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Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., greets supporters and media as he leaves his polling place after voting in Phoenix.   (Photo by Carolyn Kaster / AP) Factory orders fall 3 times more than expected in September Factory orders dropped by more than three times as much as analysts expected in September as the U.S. manufacturing sector continues to suffer from the economic downturn. MSNBC Special section: Why things changed: The falling standard of living Detroit Free Press World to US: We have a stake, too “I really wish we could vote in your election — after all, it affects all of us.” For most Americans who recently have spent time abroad, chances are they’ve heard some variation of that statement. MSNBC   Decision is now in voters' hands "If we've done everything we can do, then it's up to the people to decide," Obama told a radio interviewer. McCain sounded more like the underdog. "Don't give up hope. Nothing is inevitable here." USA Today Obama casts his vote ABC News Special section: Electoral map calculator CNN McCain, Obama eye potential aides, cabinet appointees Americans will elect not only a president, but also his huge team of aides, advisers and bureaucrats who will help the winner run the federal government for the next four years. MSNBC Blog: November's (not-so-surprising) surprises Newsweek Afghan officials aided in Taliban attack killing 9 US soldiers An internal military review found a local Afghan police chief and another district leader helped Taliban militants stage an attack that killed nine U.S. soldiers. International Herald Tribune   POLITICS Palin didn't violate ethics rules, reports 2nd Alaska panel Alaska Governor Sarah Palin did not violate ethics rules when she fired the state's public safety commissioner, according to an investigation conducted for Alaska's Personnel Board. Bloomberg Alaskans excited, proud of role in election YouTube US rivals in final dash for votes BBC Barack Obama wins in earliest vote in tiny N.H. town Barack Obama came up a big winner in the presidential race in Dixville Notch and Hart's Location, N.H., where a tradition of having the first Election Day ballots tallied lives on. Philadelphia Inquirer Obama's grandmother dies of cancer Sen. Barack Obama's grandmother died of cancer, he said in a statement, a little more than a week after he interrupted the White House race to say goodbye to her. Reuters Obama's family album CBS News The final push MSNBC MORE POLITICS Democrat Inouye: Ted Stevens will return if elected Hawaii’s Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, a Democrat, predicts Alaska's Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, will win reelection and later be exonerated in a statement issued by Stevens' campaign. Politico MORE ELECTION COVERAGE The secrets of what makes your polling place work — or not Polling places are staffed by amateurs and funded and organized by local officials, most of whom are not all that scientific in their planning — and who have limited options to improve their efficiency. TIME Will voters face poll chaos? BBC Special section: Voter identification in the US CNN Voter 101: What you need to know on election day With the election just hours away, voters want to make sure they have everything in order so that their votes will count. Check out the voter guide, which answers several common voter questions. ABC News LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT MySpace and Viacom try to cash in on Internet video MySpace said it and online advertising technology company Auditude are working with Viacom Inc's MTV Networks to make money from user-uploaded video clips. Reuters The Beatles, 'Rock Band' makers to release new video game As predicted, MTV, Harmonix and the Beatles’ Apple Corps. will be partners creating a video game based on the Beatles' music. Rolling Stone SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY E-voting's biggest test As the U.S. heads into a historic and contentious presidential election, concerns over electronic voting technology could be about to stir up controversy over the legitimacy of some results. ABC News Microsoft security report points to downtrend in malware Fewer reports of malware in the wild for the entire industry indicate the security field is getting smarter, Microsoft says. BetaNews Netflix 'watch instantly' for Mac in beta Mac users can now test Netflix for Web video. The online movie house said its new browser plug-in media player is in beta. InformationWeek ENVIRONMENT Bush team rushing to relax environmental policies before exit As the presidential candidates sprint toward the finish, the Bush administration is also sprinting to enact environmental policy changes before leaving power. Environmental News Network RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY The universal quest for happiness: Papal reflections on All Saints, All Souls Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the "panorama of holiness" among Christ's faithful followers, during a midday audience on