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Israel launches attack on Syrian government forces near Damascus
by Jane Arraf
Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.
Mich. Voters Defeat 2 Organized Labor Ballot Issues
by Rick Pluta
Unions poured millions of dollars into ballot campaigns to guarantee collective bargaining rights in the Michigan Constitution and allow state-paid home care assistants to organize into a union. Both were resoundingly defeated.
In Storm-Ravaged N.J. Town, A Scramble At The Polls
by Jim Zarroli
It was not an ordinary Election Day in Belmar, N.J., one of the beach towns that was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Some of the regular polling places were flooded, and town officials had to come up with new ways to get voters to the polls.
In Storm-Ravaged N.J. Town, A Scramble At The Polls
by Jim Zarroli
It was not an ordinary Election Day in Belmar, N.J., one of the beach towns that was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Some of the regular polling places were flooded, and town officials had to come up with new ways to get voters to the polls.
How Important Was Gender Gap In 2012 Election?
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Republican pollster Kellyanne Conway about the election results and the role of female voters and other demographics.
How Important Was Gender Gap In 2012 Election?
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Republican pollster Kellyanne Conway about the election results and the role of female voters and other demographics.
In North Dakota, A Tale Of Two Ticket-Splitters
by Neda Ulaby
In West Fargo, N.D., voters have a tradition of sending one party to the White House and the other to Congress. Two voters maintained that tradition — but not as you'd expect. North Dakota's Senate race is still too close to call.
In North Dakota, A Tale Of Two Ticket-Splitters
by Neda Ulaby
In West Fargo, N.D., voters have a tradition of sending one party to the White House and the other to Congress. Two voters maintained that tradition — but not as you'd expect. North Dakota's Senate race is still too close to call.
Democratic Candidates Do Well In Sunshine State
by Debbie Elliott
In Florida, the presidential race is still too close to call. Exit polls show President Obama with strong support among Black and Hispanic voters in the state. The party retained a Senate seat and picked up a few key congressional races.
Democratic Candidates Do Well In Sunshine State
by Debbie Elliott
In Florida, the presidential race is still too close to call. Exit polls show President Obama with strong support among Black and Hispanic voters in the state. The party retained a Senate seat and picked up a few key congressional races.
Gay-Marriage Supporters Do Well In State Elections
by Steve Inskeep
There were many more ballot initiatives across the country. A constitutional amendment proposed in Minnesota would've defined marriage as strictly between a man and a woman. That effort was defeated by voters — one of several victories for supporters of same-sex marriage Tuesday night.
Gay-Marriage Supporters Do Well In State Elections
by Steve Inskeep
There were many more ballot initiatives across the country. A constitutional amendment proposed in Minnesota would've defined marriage as strictly between a man and a woman. That effort was defeated by voters — one of several victories for supporters of same-sex marriage Tuesday night.
Colo., Wash. Voters Pass Marijuana Ballot Issues
by Jeff Brady
Voters in Washington state and Colorado approved ballot measures legalizing recreational marijuana use. In Colorado, the drug will be regulated like alcohol. Residents over 21 years old will be allowed up to an ounce of marijuana.