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• Clearing the smoke before the debate
• Meningitis probe could stifle hospital drug supplies
• France sending drones to West Africa, holding secret talks
• Effect of the Hispanic vote in Vegas may not stay in Vegas
• What American foreign policy means for your wallet
• Iran sanctions vs. oil prices: Obama faces tough decision
• Is Lance Armstrong's downfall now complete?
• What's Donald Trump's October surprise?
• California hit with tornadoes, snow and much needed rain
• Photos: National Geographic auctioning famous images
• First-person: Tension on the trail when reporters are kept from voters
• Ex-Marine raises $4,000 to be reunited with his Afghan dog
• Florida Keys hosts underwater pumpkin carving contest
• Akin aide uses profanity in shot at McCaskill
• Making sense out of Gallup and other presidential polls
• FDA investigating deaths with link to Monster Energy Drinks
• Blimp-like airship with Romney ad crash lands in Fla.
• Man hit by car bounces off windshield, sticks the landing
• Male beluga whale mimics the human voice, scientists say
• Russell Means, Indian activist, actor, dies at 72
• Parents considering legal action over school yoga
• Italian scientists convicted over quake warning

Clearing the smoke before the debate Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:53 AM PDT We've collected and fact-checked the key foreign policy points to keep in mind during tonight's final face-off.

Meningitis probe could stifle hospital drug supplies Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:46 PM PDT The extended shutdown of a sister company of the pharmacy at the center of the deadly U.S. meningitis outbreak may exacerbate drug shortages for some hospitals and healthcare providers as the number of infection cases neared 300, U.S. health regulators said. Ameridose, a drug manufacturer owned by the same people who own New England Compounding Center (NECC), has been closed since October 10. It will remain shuttered until November 5 while authorities inspect the plant, at least temporarily cutting off supplies to its customers. ...

France sending drones to West Africa, holding secret talks Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:04 PM PDT The country seeks to steer international military action to help Mali's feeble government win back the northern part of the country from al-Qaida-linked rebels.

Effect of the Hispanic vote in Vegas may not stay in Vegas Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:24 AM PDT This city has seen more political commercials than anywhere else in 2012, more than anywhere else in the history of presidential campaigns: 73,000 TV ads, according to The New York Times.

What American foreign policy means for your wallet Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:13 PM PDT While you watch tonight's debate, remember this: All foreign policy is domestic. If it happens overseas, it impacts us at home.

Iran sanctions vs. oil prices: Obama faces tough decision Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:26 PM PDT Just weeks after the election, President Barack Obama will be faced with a pivotal decision on oil sanctions on Iran, in which he will have to balance the need to stay tough on Tehran without pushing oil prices too high. In considering whether to extend a new series of six-month exemptions to Washington's oil sanctions, the administration must decide whether China, India, South Korea and other nations have done enough to wean themselves from Iranian oil. Forcing cuts that are too aggressive could fuel a new rally in oil prices, benefiting Iran and hurting allies. ...

Is Lance Armstrong's downfall now complete? Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:01 PM PDT It felt — and was — truly momentous. The crash-landing in a spectacular plunge from grace.

What's Donald Trump's October surprise? Posted: 22 Oct 2012 06:34 AM PDT The real estate mogul, reality TV star and de facto leader of the "birther" movement, says he is planning a "big announcement" about the president.

California hit with tornadoes, snow and much needed rain Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:49 PM PDT Fall looked a lot like winter across Northern California on Monday as the first major storm of the season spawned at least one tornado, brought out snow plows on Interstate 80 and showered the rest of the parched region with much-needed rain.

Photos: National Geographic auctioning famous images Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:38 PM PDT A small selection of the magazine's massive archive will be sold at Christie's in December and is expected to bring in about $3 million.

First-person: Tension on the trail when reporters are kept from voters Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:26 PM PDT The report Monday from Canton, Ohio, that reporters were kept from voters at a rally for Vice President Joe Biden is the latest example of the difficulties inherent in a national campaign with thousands of moving parts. It wasn't the first time journalists have had trouble gaining access to voters at events and, when it [...]

Ex-Marine raises $4,000 to be reunited with his Afghan dog Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:46 PM PDT Former Marine Shaun Duling, 27, is taking the Corps' creed, "Leave No Man Behind," to a whole new level. When Duling completed a year-long contract in Afghanistan earlier this month, he was heartbroken that he had to leave behind one of his closest companions, a...

Florida Keys hosts underwater pumpkin carving contest Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:49 PM PDT In advance of Monday's final presidential debate, divers carved two pumpkins into the likenesses of President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney. The carvings were part of an underwater pumpkin carving contest held in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, which brought out 42 divers. "I decided to carve Mitt Romney because of [...]

Akin aide uses profanity in shot at McCaskill Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:40 PM PDT On Monday, senior campaign adviser Ricky Tyler tweeted, "If Claire McCaskill were a dog, she'd be a ..."

Making sense out of Gallup and other presidential polls Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:43 PM PDT The pollsters at Gallup have been on the defensive after issuing tracking polls showing Romney with a significant lead over Obama.

FDA investigating deaths with link to Monster Energy Drinks Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:06 PM PDT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it's investigating reports of five deaths and a non-fatal heart attack linked to highly caffeinated Monster Energy Drinks.

Blimp-like airship with Romney ad crash lands in Fla. Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:34 AM PDT Oh, the humanity: A blimplike aircraft displaying a Mitt Romney campaign ad crash-landed in a field in Davie, Fla. The police said strong winds forced the dirigible down on Sunday evening. According to the Sun Sentinel, the two people onboard the 160-foot airship were unhurt. The craft, which was flying a sign with an image [...]

Man hit by car bounces off windshield, sticks the landing Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:22 AM PDT An incredible video that appears to show a pedestrian bounce off the windshield of a vehicle involved in a high-speed chase—and walk away seemingly unscathed—is making the rounds online. The footage, shot from the car's dash-cam, shows the vehicle speed through an intersection and swerve as it approaches a man crossing the street. The man [...]

Male beluga whale mimics the human voice, scientists say Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:11 AM PDT Move over, Moby Dick. Scientists have found a white whale capable of imitating human speech.

Russell Means, Indian activist, actor, dies at 72 Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:52 AM PDT The activist who helped lead the 1973 uprising at Wounded Knee reveled in the spotlight.

Parents considering legal action over school yoga Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:15 AM PDT A group of parents is bent out of shape by free yoga classes at schools in this San Diego County beachside community, fearing they are indoctrinating youngsters in eastern religion.

Italian scientists convicted over quake warning Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:35 AM PDT Six scientists and a gov't official were sentenced to prison for failing to warn of a 2009 quake that killed more than 300 people.

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