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	Click to View in Browser 11/6/2013 Christie wins big in New Jersey, Democrat takes Virginia in governors' races (Reuters) - Moderate Republican Chris Christie easily won re-election as New Jersey governor, while a conservative Republican popular with the Tea Party movement narrowly lost his bid for the Virginia governorship, in two races closely watched for signs of voters' moods ahead of the 2016 presidential race. Kennedy kin Skakel to seek bail from judge who granted new trial MILFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, who spent the past 11 years in prison for the 1975 murder of a teenage neighbor in Greenwich, Connecticut, is due in court on Wednesday to ask the judge who overturned his conviction to release him on bond while awaiting a new trial. Police capture last 2 inmates of 4 who escaped an Oklahoma jail (Reuters) - Two remaining Oklahoma inmates out of four who escaped from a county jail through a maintenance hatch in a shower last month have been captured, an official at the Caddo County Detention Center said on Wednesday. Liberal de Blasio wins New York City back for Democrats NEW YORK (Reuters) - Liberal Democrat Bill de Blasio cruised to victory on Tuesday in the race to succeed New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, marking the first time a Democrat has captured City Hall in two decades. Washington state GMO labeling measure headed for defeat-opponents SEATTLE (Reuters) - Opponents of a Washington state ballot measure that would have required labeling of foods containing genetically modified crops declared victory on Tuesday, citing early voting results. Interest in Obamacare rises despite website problems: Reuters/Ipsos poll (Reuters) - Uninsured Americans are showing more interest in the coverage offered under President Barack Obama's healthcare law despite technical problems that have hindered enrollment through a government website, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Condo vote stirs passions over San Francisco's haves and have-nots SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The proponents of the 8 Washington condominium project envisioned 134 luxury units rising from San Francisco's waterfront — a gleaming symbol of a local economy in roaring good health. Tax vote puts bankrupt California city on track for solvency SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Voters in Stockton, California approved a tax hike on Tuesday, putting a city that had been regarded as a test case of pension spending in U.S. municipal bankruptcies closer to regaining solvency. Telluride, Colorado voters reject tax on sugary drinks DENVER (Reuters) - Voters in the ski resort town of Telluride, Colorado overwhelmingly rejected a proposed tax on sugar sweetened drinks, proponents of the measure said late on Tuesday. Colorado voters approve 25 percent taxes on recreational marijuana DENVER (Reuters) - A Colorado measure to impose sales and excise taxes of 25 percent on newly legalized recreational marijuana and earmark the first $40 million in revenue for public schools was approved by voters on Tuesday, Governor John Hickenlooper said. Related Video Russia Greenpeace protest Deadly blasts rock China Great Debate Not 'court-packing,' GOP's aim is 'court-shrinking' Why the U.S. must lead on Disabilities Treaty A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend