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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., waves to the crowd as he speaks at a rally at The Oval at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo.  (Photo by Alex Brandon / AP) Global shares continue to slide European markets have fallen sharply in trade, touching five-year lows, as investors continue to fret about the depth of the global economic slowdown. BBC Hong Kong Stocks Plunge the Most Since 1989 Tiananmen Crackdown Bloomberg Syria condemns deadly 'US raid' Syria has condemned an alleged US raid that killed at least eight people in the country's east, close to the Iraqi border, calling it an act of "serious aggression". Al Jazeera Gas prices drop record amount A 53-cent drop in gas prices has set another record, and the publisher of a national survey predicted that prices will continue to decline - but at a slower pace. CNN Gas is cheaper, but now what? NPR   McCain, Obama battle into the homestretch Heading into the final days of the 2008 contest, the White House competitors campaigned in key battlegrounds that President Bush won four years ago as the Electoral College map tilts in Obama's favor. MSNBC Alaska's largest newspaper endorses Barack Obama Seattle Times McCain: campaign doing fine MSNBC Two killed in Arkansas campus shooting Two people were shot and killed and a third wounded on an Arkansas university campus, according to university hospital officials. Reuters Stop loss likely to go on The Army's use of involuntary extensions of combat duty, known as stop loss, will likely continue through 2009 despite earlier pledges. USA Today Questions about Iranian leader's health Reports about the health of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have stirred speculation about whether the controversial populist will run again for the country's highest elected office in June. Baltimore Sun Ahmadinejad: I want 'fresh endeavor' with U.S. CNN   NATION Chicago police torture probe widens The investigation of claims that Chicago police tortured suspects with beatings and electric shocks won't stop with the federal indictment of a controversial homicide commander. ABC News POLITICS Early voting fraud: rhetoric or reality? Nationwide, 40 million voters are expected to cast early ballots this year. And they're doing so amid charges from both parties of attempts to steal the election through either voter fraud or suppression. CBS News Obama asks voters to 'turn the page' Democrat Barack Obama called on voters to "turn the page" on the policies of the Bush administration as he emphasized his message of change in a closing argument for the presidential campaign. Reuters Obama lays out health, education reform MSNBC Republican candidates warn against one-party rule Staring down an election that could see them reduced to an ineffective minority in the House and the Senate, Republicans are offering a new argument to voters: the danger of single-party rule. CBS News McCain guarantees victory Politco The punditocracy's Seven Biggest Blunders of the 2008 election Salon.com LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Amy Poehler gives birth SNL cast member Amy Poehler and husband Will Arnett welcomed their first child, son Archie Arnett. "He is 8 lbs. 1 oz.," rep Lewis Kay said. "Amy, Will and Archie are all healthy and resting comfortably." Entertainment Weekly Hudson family pleads for boy's safe return The family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson is pleading for the safe return of her 7-year-old nephew, who has been missing since Hudson’s mother and brother were found dead. Chicago Sun-Times Mother's heart-breaking plea ABC News HEALTH The diet that has Japan going bananas Since opera singer Kumiko Mori announced she lost 15 pounds on the "Morning Banana" diet, there's been a shortage of bananas. The Morning Banana has taken Japan by storm. WebMD Hurting your child for attention Munchausen syndrome by proxy. It's a rare form of child abuse in which a parent — usually the mother — causes her own child to become sick to get attention for herself. ABC News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Hawaiian cave reveals ancient secrets The Makauwahi Cave — once a Pleistocene dune field, and later a sinkhole with pickling-jar powers — may be the richest fossil site in the Hawaiian Islands, perhaps in the entire Pacific Island region. LiveScience Software might soon let you know if you hog the discussion People who want to improve their communication skills may one day have an unusual helper: software programs that analyze the tone, turn-taking behavior and other qualities of a conversation. International Herald Tribune EDUCATION Report: Parents key to stemming high-school dropouts Many parents of students in low-performing schools say they're not kept informed, a new report finds. Christian Science