp early Wednesday as the two parties traded gains from the Eastern seaboard to the Southwest.
Exit poll: Hint of economic optimism boosted Obama to second term despite lingering worries
WASHINGTON – Voters who feel the economic outlook brightening after years of misery and believe Barack Obama better understands people like themselves propelled the president to a second term, exit polls show. Mitt Romney suffered from being labeled a champion of the wealthy over the common man.
ING to cut 2,350 jobs at insurance and commercial banking
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Dutch financial group ING will cut 2,350 jobs to strengthen its operations for a separation of its bank and insurance operations, and adapt to the uncertain environment, the company said on Wednesday. (Reporting by Gilbert Kreijger; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman) Democrats hold narrow majority in Senate, ensures divided Congress with Republican House
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A newly re-elected President Barack Obama will once again deal with a divided Congress as Democrats retained control of the U.S. Senate while Republicans kept control of the House of Representatives.
Suicide bombing kills 5 in northwest Pakistan
A police officer says a suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan has killed five people, including three policemen.
Democrats hold Senate, win GOP seats in Indiana, Massachusetts; McCaskill survives in Missouri
WASHINGTON – Democrats won a narrow majority in the Senate on Tuesday, snatching Republican-held seats in Massachusetts and Indiana and turning back fierce, expensive challenges in Virginia, Ohio and Connecticut to maintain the control they’ve held since 2007.
All Blacks lead the way as southern raiders storm Europe
SYDNEY (Reuters) – New Zealand, Australia and South Africa bestride the world rankings and will be confident of showing once again over the next month that the North-South divide in world rugby is very much alive and kicking. The long southern hemisphere season has taken its toll in injury, however, and several big names will be absent from the sides that look to storm the citadels of European rugby over four weekends from this Saturday. … Hu Jintao's legacy: A strong but strained China
As Hu Jintao steps down as head of China's Communist Party after 10 years in power, he's hearing something unusual for a Chinese leader: sharp criticism. Deng has 23 points, Bulls hand Magic first loss, 99-93
CHICAGO – For nearly three quarters, the Orlando Magic looked like the team that has been the surprise of young NBA season.
As President Barack Obama wins re-election, Republican contender Mitt Romney out of sight
BOSTON – His reach for the presidency thwarted, Mitt Romney stayed out of sight late Tuesday as news organizations including The Associated Press announced that President Barack Obama had won a second term.
Russell Westbrook shrugs off sore shoulder, leads Thunder past Raptors 108-88
OKLAHOMA CITY – Russell Westbrook shrugged off a sore shoulder to score 19 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised past the Toronto Raptors 108-88 on Tuesday night.
Obama wins re-election, defeating Romney's fierce challenge despite nation's economic worries
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday night despite a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney, prevailing in the face of a weak economy and high unemployment that encumbered his first term and crimped the middle class dreams of millions.
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