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Tammy Duckworth, the Democratic candidate in Illinois' 6th Congressional District, is joined by Sens. Barack Obama, left, and Dick Durbin for a rally in Elmhurst, Ill. Duckworth is being challenged by Republican Peter Roskam.  (Photo by M. Spencer Green / AP) WORLD Court sentences Al Qaeda bomb plotter to life in prison A British judge sentenced a top al-Qaeda operative to life in prison for a trans-Atlantic plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange, the World Bank and London hotels. CNN Teen among 50 killed in Gaza clashes A Palestinian teacher was critically injured and one teenager was killed when an Israeli missile aimed at suspected rocket launchers landed near a school bus in Gaza. Times of London WEATHER Deadly rains force hundreds to evacuate Flooding in Western Washington state stopped traffic, cut power and forced scores to flee, prompting states of emergency in 18 counties. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Killer tornado hits town in Japan At least nine people have been killed and more than 15 were injured when a tornado swept through a town in northern Japan. BBC   US voters finally have their say Republican control of Congress is on the line in an election colored by voters' dismay over the Iraq war and misbehavior in Washington. CNN ELECTION: VOTING Electronic vote problems hit several states Election machine problems caused delays and jangled nerves in several states as voters began turning out for midterm elections. USA Today Saddam back in court for genocide trial US News & World Report Iraqi Aide: Saddam to hang within months Times of London Iraqi police face torture charges Iraq's Interior Ministry says that for the first time, it has brought charges of torture against police officers. USA Today Third Marine pleads guilty in Iraq civilian slaying ABC News US school bus injuries more numerous than thought New data say school bus-related accidents send 17,000 children to emergency rooms each year, more than twice as many as previously estimated. MSNBC   Congress likely to add more women Widespread dissatisfaction with the status quo is giving female candidates one of the best chances to significantly boost their ranks within Congress and statehouses since the heralded "Year of the Woman" in 1992. CBS Dems confident, but some polls see GOP trimming gap Democrats headed into election day with polls showing them poised to gain control of the House and possibly the Senate, but Republicans remained hopeful of preventing a Democratic sweep. San Francisco Chronicle Voters consider South Dakota abortion, land rights in 11 states Voters across the US face 205 ballot questions that will determine abortion rights in South Dakota, oil taxes in California and restrictions on land seizures in 11 states. Bloomberg N.J. race could decide Senate control Republican Tom Kean Jr. said he felt energized by voters' response, while Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez vowed to steer America in a new direction. Yahoo Poll: Republicans less enthusiastic about voting than Democrats A TIME poll shows Republicans may be approaching voting day without one of the big advantages they enjoyed in November 2004 - their ability to motivate supporters to go out and vote. Time WORLD Sandinista leader Ortega appears near victory Daniel Ortega appeared headed back to Nicaragua's presidency, 16 years after a U.S.-backed rebellion helped oust the former Marxist revolutionary. MSNBC EU calls for full power cut probe The European Commission has called for a full investigation into the causes of a blackout that left swathes of western Europe without power at the weekend. BBC Israel refuses to ban gay pride parade Israel's attorney general refused to ban a gay pride parade in Jerusalem despite threats of violence. ABC News SPORTS Seahawks ring up nine sacks in shutout of Raiders Craig Terrill and the Seattle Seahawks delivered the kind of defensive performance they needed with Shaun Alexander and Matt Hasselbeck on the sideline with injuries. ESPN   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Ask them, and young people will vote Christian Science Monitor Column: What to recall, what to forget on Election Day Miami Herald Blog: Borat: Unethical St Petersburg Times Column: North Korea returns to the negotiating table International Relations Center Editorial: Fight the ground war this Tuesday Huffington Post Editorial: Sneaky ballot initiatives USA Today Column: This election's missed debate Christian Science Monitor Editorial: The only issue this Election Day RealClearPolitics   Site edited by: Rich Garcia, Peter Dunn, Nancy Weil, Joe Naroditsky, Yvonne Lee, Tom Regan and Jesse Glickstein.   GOOD NEWS Soup and hope for Russia's homeless as winter bites Mikhail might not seem to have a lot going for him; he's facing another harsh winter in a city where most are oblivious to his plight. But today he is happy. Reuters NATION Clinics ask how O'Reilly got abortion records Two abortion clinics are asking the Kansas Supreme Court to seize records obtained by Attorney General Phill Kline, an abortion-rights opponent, and Fox TV's Bill O'Reilly. CNN Prosecutor commits suicide over sex sting A prosecutor killed himself as police tried to serve him with an arrest warrant alleging he solicited sex with a minor, authorities said. CBS Fire tears through Orlando alligator park A three-alarm fire tore through one of central Florida's oldest attractions Monday, killing up to four animals but injuring no one at Gatorland. Florida Times-Union Fed official says US economy will withstand housing slump Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Sandra Pianalto predicts the economy will withstand the housing slump and grow at a "moderate"' pace. Bloomberg Health firms tap new CEOs to solve woes Wanted: chief executive officer for global pharmaceutical company. Must be able to develop new products, fight generic competition and defend the price of drugs to governments and the public. Reuters CMA awards "Believe" in Brooks & Dunn The "Hillbilly Deluxe" artists took home their 14th Duo of the Year trophy, along with three other statuettes, at the 40th Annual Country Music Association awards. E! Online Snoop Dogg surrenders on weapons charge Rapper Snoop Dogg surrendered to police in California to face charges of possessing a deadly weapon, but posted $150,000 bond and was released. Washington Post TECHNOLOGY Play a game, watch a movie on Xbox 360 Microsoft plans to offer TV and movie downloads through the Xbox 360, expanding the capabilities of its video-game console and offering high-definition content not available through other download sites. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Researchers show off 'silent' plane prototype The conceptual design from a team of US and British researchers would both reduce noise and decrease fuel consumption and costs. CNN HEALTH Chinese scientists identify deadly gene in H5N1 Chinese scientists have identified a gene in the H5N1 bird flu virus which they say is responsible for its virulence in poultry, opening the way for new vaccines. Reuters ENVIRONMENT Candidates on the environment The war in Iraq may be the big issue in the midterm elections. But the environment might also come into play, as voters consider key questions about the nation's energy policy. Louisville Courier-Journal Europe Carmakers: Green car sales slow European customers don't want to buy the environmentally friendly cars that would help the auto industry lower carbon dioxide emissions. 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