[U.S.] Evacuations, shutdowns on East Coast before storm

Evacuations, shutdowns on East Coast before storm
http://abcnews.go.com/International/slideshow/hurricane-sandy-east-braces-superstorm-17561482
1 of 16. Storm waves from Hurricane Sandy in Ocean City, New Jersey, October 28, 2012. The popular boardwalk in this resort town has dozens of businesses facing the ocean and is expected to get the full brunt of the storm when it hits land sometime ...

2012 Senate Races: Democrats Counting On New England
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/10/28/3071166/republicans-poised-for-gains-in.html
WASHINGTON -- Democrats are counting on their New England friends to help them pick up Republican-held Senate seats on Nov. 6 and construct a barrier against losses in Nebraska and elsewhere that could erase their majority.

Trick or treat â€" Keep kids away from sugary Halloween candy
http://www.knowabouthealth.com/trick-or-treat-keep-kid-away-from-sugary-halloween-candy/9142/
Halloween is around the corner with just three more days to go. If you have small kids, your excitement must be at the peak with activities including selection of dress for your little one to making plans for the evening.

Federal offices in Washington area to be closed Monday because of Sandy
http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/227238/44/OPM-Federal-Government-Closed-to-the-Public-Monday
WASHINGTON - Federal workers in the Washington area are getting a day off thanks to Hurricane Sandy. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management says federal offices will be closed Monday.

Superstorm Cuts Short Statue of Liberty...
http://abcnews.go.com/US/slideshow/statue-liberty-reopens-126th-anniversary-17571017
The Statue of Liberty has officially reopened to the public after a renovation project. The public will just have wait until a massive storm has passed to see it.

Amtrak Cancels Northeast Service Ahead of...
http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/us_news/Amtrak-cancels-northeast-service-ahead-of-Sandy
Amtrak says it is canceling service across the northeastern U.S. on Monday as Hurricane Sandy threatens to create a wet, windy mess in the region.

Sandy disrupts campaigns; impact on race too early to tell
http://www.channel4.com/news/hurricane-sandy-the-election-october-surprise
NEW: A Romney campaign stop scheduled for Tuesday in New Hampshire is canceled; Access to voting centers is a concern if storm's effects linger until Election Day; Virginia governor: Measures will be taken to ensure residents are able to vote; McCain: ...

China Blocks Web Access to Times After Article
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/10/28/china-wen-family-wealth.html
HONG KONG - The Chinese government swiftly blocked access Friday morning to the English-language and Chinese-language Web sites of The New York Times from computers in mainland China in response to an article in both languages describing ...

Obama's independent problem
http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Storm-ruins-presidential-campaign-plans-3987185.php
President Obama has a problem with independents. And it's not a small problem. In the last three releases of the tracking poll conducted by The Washington Post and ABC News, Obama has trailed former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney among ...

Alleged "Killer" Nanny "Always Was A Normal Person," Says Her Family
http://www.smh.com.au/world/weve-got-nothing-bad-other-than-she-killed-two-children-20121029-28dw8.html
Yoselyn Ortega, the nanny who apparently killed two of the three children she took care of, has not been charged for the Thursday crime.

Newt Gingrich defends Richard Mourdock's rape remarks
http://natmonitor.com/2012/10/28/newt-gingrich-defends-richard-mourdocks-rape-remarks/
Speaking on ABC's “This Week,” Former Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich defended the controversial remarks made by Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock during Tuesday's Senate debate.

Red Cross Focuses on Preparedness
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/10/28/sandy-storm-ontario-redcross.html
The local chapter of the Red Cross is preparing for the worst with Hurricane Sandy. The chapter is making sure there are cots, pillows, food and staffing to support those who may be in need of shelter and food.