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Hurricane Sandy: Economy should bounce back analysts sayThough hurricane Sandy will impact dozens of industries and cause billions in damages, experts say the economy should recover quickly with reconstruction after the storm.
Hurricane Sandy: The situation in 17 states from the Carolinas to MaineThe eye of Hurricane Sandy is still about 300 miles from land, but it's long reach is already being felt in 17 states. Some are being hit, others are getting ready for the storm's arrival.
Giants sweep Tigers away for World Series titleSan Francisco won its second Major League Baseball championship in the past three years Sunday night, winning four straight against the American League champion Detroit Tigers.
Hurricane Sandy grounds flights in Boston, NYC, Washington DCHurricane Sandy's high winds has forced the cancellation of some 7,500 flights on Sunday and Monday in East Coast cities. Hurricane Sandy is now 300 miles from land but 1,000 miles across.
Crunch time for the Tigers. Can they avoid a World Series 4-0 trouncing?The Giants have dominated the Tigers in the World Series. Timely hits combined with another great effort on the mound and sharp defense put them close to their second title in three years.
Hawaii tsunami: Smaller waves than predicted after Canada quakeHawaii tsunami: Initial tsunami waves are small. But Hawaii residents got a good test of tsunami preparedness in the wake of Saturday's magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Canada.
Racial attitudes have not improved in the four years since Obama took officeA poll by the Associated Press shows that although America elected its first black president, after four years racial prejudice against blacks and hispanics has increased slightly.
World Series news: Security in Detroit, a symphonic wager, and all those VenezuelansThe San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers are back at it Saturday in the 2012 World Series. The Giants lead the Tigers two-zip, but don't count Detroit out – especially in their home park.
Massachusetts tackles the medical marijuana questionThis November Massachusetts voters will determine whether the state should allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Some say the law could be the next step to full legalization in the state.
Penn State holds child abuse prevention conferenceStill picking up the pieces after the Jerry Sandusky molestation scandal, Penn State will hold a three-day conference on preventing child abuse. Notable participants will include Elizabeth Smart and Sugar Ray Leonard.
Campaigning with an eye on the stormAs Sandy heads north, bearing down on battleground states, President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney have had to rethink their campaigns and cancel some events.
Romney adviser Sununu backs off Colin Powell race statementFormer New Hampshire governor John Sununu issued a statement late Thursday night saying Powell is a friend and he respects the endorsement.
Detroit, a city still on the rebound, hosts World SeriesWhen the Series returns to Detroit Saturday for Game 3, TV viewers will get a glimpse of a vibrant downtown, including Comerica, the General Motors towers, popular restaurants and flashy casinos.
Colorado: Teen confesses to Jessica Ridgeway's murderAustin Reed Sigg, a 17-year-old interested in mortuary science, confessed to the abduction and murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway. He was also involved in a May attack on a runner. Sigg made his first court appearance on Thursday.
New York City: Police officer dreams up cannibalism plotGilbert Valle, a suspended New York City police officer has been charged with getting too close to carrying out his dreams of cannibalizing women. The judge in the case, U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry Pitman, described the charges as "profoundly disturbing."
Hurricane Sandy, 'Frankenstorm,' threatens East CoastHurricane Sandy: Autumn leaves could vanish early as an unusual mix of hurricane and winter storm bears down on New York City and New Jersey.
Romney stands by Mourdock as Obama continues criticism of rape remarkRomney's campaign has said he disagreed with Mourdock's remark, but Romney is standing by his endorsement of Mourdock.
Ga. church volunteer killing suspect to face court hearingAbout 20 to 25 people were gathered in the chapel when the shooting happened.
Fastest highway in America costs $6.17 per car to drive on itFastest highway in America: It's a 41-mile Texas toll road with a speed limit of 85 m.p.h. But truckers say the fastest highway in America is too fast and unsafe for them.
New poll: Mitt Romney gains with women, Barack Obama gains with menMitt Romney has closed the 16-point advantage that Barack Obama had with women, a new poll shows. Obama has narrowed the advantaged Romney had with men. Overall, voters are more upbeat about the economy.
