Highlights of this day in history: FDR wins unprecedented third term in the White House; Richard Nixon elected President; Former President Reagan says he has Alzheimer's; George Foreman sets boxing record; Pianist Vladimir Horowitz dies. (Nov. 5)
Today in History for November 5th
Obama: 'I Will Work With Anybody of Any Party'
President Obama took his campaign to the battleground state of Ohio Sunday night, telling supporters in Cincinnati that he would work "with anybody of any party to move this country forward.
Looking for Faith After Superstorm Sandy
Many residents of New York's Breezy Point neighborhood gathered for Sunday mass at a local church. Superstorm Sandy and a subsequent fire heavily damaged Breezy Point. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was applauded when he spoke about braving the storm. (Nov. 5)
Amputee With Bionic Leg Climbs 103 Floors
Zac Vawter used his bionic leg to climb 103 floors in Chicago's iconic Willis Tower. The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, where Vawter is receiving treatment, sponsored the charity stair climb. (Nov. 5)
Early Voters Overwhelm Miami Elections Office
The Miami-Dade County Elections Office closed on Sunday, when it was overwhelmed with huge lines of early voters. The office re-opened an hour later. (Nov. 5)
AP Top Stories
Here's the latest news for: Monday, October 5th: Looking for Faith after Superstorm Sandy; Final campaign day; Greek unions start 3 days of anti-austerity action; Amputee with bionic leg climbs 103 floors.
112-year-old US Apparel Maker in Pa. to Close
One of the last U.S. apparel manufacturers of its kind is losing its shirt. Production at family-owned apparel manufacturer, FesslerUSA will shut down soon forcing dozens of employees out of work after nearly 113 years. (Nov. 5)
Romney: Voting Is the 'One Job Left'
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is urging Americans to vote as he kicks off his last and longest day of campaigning before Tuesday's election. (Nov. 5)
Jason Biggs Tackles 'Grassroots' Politics
Jason Biggs discusses his revelations about politics after starring in dramedy 'Grassroots,' while director Stephen Gyllenhaal explains the idea behind the film. (Nov. 5)
Fla. Voters Look Forward to Election
With one day left before Tuesday's election, voters at a suburban Miami coffee shop are eager for the big day. (Nov. 5)
Bostonians Talk About Former Gov. Mitt Romney
On the day before Election Day, people in Boston go about their morning routines but offer opinions on the state of the race that includes former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney. (Nov. 5)
Voters Get Ready in President Obama's Hometown
In Chicago, voters have mixed feelings about favorite son President Barack Obama. Some are predicting a victory for him. Others just want the campaign and all the television ads to end. (Nov. 5)
Electoral Edge Could Boost Obama
AP political editor Liz Sidoti describes the state of the presidential campaign the day before the election. (Nov. 5)
Obama Begins Final Day of Campaigning in Wis.
President Barack Obama kicked off a busy final day on the campaign trial in Madison, Wisconsin Monday. Obama made his final pitch to a crowd of more than 18,000. Later, he will make stops in Columbus, Ohio and Des Moines, Iowa. (Nov. 5)
State Battles That Could Mean Presidential Win
AP's Stephen Ohlemacher discusses the states that President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney consider critical for for victory on election day. (Nov. 5)
Wisconsin Prepares for Record-setting Election
From an appearance by President Barack Obama on Monday morning to one by Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan at night, Wisconsin found itself squarely in the campaign crosshairs on the eve of Election Day. (Nov. 5)
Wild Dogs Kill 2-year-old Boy at Pa. Zoo Exhibit
A mother's attempt to give her two-year-old son a better view of wild African dogs turned into a tragedy at the Pittsburgh Zoo after the boy fell into the exhibit and was killed by a pack of the animals as relatives and bystanders looked on. (Nov. 5)
NYC Anything but Normal for Schools, Commuters
Commuters and school kids streamed back into New York City Monday, but the day was anything but normal. (Nov. 5)
Raw: Long Lines at NYC Gas Stations
A driver said he waited in line for 2 hours before heading to another gas station in the Bronx so he could fill up on Monday. (Nov. 5)
Ohio Voter on Election: Every Second Counts
In Columbus, 15,000 people waited in line for as long as two hours from Friday through Sunday to cast early ballots in a state that could decide the presidential election. About 1.6 million people have voted early in Ohio. (Nov. 5)
Raw: Four-Alarm Fire Burns in New Jersey
A large fire engulfed two apartment buildings in Jersey City, New Jersey Monday afternoon. WABC-TV in New York shows aerials of the four-alarm fire that left some firefighters needing medical attention. (Nov. 5)
Raw: Reported Syria Suicide Blast Kills 4
A blast occurred in the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday, according to reports shown from State-run Al-Ikhbariya television. Several people were killed and injured, Al-Ikhbaria said. (Nov. 5)
Bloomberg: More Flooding Possible in NYC
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said another storm this week could bring more flooding to his city, 'although thankfully not of the scale that Sandy did.' (Nov. 5)
Zoo: Wild Dogs Killed Boy Who Fell in Exhibit
A Pittsburgh medical examiner has concluded that a toddler who fell into an African painted dog exhibit on Sunday was killed by the animals, not by the fall. Officials say the boy bounced off a safety net and into the enclosure. (Nov. 5)
AP Top Stories
Here's the latest news for Monday, November 5: Candidates make last stab at key states; Gas prices fall, except in NY area; Zoo says wild dogs killed boy; Sharon Osbourne has double mastectomy.
Week After Sandy, Still a Slow Slog in NJ, NY
Superstorm Sandy is long gone, but not its aftermath. In New York and New Jersey, residents are battling long gas lines, scrambled commutes and darkened schools. And in many locales, the power is still out. (Nov. 5)
Obama's Chicago Ready for Election Day
On eve of the election President Barack Obama's home city of Chicago is ready and all about politics. On Tuesday night the President will be in the Windy City as election results are announced. (Nov. 5)
Obama, Romney Make Last-minute Pleas in Race
President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made last-minute pleas for votes Monday, employing their last vestiges of energy, celebrity boosters and plenty of jet fuel to encourage every supporter and the few remaining undecideds. (Nov. 5)
Christie Talks to 'The Boss' Amid Sandy Response
Gov. Chris Christie said Monday that he had unexpectedly spoken with Bruce Springsteen. Christie said he had been talking about storm damage with President Obama aboard Air Force One, when Obama handed the phone to Springsteen. (Nov. 5)
Cuomo: Affidavit Ballots for N.Y. Sandy Victims
New Yorkers forced from their homes because of Superstorm Sandy will be able to vote by affidavit ballot at any polling site in the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. (Nov. 5)
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