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1.It's Election Day 2009. Voters in New Jersey¹ and Virginia will head to the polls to elect governors. The results could be seen as an early test of President Barack Obama's political influence. President has spent considerable time in both New Jersey and Virginia campaigning for the Democratic candidates.

2.Federal health officials say pregnant women only need to get one dose of the swine flu vaccine², but young children still need to get two. More of the vaccine is becoming available across the nation. Federal officials say supply is expected to catch up to demand soon.

3.It will cost you more to fly this holiday season. Most of the largest U.S. airlines have increased a surcharge for travel on the busiest travel day to 20 dollars. That’s up from 10. A spokesman for American Airlines says the increase is due to supply and demand.

4.The Philadelphia Phillies have forced a Game 6 in the World Series, beating the New York Yankees last night 8-6. Chase Utley hit two home runs and Cliff Lee won for the second time in the series. Game 6 is Wednesday in New York. The Yankees lead the Series, three games to two.