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Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Last Update: 11:06 AM ET

Costly, Bitter Race Goes to the Voters

Campaign Over, Voters Take to the Polls

A poll worker, Lisa Amico, right, helped voters in an unheated tent serving as a polling site in Staten Island.
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Polls Open in Tight Contest; Push for Turnout Gears Up

From makeshift sites in communities hit by Hurricane Sandy to more typical booths in schools, Americans began voting.

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Expect a Long Night, but Clues Could Come Early

A guide to know who is up, who is down and if court challenges and recounts could be in the works.

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A Rush to Find Ways for the Storm-Tossed to Vote

New Jersey and New York both said they would allow voters uprooted by Hurricane Sandy to cast provisional ballots anywhere in their states.

In Case of a Recount, a Long Wait for Ohio

Ohio has a labyrinthine recount procedure that ensures weeks of delay and the likelihood of myriad lawsuits.

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Odds for Romney Grow Longer

President Obama appears to have gained ground, leading Mitt Romney in national polls by an average of 1.6 points.

Northeaster May Stymie Recovery Efforts in the Region

A potentially dangerous storm is expected to bring winds and high tides that could add to the misery of residents still reeling from the hurricane and set back the restoration of power.

Where Boardwalks Beckon, Way of Life in Splinters

Several of the century-old wood-plank promenades integral to the identity of coastal communities in New Jersey and New York were destroyed by the storm.

Northeaster May Stymie Recovery Efforts in the Region

A potentially dangerous storm is expected to bring winds and high tides that could add to the misery of residents still reeling from the hurricane and set back the restoration of power.

Officials Begin Relocating the Displaced

Federal officials approved assistance totaling more than $203 million as part of a program expected to accelerate.

Where Boardwalks Beckon, Way of Life in Splinters

Several of the century-old wood-plank promenades integral to the identity of coastal communities in New Jersey and New York were destroyed by the storm.

The Appraisal

In Brooklyn, Worrying About What’s in the Water

The flooding from the Gowanus Canal has raised questions about inadequate infrastructure and filthy waters.

Gas Lines Ease, but Shortages Persist in Region

Shorter waiting times were reported in northern New Jersey after an odd-and-even rationing system took effect, but many gas stations were closed.

Harassers of Women in Cairo Now Face Wrath of Vigilantes

Groups are emerging to protect women and shame the police, combating a longstanding problem.

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Putin Fires Russian Defense Chief, a Longtime Ally

President Vladimir V. Putin fired Defense Minister Anatoly E. Serdyukov on Tuesday, as the police pursued an investigation of wrongdoing within the ministry.

Brother of Syrian Parliament Speaker Is Killed

Mohammad Osama al-Laham was assassinated during his morning commute, as clashes convulsed Syrian cities.

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Editorial: The Battle for the Senate

Republican hopes for control of the United States Senate have been curtailed by rigid or unappealing candidates.

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The Real Loser: Truth

Romney has wagered that facts can be ignored with impunity.

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Speaking His Mind, Beyond the Forecast

A weatherman is calling for better methods of alerting the public to storm advisories.

Trying to Save Research as the Water Rose

As a storm threatened New York University buildings, researchers from around the world rushed to help.

 

Eucalyptus Trees Earn Rain Forest Stripes

Giant eucalyptus trees share traits with rain forest trees and should be reclassified, a study says.

Would You Buy on the Waterfront?

Waterfront property values in the New York area are unlikely to suffer in the long term, but new regulations — and buyers’ expectations — could affect how it is built and sold.

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An Artist’s Truck That’s No More Than It Needs Be

A 1972 Dodge Power Wagon that once belonged to Donald Judd, a pillar of the Minimalist art movement, is now in the hands of a New York furniture designer. Judd had even painted the truck.

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