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'90s nostalgia
The Backstreet Boys are reportedly recording a new album, which will be released next spring. [New York]
Larry Page and Sergey Brin
A survey finds that Google+ users are happier with their social network experience than Facebook users are. [Newser]
BAD DAY FOR:
In-flight snacks
Passengers on four separate Delta flights are horrified to find sewing needles in their turkey sandwiches. [Consumerist]
Coming out to the Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America reaffirms its ban on gay members after a secret two-year review. [BuzzFeed]
Soupy potatoes
7-Eleven stores in Singapore now dispense watery instant mashed potatoes and gravy out of a machine. [Death & Taxes]
For more winners and losers see: Good day, bad day: July 16, 2012
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Democrats sweep top races in off-year electionSpeed Read A trio of nationally watched races went to the party
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Political cartoons for November 5Cartoons Wednesday’s political cartoons include five little piggies, narcoterrorist boats, the wealth divide, and more
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Has Zohran Mamdani shown the Democrats how to win again?
Today’s Big Question New York City mayoral election touted as victory for left-wing populists but moderate centrist wins elsewhere present more complex path for Democratic Party
