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• Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama for president
  Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Sunday, describing the Illinois senator as a "transformational figure."
• Obama raises stunning $150 million in September
  Barack Obama raised more than $150 million in September, a stunning and unprecedented eruption of political giving that has given him a wide spending advantage over rival John McCain.
• U.S. pact hits snag as Iraq Shi'ites seek changes
  A landmark pact to allow U.S. troops to stay in Iraq until 2011 hit its first major political snag on Sunday, with Iraq's ruling Shi'ite parties calling for changes just days after a "final draft" was unveiled.
• Powerball Jackpot Moves to $42 Million; $800,000 Power Play Prize Won!
  POWERBALL--(eMediaWorld - October 19, 2008) - The jackpot in America's favorite lottery game is on the move. Even though the grand prize was not awarded Saturday evening, 1 lucky ticket in Colorado (1) matched all 5 white numbers with the Power Play and won $800,000 cash! Two other winners matched all 5 white numbers for $200,000 in the states of Indiana (1) and Montana (1). In addition, 421,686 tickets across the nation won a total of $4,592,302 in prizes. Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $42 million!
• Stevens judged by 2 juries, in trial and election
  When Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens first took the witness stand, it was with his familiar vigor and spunk, telling the judge in a firm voice it would be "a privilege and a duty" to testify. He then crisply recounted what supporters see as a personal history unparalleled in politics.
• Obama raises record $150 million-plus for campaign
  Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised more than $150 million for his campaign in September, breaking the record he set the previous month, his campaign said on Sunday.
• McCoy and No. 1 Texas rout No. 11 Missouri 56-31
  Now that's a Texas two-step. A flawlessly executed one at that. A week after earning Texas' first regular-season No. 1 ranking since 1984 by knocking off Oklahoma, Colt McCoy and the Longhorns used a stunning blend of dominating offense and defense in the first half to crush No. 11 Missouri 56-31 Saturday night.
• 'Joe the Plumber' strikes back at media
  "Joe the Plumber" is lashing out at the media for analyzing his personal life since he suddenly became a focal point of the presidential race last week.
• Palin smiles as 'SNL' mocks her anew
  After watching "Saturday Night Live" make fun of her from afar, Sarah Palin witnessed it first hand this week as Tina Fey engaged in fiction by depicting her at the news conference the Republican vice presidential nominee has yet to hold.
• Taliban kill around 30 people after stopping bus
  Taliban militants stopped a bus traveling on Afghanistan's main highway through a wild and dangerous part of the country's south, captured some 50 people on board and slaughtered around 30 of them, officials said Sunday.
• Japan paper says North Korea message could come Monday
  North Korea could issue an important message on Monday, a Japanese newspaper reported on Sunday, although South Korea said no significant military moves have been detected in their communist neighbor.
• Palin drops in on "Saturday Night Live"
  Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin put in a widely anticipated appearance on "Saturday Night Live," sharing the stage with a host of top stars including Mark Wahlberg, Alec Baldwin and of course Tina Fey, the former SNL star whose impression of Palin has garnered almost as much attention as the Alaska governor herself.
• New U.S. Record Set at Red Bull Soapbox Race San Francisco
  100,000 Watch as Team Trash Clocks 38.5 MPH Down Dolores Street
• Weatherspoon, former Illini star, NBA player dies
  Nick Weatherspoon, a former University of Illinois basketball star who played seven seasons in the NBA, has died. He was 58.
• 4 players share lead at Kapalua
  Morgan Pressel moved into position for her first LPGA Tour victory of the year, shooting a 5-under 67 on Saturday for a share of the third-round lead in the Kapalua LPGA Classic.
• Fenroy's last-second TD lifts Louisiana-Lafayette
  Tyrell Fenroy's 9-yard touchdown run with 42 seconds left lifted Louisiana-Lafayette to a 28-23 comeback victory over Arkansas State on Saturday night.
• No. 3 Penn State breaks Michigan hex in 46-17 win
  Polishing off Joe Paterno's greatest nemesis, No. 3 Penn State ended a dozen years of disappointment against Michigan. Behind the running of Evan Royster and a few momentum-shifting plays by the defense and special teams, the Nittany Lions withstood the Wolverines' early flurry and snapped a nine-game losing streak to their Big Ten rivals, 46-17 Saturday.
• Hossa's OT goal gives Wings 5-4 win over Rangers
  Marian Hossa made his first goal with the Detroit Red Wings quite memorable.
• In swing states, McCain and Obama spar over taxes
  In an outbreak of class warfare, John McCain and Barack Obama swapped sharply worded charges over tax cuts on Saturday, each accusing the other of shortchanging middle-income Americans at a time of economic hardship for millions.
• Rapper Lil Wayne named lyricist of year by BET
  Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta.
• Rapper Lil Wayne named lyricist of year by BET
  Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta.
• Rapper Lil Wayne named lyricist of year by BET
  Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta.
• Hamas grip on Gaza hardens: peace outlook bleak
  Hamas' control of the Gaza Strip is now virtually complete.
• Bush sets financial summit, more to come
  U.S. President George W. Bush announced on Saturday he would host the first in a proposed series of global summits on the financial crisis as the world grapples with the biggest economic debacle since the Great Depression.
• AP Exclusive: MLK siblings try to justify suit
  The Rev. Bernice King and Martin Luther King III haven't spoken to their brother in months, and their painful family feud has kept Dexter King from meeting his only niece, his two remaining siblings said Saturday.
• McCain aide says he's strong in 'real' Virginia
  A top aide to John McCain said Saturday the Republican presidential nominee still has a strong chance of winning the state because of his support in "real Virginia," the downstate areas far removed in distance and political philosophy from the more liberal northern part of the state.
• Former Beijing mayor gets suspend