[U.S.] Superstorm Sandy: The north-east begins long struggle to recovery

Superstorm Sandy: The north-east begins long struggle to recovery
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/31/us-north-east-struggle-recovery-sandy
America's devastated north-east began to struggle to life in the wake of superstorm Sandy even as millions of people remained without power and the US military continued to launch rescue missions to people trapped by floodwaters.

Why Late-Night Jokes About Romney Really Outnumber Those About Obama
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/01/why-late-night-jokes-about-romney-really-outnumber-those-about-obama.html
Romney jokes on late-night TV outpaced Obama jokes 2-1, according to a George Mason study. So why's Mitt so funny? From his uncoolness to his refusal to go on their shows, Lloyd Grove gathers a few explanations.

Chris Christie Won't Tolerate Long Showers, Questions About Politics
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/11/chris-christie-restricts-nj-water-usage.html
At a news conference on Wednesday night, Chris Christie announced that he's issuing mandatory water use restrictions for New Jersey because power outages are straining the state's water-treatment system.

National Guard helps Hoboken's trapped residents
http://abcnews.go.com/US/hoboken-nj-residents-wade-flooded-city-national-guard/story?id=17610332
New Jersey National Guard troops began distributing ready-to-eat meals on Wednesday and rescuing thousands of Hoboken residents trapped in brownstones and condos for two days by the surging waters of the Hudson River.

NYC subway creaking back as region assesses damage
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/31/new-york-public-transportation-sandy
This aerial photo shows the damage to an amusement park left in the wake of superstorm Sandy on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Seaside Heights, N.J.

4 shot at USC Halloween party; campus on lockdown
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/four-wounded-in-halloween-shooting-at-los-angeles-campus-287129
Photo(6). Four people were shot during a Halloween party on the USC campus late Wednesday, including one person who was critically injured.

DHS Secretary Napolitano Uses Hurricane Sandy to Hype Cyber Threat
http://www.forbes.com/sites/seanlawson/2012/11/01/dhs-secretary-napolitano-uses-hurricane-sandy-to-hype-cyber-threat/
No natural disaster in the last several years has passed without a government official or civilian “expert” using it to raise fears of cyber threats.

Briton in missiles-to-Iran case to enter new plea
http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/130358/
Tweet. Briton in missiles-to-Iran case to enter new plea. Published: November 1, 2012 3:07 AM By The Associated Press JUAN CARLOS LLORCA (Associated Press).

Joe Biden Jokes About 2016 Run for President
http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2012/11/01/biden-assumes-campaign-role-aggressor
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Hurricane Sandy: Snooki, 'Jersey Shore' Cast Distressed Over Seaside Heights
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i6hU_xkbtohutdnHY6P-_3wQjo3A?docId=CNG.073e23c3bc7552acd6e8b3ff96cf3683.5f1
Snooki and her fellow “Jersey Shore” cast mates are devastated that the place they once called home is now in near shambles. The cast released statements to MTV sending the residents in Seaside Heights their condolences and best wishes to those hit ...

The Man Behind @ComfortablySmug, Hurricane Sandy's Worst Twitter Villain
http://www.buzzfeed.com/jackstuef/the-man-behind-comfortablysmug-hurricane-sandys
During the storm last night, user @comfortablysmug was the source of a load of frightening but false information about conditions in New York City that spread wildly on Twitter and onto news broadcasts before Con Ed, the MTA, and Wall Street sources had to ...