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In U.S. fight over gay marriage, both sides gearing up for more battles Nov 28th 2012, 12:04 NEW YORK (Reuters) - After a watershed year for gay marriage in the United States that included ballot victories and a presidential endorsement, advocates have staked out a handful of states where they believe the next round of fights over same-sex unions can be won. But any victories will not come easily. Those who defend marriage as a union of one man and one woman plan to use the November 6 defeats as a rallying cry and fundraising tool. ... Media files: 2012-11-28T120406Z_1_CBRE8AR0XJE00_RTROPTP_2_MARRIAGE-GAY-COMICS.JPG (image/jpeg) Storm's wrath offers New Jersey's Christie political windfall Nov 28th 2012, 11:09 NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, once a darling in the Republican Party, is now everybody's darling in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. With his highly visible visits to storm-damaged coastal towns with President Barack Obama, not to mention a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live," the blunt, brash governor has been winning over independents, Democrats and others who like the bipartisan image. ... Media files: 2012-11-28T110650Z_1_CBRE8AR0UVH00_RTROPTP_2_STORM-SANDY.JPG (image/jpeg) Record $500 million Powerball jackpot drives ticket-buying frenzy Nov 28th 2012, 09:03 (Reuters) - Dreams of vast riches from a record Powerball jackpot of at least half-a-billion dollars drove enthusiastic ticket-buying across the United States ahead of the Wednesday night draw, and continued heavy sales could nudge the payout higher, authorities said. Powerball has not had a winner for two months, and the pot has already grown by nearly $175 million due to brisk ticket sales after no one won the top prize in Saturday's drawing. The next draw for the prize on Wednesday night would dish out a whopping $327.4 million and counting if paid as a lump sum. ... Media files: 2012-11-28T090306Z_1_CBRE8AR0P5C00_RTROPTP_2_USA-LOTTERY.JPG (image/jpeg)

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