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| Storm-wracked campaign | | While the presidential election has topped the news much of the year, it has been pushed aside by Sandy as the storm crashed into the East Coast. Both President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, their running mates, and backers have pretty much curtailed campaigning, some fundraising and advertising as they wait to see the severity of damage from the storm. |
| How to help | | Though no longer a hurricane, Sandy still brings the threat of flooding, snow and massive power outages to millions. |
| Halloween costumes | | They're familiar characters in the debate over controversial Halloween costumes: suicide bombers, geishas, gangsta rappers, rednecks and sexy nurses. |
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