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Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has declared a voting emergency in the state. To combat long lines, he ordered early-voting polls to remain open for 12 hours on weekdays and for 12 hours total over the weekend. In Ohio, a federal judge ruled that homeless people who want to vote may legally use the address of any place they've spent the night.

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama bought a half-hour of advertising time Wednesday to sell his candidacy to voters. The prime-time ad will air on most major broadcast networks.

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama bought a half-hour of advertising time Wednesday to sell his candidacy to voters. The prime-time ad will air on most major broadcast networks.

With less than a week to go before Election Day, John McCain and Sarah Palin are battling furiously to stage a come-from-behind victory. But many Republicans are bracing for big losses in the White House and Senate — and many are already looking beyond McCain regardless of whether he becomes president.

With less than a week to go before Election Day, John McCain and Sarah Palin are battling furiously to stage a come-from-behind victory. But many Republicans are bracing for big losses in the White House and Senate — and many are already looking beyond McCain regardless of whether he becomes president.

A recent CNN poll found that more than 40 percent of those surveyed weren't confident their votes would be accurately cast and counted. With record turnout anticipated, what should voters be ready for at the polls?

A recent CNN poll found that more than 40 percent of those surveyed weren't confident their votes would be accurately cast and counted. With record turnout anticipated, what should voters be ready for at the polls?