the feast of All Saints. Catholic World News Take your political angst to a higher level A Web site designed to let people process anger through prayer is being used to vent about politics. Star Tribune   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: After Bush: how to repair US alliances Christian Science Monitor Editorial: The end of the election Economist Column (Karlyn Bowman): Are exit polls reliable? Forbes Column (Alvin Pouissant): Win or lose, how will we cope? Root Column: What states to watch Tuesday night Newsweek Blog: Election offers a distinctive choice USA Today Column: The best presidential campaign ever? Weekly Standard Column (Dahlia Lithwick): Democrats in Virginia Slate   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Joe Gold, Carlos Wall, Steff White-Olson, Walt Chiu, Andrew McMillan, Binal Ghelani, Zahra Jaferi, Jasmine Jernberg and Brian Levine.   GOOD NEWS Taiwan and China envoys sign historic trade pact Taiwan and China set aside decades of hostilities and agreed to drastically expand flights and allow shipping links across the Taiwan Strait, which has long threatened to become a war zone. HappyNews.com Hospice dogs give comfort Once a month, volunteers from the Ottawa Humane Society visit Ottowa Mission hospice to let the occupants spend a little time with a friendly dog or cat. Ottawa Citizen NATION Missing Stevens juror returns, says she lied about death of her father A juror who vanished during Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens' corruption trial told the judge that she lied about her father dying and flew to California to see horse races. Baltimore Sun 'A lot at stake' on California ballots from same-sex marriage to bullet trains From same-sex marriage and abortion to the pleas for taxpayers to open their wallets for police, hospitals and trains, voters make important decisions on statewide ballots. San Francisco Chronicle Bones are Fossett's, DNA testing shows Bones found near where Steve Fossett's plane crashed in eastern California's Sierra Nevadas are those of the adventurer, authorities said. CNN WORLD Rebel Gen. Nkunda surrounds major town, vowing to liberate Congo In one hand, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher. In the other, a spear. The rebel fighter's weapons spoke volumes about Congo's wars old and new. Times Online Once-booming Spain feels the undertow Few places in Europe have prospered in recent years like this bustling crossroads city of 700,000, halfway between Barcelona and Madrid. International Herald Tribune BUSINESS Dollar libor drops as central-bank cash, rate cuts thaw lending The cost of borrowing dollars for one month in London fell to the lowest level in almost four years. Bloomberg More than ever, the waves that move markets start on Wall Street Analysts say the degree of correlation between Wall Street and the rest of the world has increased. International Herald Tribune Auto sales worst since 1983 Shell-shocked consumers are staying away from showrooms: GM sales are down by 45 percent, Ford off 30 percent and Toyota 23 percent. BusinessWeek SPORTS Agent: Greg Maddux set to retire Future Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux is leaning toward retirement, according to a published report. Sporting News Detroit Pistons get Iverson for Billups, McDyess and Samb In the NBA, the Pistons traded guard Chauncey Billups, forward Antonio McDyess and center Cheikh Samb to the Denver Nuggets for guard Allen Iverson. Detroit Free Press EDUCATION Fla. board keeps Klan leader's name at high school A Florida school board voted to keep the name of a Confederate general and early Ku Klux Klan leader at a majority black high school. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Report assesses K-12 online learning Online learning is growing rapidly, but growth requires policy changes to increase educational choices while ensuring high quality and improved student achievement. E-schoolnews HEALTH Sex on TV linked to teen pregnancies Some forms of entertainment are a corrupting influence on children, leading teens who watch sexy programs into early pregnancies and children who play violent video games to adopt aggressive behavior. Reuters Caffeine during pregnancy affects the risk of low birth weight Even consuming low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may increase the risk of having a low birth weight baby, new research shows. WebMD   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Teens who eat breakfast weigh less, US study shows Teenagers who eat breakfast consume more daily calories but weigh less than those who skip the first meal of the day, a study showed. AFP   Photo of the Day U.S. Army soldiers raise their right hands as they take the oath of allegiance for naturalized citizens, in front of a giant American flag, during a ceremony in the al-Faw palace in Baghdad.   (Photo by Petros Giannakouris / AP)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Devote today to something so daring even you can't believe you're doing it. 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