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The race for the White House
The polls have just opened on election day in the United States, after the longest and most expensive presidential campaign in history. Both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney conducted frenzied campaigns until the end, attending rally after rally in swing states like Ohio and Virginia.
North America correspondent, Lisa Millar, in Boston
Half an hour before the polls open for the US elections Lateline crosses live to correspondent Lisa Millar for the latest news.
Rates on hold
For the first time in seven years, the Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold on Melbourne Cup day, citing the last quarter's unexpectedly high inflation reading and denying households a pre-Christmas mortgage cut.
Pell withdraws support for St John's administration
The Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell, has withdrawn his support for the administration of St John's College at Sydney University after revelations of a toxic culture of bullying and intimidation.
Former NSW treasurer appears before ICAC
At a hearing before the Independent Commission Against Corruption, former NSW Labor treasurer and minister for roads Eric Roozendaal admitted getting a good deal on a car he purchased for his wife 5 years ago but denied giving favourable treatment in return to the family of Labor power broker Eddie Obeid.
Interview with Foreign Minister Bob Carr
Bob Carr, in Kuala Lumpur for talks with the Malaysian government, discusses the US election, China and power plays between the great super-powers.
UK announces child sex abuse inquiry
British prime minister David Cameron says he will launch an independent investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at a North Wales children's home in the '70s and '80s.
Pakistan to investigate inhumane sheep slaughter
Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has raised the slaughter of thousands of Australian sheep in Karachi with the Pakistani leader at the Asia Europe Summit in Laos.
Cup marred by controversy
A betting scandal embroiling champion jockey Damien Oliver threatened to overshadow the Melbourne Cup and has many calling for immediate racing reforms.
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