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We're being told that Sen. John McCain is the "underdog" while Sen. Barack Obama is ahead — but pollsters say the gap is narrowing just as the race comes to a close. But how accurate are these polls?

He's been spending most of his time trying to avoid a loss in traditional red states, but is still able poke fun at his political predicament.

He's been spending most of his time trying to avoid a loss in traditional red states, but is still able poke fun at his political predicament.

Newspaper editors John Kanelis of the Amarillo Globe-News in Texas and Kevin Riley of the Dayton Daily News update the election as it takes shape in their communities.

Newspaper editors John Kanelis of the Amarillo Globe-News in Texas and Kevin Riley of the Dayton Daily News update the election as it takes shape in their communities.

The presidential campaign has mesmerized Europe, the historical cradle of anti-Americanism. After eight years of transatlantic tensions, Barack Obama is Europeans' overwhelming favorite.

The presidential campaign has mesmerized Europe, the historical cradle of anti-Americanism. After eight years of transatlantic tensions, Barack Obama is Europeans' overwhelming favorite.

One Vietnamese community says it respects the presidential candidate for serving years in a North Vietnamese prison camp. They also believe he'll represent their interests as president.

The candidates have also been racing for innovative ways to reach more voters. Barack Obama is advertising in video games while John McCain's supporters meet in the virtual world of Second Life.

One Vietnamese community says it respects the presidential candidate for serving years in a North Vietnamese prison camp. They also believe he'll represent their interests as president.