Monitor Students, schools adjust for economy Thousands of high school seniors are navigating a college admissions process that was stressful and complicated even before credit froze, stocks crashed and families' finances were upended. USA Today   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (David Greenberg): How FDR saved capitalism in 8 days Slate Column (Lisa Miller): Authentic worship through the Web Newsweek Column (Emily Yoffe): Why humans are quick to take offense, and what that means for the presidential campaign Slate Editorial: The race for president is far from over PittsburghTribune-Review Column (Elliot Morley): Low-carbon economy is not a luxury BBC Column: On Iraq, McCain doesn't have a clue Salon.com Editorial: It's time to get rid of Electoral College Houston Chronicle Column: A makeover with an ugly gloss International Herald Tribune Column: Bush should run for Congress Christian Science Monitor Column: Emerging markets and the financial storm Economist   Site edited by: Jasmine Jernberg, Tom Moran, Erin La Rosa, Brian Levine, Carlos Wall, Andrew McMillan, Steff White-Olson and Joe Gold.   GOOD NEWS Purple tomato 'may boost health' Scientists have developed purple tomatoes which they hope may be able to keep cancer at bay. BBC Man to donate 800-plus acres for park Don Robinson has made arrangements to donate a piece of land as large as New York's Central Park to create a new Missouri state park. MSNBC WORLD Thousands flee fighting as Congo rebels seize gorilla park Congolese rebels seized a major military camp and a spacious gorilla park in a renewed bout of heavy fighting that sent thousands fleeing, according to the United Nations and park officials. CNN Rebels take over gorilla park CNN Peace prospects dim as Livni sets stage for early Israeli elections The hope of peace between Israelis and Palestinians suffered a fatal blow when the Israeli foreign minister informed President Shimon Peres she was unable to stitch together a new ruling coalition. TIME Israeli coalition government talks end Guardian BUSINESS Failed bank gets the housing fix right One failed bank just may have the answer for the housing crisis. FDIC Chairwoman Sheila Bair told the SBC about the success her agency has had in helping IndyMac, which the FDIC took over this summer. CNNMoney Yes, there will be bonuses this year Forbes Wireless bolsters Verizon profits despite lagging economy Verizon Communications Inc reported higher profit thanks to strong wireless sales, despite worries that a slower U.S. economy would hurt spending by consumers and business customers. Reuters IMF director keeps job despite affair The head of the International Monetary Fund will keep his job despite having an affair with a married subordinate, the agency's executive board concluded. BusinessWeek SPORTS No. 3 Penn State gets closer to Texas, Alabama in BCS Penn State surged in the Bowl Championship Series standings after its big win. Still, the Nittany Lions are in danger of being unbeaten and left out of the BCS national championship game. ESPN World Series Game 4 preview Breaking down tonight's World Series game. All stats for starting pitchers are postseason only. Sports Illustrated Rays 'shine on' through song ABC News ENVIRONMENT The most potent unknown greenhouse gas revealed A gas used in flat panel televisions, computer displays, microcircuits and solar panels is 17,000 times more potent than carbon dioxide, and far more prevalent in the atmosphere than previously estimated. Environment News Service Climate change may drown cities Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is among more than 3,000 identified by the UN-Habitat's State of the World's Cities 2008/09 as facing the prospect of sea level rise and surge-induced flooding. Environmental News Network RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Beer lovers: What would Jesus brew? While alcohol and religion don't always mix, no less a figure than Benjamin Franklin once said: "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." CNN Christian ghost hunters seek life on the other side A 2005 Gallup poll showed three-fourths of Americans believe in some sort of paranormal activity, including horoscopes, ESP, astral projection and witches. Just 32 percent said they believe in ghosts. Religion News Service How to vote Catholic Does religion have a place in politics? The Catholic Church doesn't endorse particular candidates or parties, but it does intend to help Catholics recognize and understand the implications of their faith. Catholic Digest   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Textiles that track your health Garments that can measure a wearer's body temperature or trace their heart activity are just entering the market, but the European project BIOTEX weaves new functions into smart textiles. 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