Romney Campaign Expands Battle Into Democratic Strongholds
Mitt Romney and GOP allies push into Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Michigan as Obama funds ads and aides in swing states. Clinton appears for Obama while Romney relaunches campaigning after Sandy. Despite storm, polls show a tight national race with Obama leading in key electoral paths.
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NASA rover finds Martian soil similar to Mauna Kea volcanic soil
Pasadena Calif scientists report Curiosity's first Martian soil sample contains feldspar and olivine minerals linked to volcanic activity. The analysis suggests the landing site soil resembles volcanic soil on Mauna Kea, aiding study of past habitability for microbes.
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Don Ana County hazmat scare prompts brief evacuation
A burning sensation on skin led New Mexico authorities to evacuate a one mile zone around the Dona Ana County Industrial Park and Santa Teresa border crossing. The county airport closed briefly while hazmat crews sampled the air. By Tuesday afternoon only the park remained off limits as no serious injuries were reported and no hospitalizations occurred.
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Hazardous release sickens about 200 near Santa Teresa NM
An unknown hazardous material sickened about 200 people Tuesday near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, just northwest of El Paso, Texas, as workers in the industrial area faced exposure to the substance. Local officials investigated the incident and advised medical checks for those affected.
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Ballot measures span divisive issues in key states
Across 38 states there are 176 measures on the November 6 ballot including calls to repeal the death penalty, legalize marijuana, and allow physician assisted death by own action. Maine, Maryland and Washington could become the first states to legalize same sex marriage by popular vote. Washington Oregon and Colorado show momentum on recreational marijuana. Massachusetts may seek physician assisted death with terminal illness. California faces Proposition 32 aimed at curbing union and corporate political donations from payroll deductions.
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Buckeye Voters Endure Campaign 2012 Onslaught in Ohio
In Sunbury Ohio voters face relentless political ads, mailers, call noise, and traffic as Campaign 2012 nears the election. Residents like Greg Schreiber and Arrowsmith describe frustration and anger at the barrage, while locals note Ohio’s pivotal role with 18 electoral votes.
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