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Gov. Jesse Ventura names key adviser Dean Barkley as interim senator, leaving the Senate with 49 Republicans, 49 Democrats and two independents. Meanwhile, Republican Norm Coleman and Democrat Walter Mondale trade sharp barbs in a debate. Hear NPR's David Welna.

The broadcast giant, which is known for pushing a conservative viewpoint, did not immediately say how many of its TV stations were directly affected.

Harvey Pitt resigns as chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission. Pitt had a stormy tenure as SEC chief and was recently under fire for his handling of the appointment of William Webster to head an accounting oversight board. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

Republicans recapture control of the Senate and add to their advantage in the House. Democrats gain ground in governor's mansions around the nation. NPR's Mara Liasson reports.

Midterm election results show Republicans regaining control of the Senate and adding to their advantage in the House, while Democrats gain ground in governor's mansions around the nation. NPR News reports.

As midterm election results roll in, Republicans appear headed for gains in the House and are making a strong bid to regain control of the Senate. Democrats are making a solid showing in governor's races around the nation. NPR News reports.

Harvey Pitt resigns as chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission. Pitt had a stormy 15-month tenure as SEC chief and was recently under fire for his handling of the appointment of William Webster to head an accounting oversight board. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

Ballistics tests confirm the rifle linked to the Washington, D.C.-area sniper attacks was also used in shootings in Louisiana and Alabama. Hear NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty and Larry Abramson. Oct. 31, 2002.

The climate pattern known as La Niña generally brings winters that are drier and warmer than usual across the southern U.S. and cooler and wetter in the northern part of the country.

Ballistics tests confirm the rifle linked to the Washington, D.C.-area sniper attacks was also used in a Baton Rouge murder of a beauty supply store worker in September. NPR's Adam Hochberg reports.