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Mitt Romney and President Obama wave to the audience during the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, on Wednesday. David Goldman/AP hide caption

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Romney's Debate Performance Swings Polls In His Favor

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled since 1986, speaks in January at Uganda's Makarere University in the capital Kampala. Uganda celebrates a half-century of independence next month, and Museveni has ruled for more than half of that time. Ronald Kabuubi/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Uganda's Leader: 26 Years In Power, No Plans To Quit

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President Obama speaks during a campaign event at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., on Friday. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Obama's Jobs Plan Focuses On Federal Investment

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Peter Geiger lines up before the start of the pumpkin race in Damariscotta, Maine. Patty Wight/Maine Public Radio hide caption

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In Pumpkin Regatta, It's Toothy Grins All Around

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An Egraph signed by Philadelphia Phillies baseball player Jimmy Rollins. Egraphs offers an autographed digital picture with a handwritten note and a personalized audio message for $50. Egraphs via AP hide caption

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Baseball Autographs Get A Digital Upgrade

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Plucky Former Poultry Farmer Goes Wild For Gators

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