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At issue: When and if dog 'sniffs' of illegal substances can justify subsequent searches of homes and cars

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Franky and Aldo were not at the Supreme Court on Wednesday to defend their drug-detecting abilities, but it is likely they would have had little to say to the justices who were probing the limits and reliability of their talents when police search for contraband. The German shepherd and chocolate Labrador were in Florida, where the appeals over their work originated.


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At least 20 homes burned to the ground in Mantoloking, in Ocean County, NJ

NEW YORK (CNN) -- More than a week after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York metropolitan area, some commuters will regain something of a sense of normalcy Wednesday morning.


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The dead-even race reflects the nation's deep political chasm

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A roller-coaster ride of an election campaign, buffeted by a superstorm and missteps on both sides, finally concludes Tuesday when America decides if President Barack Obama gets a second term or Republican challenger Mitt Romney will move into the White House in January.


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Monument is planned for 563 feet, a few feet taller than Washington Monument

(CNN) -- Lakota warrior Crazy Horse has long been a controversial figure, so perhaps it's apropos that his memorial follow suit.


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Long Islander worried about looters, not voting

(CNN) -- One week after Superstorm Sandy beat up the Northeast, tearing apart homes and lives in New Jersey, New York and other areas, there's another worry on the horizon: A nor'easter is coming.


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Unlikely Congress would extend voting nationwide due to problems in storm-struck states

(CNN) -- Widespread damage in the East from Superstorm Sandy threw state and local agencies tasked with running next week's election into turmoil, sending them scrambling to make sure they can accommodate voters.


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Mayor: Up to 40,000 people could need housing in New York City

(CNN) -- Kevin Cordova's family tried cooking hot food to stay warm. They wore their winter coats inside and buried themselves under blankets.


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Election result will depend on how many voters turn out and vote

It's all tied up according to a national poll, released two day before the election. 


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Washington DC poses unique challenges

Romney has vowed to "bring people together," to govern as president. His critics say, if elected he would face huge challenges in Washington.


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10 Electoral College Votes at Stake

New polls out Saturday in two of the smaller battleground states - where the first votes of this cycle were counted last January -- show a neck-and-neck race in one state and an advantage for President Barack Obama in another.


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