HARRISBURG, Pa.—Democratic registration has surged by 13 percent and Republican ranks have shrunk by 1 percent as a record 8.6 million people in battleground Pennsylvania registered to vote in the presidential election. Full Article at Boston Globe

NEW YORK -- The economy and the overall advertising market may be under pressure, but political ad spending this year is expected to reach a new record, even though it may fall short of original estimates. Full Article at Hollywood Reporter

It's been three years since city resident Eugene Freeman voted in an election. Full Article at Lancaster Online

The remains of a pit used to trap wolves that once roamed the Highlands is added to a database of historic sites. Full Article at BBC News

"Senator McCain has stated that human life begins at the moment of conception. This would have many implications for scientific research and health policy. Full Article at ScienceBlogs

The Stockton Record has endorsed a Democrat for president for the first time in 72 years. Full Article at Fresno Bee

Three crashes early in his career led Navy officials to question or fault his judgment. A Times review of his record suggests he was cocky, occasionally cavalier and prone to testing limits. Full Article at Los Angeles Times

CUMBERLAND, Maine -- Thousands of glowing jack-o'-lanterns created quite a sight at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, but an attempt to set a world record for having the most carved pumpkins lit at one time fell short of its goal. Full Article at Boston Channel.com

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sarah Palin's televised showdown with Joe Biden drew nearly 70 million U.S. viewers, far surpassing last week's John McCain-Barack Obama face-off and ranking as the most watched vice presidential debate ever. Full Article at Boston Globe