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Author: By the CNN Wire Staff
Published: Oct 07 2012 12:19:53 AM EDT   Updated On: Oct 07 2012 02:55:06 PM EDT
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UPCOMING

Venezuela-Election (Will update)

Venezuelans voted Sunday in a presidential election that pits incumbent Hugo Chavez against challenger Henrique Capriles Radonski.

Syria-Civil-War (Will update)

Syrian forces killed at least 36 people in a Damascus suburb Sunday, opposition activists said, as the government said it "cleansed" the area of terrorists.

Libya-Government

Libya's General National Congress rejected Prime Minister-elect Mustafa Abushagur's crisis government proposal Sunday. The vote results in the automatic dismissal of Abushagur as prime minister-elect, while keeping the current government in place until a new one is formed.

FEA-Belief-Secularism-Myths

A secularist is not just an atheist, nor is secularism only reserved for Democrats. The author of "How to Be Secular: A Call to Arms for Religious Freedom" takes on these myths and more.

US-SpaceX

SpaceX will begin its first official resupply flight to International Space Station on Sunday, NASA says.

TRAVEL-Gas-Prices

Average U.S. gas prices edged up a fraction of a penny over the past two weeks, buoyed by a sharp increase in California as other parts of the country saw declines.

MED-Meningitis-Exposure

The number of cases of fungal meningitis linked to steroid injections has risen to 91, the CDC reported Sunday.

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INTERNATIONAL

Venezuela-Elections (also see Venezuela-Chavez-Profile and Venezuela-Capriles-Profile)

Venezuelans voted Sunday in a presidential election that pits incumbent Hugo Chavez against challenger Henrique Capriles Radonski.

Syria-Civil-War

Syrian forces killed at least 36 people in a Damascus suburb Sunday, opposition activists said, as the government said it "cleansed" the area of terrorists.

Israel-Downed-Drone

Israeli military experts Sunday worked around the clock to examine the remains of a mysterious drone that was shot down after penetrating Israeli airspace from the Mediterranean Sea.

Pakistan-US-Drone-Protest

A protest march against U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan, led by former cricket star turned politician Imran Khan, came to a halt on Sunday when authorities blocked access to the demonstration's final destination in the tribal region, officials told CNN.

Sudan-Crash

A Sudanese military plane crashed southwest of Khartoum on Sunday, killing 15 people, state media said.

Iraq-Executions

Iraqi authorities executed 11 prisoners on Sunday after they were convicted of terrorism, Iraq's Ministry of Justice said in a statement.

South-Korea-US-Announcement

South Korea announced Sunday that it reached a deal with the United States that allows Seoul to extend the range of its ballistic missiles, a move widely seen as an effort to counter possible threats from North Korea.

Philippines-Peace-Deal

The Philippines has reached a preliminary agreement with Muslim rebels, the president announced Sunday, marking a major milestone after decades of insurgency in the nation's south.

Honda-Recall

Honda is recalling CR-V crossovers manufactured between 2002 and 2006 because of an electrical switch that could melt and cause a fire.

Somalia-New-PM

Somalia's new president has named a prime minister as the nation sets up an effective central government following decades of civil war.

SPORT-Tennis-Djokovic-Nishikori-Win

Kei Nishikori made history as he became the first home player to capture the Japan Open after a three-set win over Milos Raonic Sunday.

U.S.A.

Alabama-Student-Killed

Alabama authorities are investigating why a campus officer shot and killed a naked 18-year-old freshman who they say was acting erratically outside the university police station.

POLITICS

POL-The-Undecided-Millenial-Voter

He's 25, lives with his parents and works three part-time jobs. Millennials like Tyler York helped elect Barack Obama. But York is disillusioned with the president, distrustful of his challenger. He's learning that choices - personal and political - are rarely easy.

POL-Latino-Voter-Registration-Pennsylvania

In the days before a voter registration deadline, Latino groups are usually wrapping up their outreach efforts aimed at driving potential voters to the polls on Election Day. But this election season, Rafael Collazo led a sparse team of volunteers into the streets of Philadelphia, scrambling to get voters he wishes he could have signed up months ago.

POL-Romney-Ad

A new ad released by Mitt Romney's campaign Sunday pushes back against a claim President Barack Obama repeatedly leveled at Wednesday's presidential debate - a claim CNN's Fact Check found to be false.

POL-Axelrod-Romney-Brazenness

Obama campaign senior adviser David Axelrod said Sunday that President Barack Obama was "taken aback at the brazenness" of Mitt Romney's departure from his past positions during their first debate. The Obama campaign will adjust accordingly for the next debate, he said.

POL-Johnson-Nonfactor-Priebus

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said he's not concerned that Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson will tip the scales in November.

POL-Priebus-VP-Debate

The Republican National Committee chairman continued to downplay debate expectations for the GOP ticket Sunday, this time setting the stage for the upcoming showdown between Vice President Joe Biden and GOP vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan.

POL-Ohio-Economy

Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat, argued Sunday the swing state's relatively low unemployment rate is a result of President Barack Obama's economic policies rather than the work of current Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican.

POL-Surrogates-Debate-Performances

Surrogates continued to spar Sunday over last week's presidential debate, with Democrats calling Mitt Romney's performance "superb acting" while Republicans said the GOP candidate showed substance.

MONEY

MONEY-stocks-lookahead

Investors are on pins and needles ahead of the start of third-quarter earnings season.

FEATURES

COMMENTARY-Tapscott-openness-Apple

Author Don Tapscott explains why a naked Apple would be a better company.

COMMENTARY-Vertesi-Apple-maps

Give Apple maps a chance, says Princeton professor Janet Vertesi.

COMMENTARY-Greene-Cyber-Real

There's nothing virtual about cyber attacks, says CNN contributor Bob Greene.