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At least two major New Jersey nuclear power plants are facing shutdown for precautionary reasons as federal regulators monitor ten facilities in the path of Sandy, downgraded from hurricane to superstorm.

Images from the streets of New York as Hurricane Sandy churned toward the Northeast.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, often known for a combative and aggressive manner, put aside partisanship for the moment and praised President Barack Obama’s preparation for Hurricane Sandy.

Despite an Internet rumor to the contrary, Lady Liberty stood tall before Hurricane Sandy Monday.

As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast, another powerful storm system in Southeast Asia is winding down.

Romney defends comments about FEMA in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy.

Father Fadi Haddad was a Christian priest, but above all a just man, respected by all religions. So why was he killed, and why might Syrian government thugs have wanted him dead?

The short answer: Scientists just can't be sure.

Killing rats has emerged as a popular sport, especially among children.

Hurricane Sandy first made landfall in the Caribbean last week, causing nearly 70 deaths, most in Haiti, while displacing thousands more throughout the region.

After a vote on Monday, Egypt's Coptic Christians are one step closer to selecting a new pope.

In another chapter of the spy war with Beijing, Taiwan has arrested at least three retired military officials for allegedly passing military defense secrets to mainland China.

Sixty-three percent of Australians are now overweight or obese, according to government statistics.

Mother Jones uncovers another secret audio of Romney, this time with his wife, Ann, speaking openly about what they think of Obama.

A massive storm could disrupt the early voting option that is a key factor in this year's election.

Violence continued on the fourth day of the so-called cease-fire between the Syrian military and opposition forces.

In November, Americans will vote on at least 174 ballot measures that if passed can't be overturned by state legislatures or vetoed by a governor.

Early election results in Ukraine show the ruling Party of Regions, led by President Yanukovych, poised to take control of the parliament.

Berlusconi remains the head of People of Freedom party, which holds the largest share of seats in parliament.

Marco Rubio left the campaign trail after learning his daughter was hospitalized for head injuries from an accident.

Obama's new slogan removes the period from "Forward" and adds an exclamation point.

President Obama is helping oversee the federal response to Hurricane Sandy; Vice President Biden campaigns in Ohio; Obama has four-point lead in the key state, according to PPP.

Mitt Romney decides to try and take Ohio -- the state where Hurricane Sandy is forcing him to remain for today, anyway.

Jay Leno suggested an Obama-themed Halloween costume.

Bhola is widely regarded as the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history.

Great Britain, the mother country of the U.S., is watching the upcoming American presidential elections, albeit with somewhat less interest than in 2008.

South Korean activists launched propaganda leaflets against North Korea Monday, a week after the North threatened military action over a similar exercise.

Australia has unveiled a major pivot to Asia policy plan describing Asia’s return to global leadership as “unstoppable.”

The standoff in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo continued for the fourth day Monday, even after the local government cancelled plans to expand a petrochemical complex giving in to the protestors’ demand, news agencies reported.