Here are some of the AP Video-US stories we're working on for 10/29/2012.
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ADVISORY:
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SUPERSTORM SANDY - Hurricane Sandy is slowly closing in on the East coast, dumping rain, wind and even snow across the Mid-Atlantic and New England. See National and Regional - East.
TENNIS FOR THE BLIND - Blind students at a California school are learning to play tennis using their ears. See National.
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CAMPAIGN FOREIGN POLICY - The world is watching closely as American voters make their decision between Democrat incumbent, President Barack Obama, and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The AP takes a look at veterans and the war in Afghanistan that President Obama pledged to win in 2008, where we are now and what the future has in store for the United States under either candidate. AVAILABLE NOW.
FIRST LADIES - Many Americans seem to prefer a first lady who can tackle an issue but still be seen as the nation's wife and mom-in-chief. If she dips into policy, however, her popularity may plummet. AVAILABLE NOW.
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NATIONAL
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SUPERSTORM SANDY - The AP is positioned throughout the region being impacted by the storm. We will also have elements from various locations in the U.S. concerning Sandy's nationwide impact. Content can be found in the National and Regional - East sections on the site.
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OBAMA SAYS HE'S CONFIDENT IN STORM PREPARATIONS - President Barack Obama says he is confident that state and federal governments have done all they can to prepare for the superstorm barreling up the East Coast. See National.
MARYLAND GOVERNOR: STAY INSIDE FOR 24-36 HOURS - Maryland Governor Marin O'Malley is urging Marylanders to stay off the roads and inside for the next 24-36 hours, as Hurricane Sandy makes her way through the state. See Regional - South.
PA. STORE MANAGER: STORM 'WORST SCENARIO' - Workers at a Philadelphia furniture store are using sandbags to block the building's door and putting items on higher ground. Forecasters predict Hurricane Sandy could bring winds up to 75 mph and as much as 10 inches of rain to the area. See Regional - East.
NYSE CLOSES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 11 YEARS - U.S. stock markets are closed as Hurricane Sandy nears landfall on the East Coast are likely to remain closed Tuesday. The last time the New York Stock Exchange had an unplanned closing since the terrorist attacks of September 2001. See National.
LONG ISLAND TOWN DELUGED WITH SEAWATER - On the eastern edge of Long Island, the fishing town of Greenport, New York, was already deluged with seawater, with one street almost completely underwater. Sean Seal was piling dirt sandbags onto the alleyway behind his collectibles store. See Regional - East.
HURRICANE SANDY ROLLS THROUGH RED BANK, NEW JERSEY - In Red Bank, New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy has pushed the Navesink River over its banks flooding nearby streets and homes. The area marina sits empty except for a lone boat being tossed about by the winds. See Regional - East.
CURIOUS NEW YORKERS BRAVE HIGH WINDS AND RAIN - With Hurricane Sandy barreling up the East Coast, some intrepid New Yorkers brave high winds and rain despite warnings, flooding and mass transit closures. See Regional - East.
SUPERSTORM SANDY SHUTTING DOWN EAST COAST - Planes are grounded, public transportation systems are shut, financial markets are closed and residents are evacuating as Hurricane Sandy closes in on the East Coast. See National.
SANDY HITS NEW JERSEY AMID EVACUATIONS - Hurricane Sandy is hundreds of miles from New Jersey, but high winds, rough surf and coastal flooding are already hitting the state. See Regional - East.
SANDY FORCES TRAIN DELAYS IN WASHINGTON - The capital area's transit system shut down rail service for the first time since 2003, and the Smithsonian Institution closed for the day. See Regional - East.
SANDY BRINGING SNOW TO VIRGINIA - As Hurricane Sandy bores down on the Eastern Seaboard, parts of Virginia were starting to see snow. Up to 2 to 3 feet have been forecast for the mountainous parts of West Virginia. See Regional - East.
LAS VEGAS RED CROSS WORKERS HEAD EAST FOR SANDY - Las Vegas Red Cross workers prepare to head East to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in Washington, D.C. and Albany, New York. See Regional - East.
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EVACUATION CENTERS - From New York to Washington, evacuation centers have been set up to keep residents safe as Hurricane Sandy approaches.
TRANSPORTATION DELAYS AND CLOSURES - New York City and Washington, D.C. have halted metro services and airports throughout the region are keeping their planes grounded. The AP is gathering elements from various airports throughout the country, showing the impacts Hurricane Sandy is having nationwide.
CONSTRUCTION CRANE INCIDENT WATCH - A construction crane is dangling off of a high rise in Manhattan. The fire department was called to the scene and the streets were cleared. The AP is watching this location as the storm continues to advance.
CAMPAIGN - The campaign is also being affected by Hurricane Sandy. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was poised to make a last minute push before election day. President Obama will return to the White House today after a trip to Florida. Romney will attend campaign events in Ohio and Iowa. See National and Regional - Central.
EAR ON THE BALL: BLIND KIDS PLAY TENNIS - Students at the California School for the Blind are learning to play a form of tennis adapted for the visually impaired. Turning their ears into eyes, these budding tennis players are expanding the boundaries of what the blind can do.
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REGIONAL
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NY, BLOOMBERG: NYC SCHOOLS CLOSED AGAIN TUESDAY - Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City schools will remain closed on Tuesday because of Hurricane Sandy. Mayor Bloomberg reiterated that residents in low-laying should still evacuate if they are able. AVAILABLE NOW.
AZ, SKYDIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS - Skydive Arizona is hosting the 2012 U.S. Parachute Association National Skydiving Championships where more than 500 aerial athletes will compete in multiple events in various forms of skydiving.
NV, VEGAS RED CROSS WORKERS HEAD EAST FOR SANDY - Las Vegas Red Cross workers prepare to head East to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in Washington, D.C. and Albany, New York. AVAILABLE NOW.
CA, GIANTS WIN WORLD SERIES - San Francisco turned into a big street party after the Giants won their second World Series in three years. Some fans showed off their brand new Giants World Series Championship T-shirts. AVAILABLE NOW.
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INTERNATIONAL
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DEADLY BLAST NEAR DAMASCUS - Government-controlled Syrian television broadcast pictures which appeared to show the chaotic aftermath of a blast in a Damascus suburb that killed 10 people. Buildings were severely damaged and several cars appeared to have been destroyed. AVAILABLE NOW.
WATER BUFFALO RACE - Hundreds of people turned out in Chonburi on Thailand's eastern seaboard to see the annual Buffalo Racing Festival, where more than 100 water buffalo tear down a sand-covered track. AVAILABLE NOW.
PANDAS ADJUSTING WELL TO NEW HOME - Kai Kai and Jia Jia are 'adjusting well' to their new home at the Singapore Zoo according to zoo officials. AVAILABLE NOW.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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REED AND LUTZ ON FINAL 'TWILIGHT' - Nikki Reed and Kellan Lutz talk about the final installment of the 'Twilight' movies, 'Breaking Dawn: Part 2'. AVAILABLE NOW
KARDASHIAN DRESSES AS MERMAID - Kim Kardashian dresses as a sexy mermaid to host the Midori Green Halloween party, with her captain Kanye West. AVAILABLE NOW.
COTILLARD WOWS CRITICS IN 'RUST AND BONE' - Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenarts discuss their award-winning drama, 'Rust and Bone.' AVAILABLE NOW.
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AP LIFESTYLE (AP VIDEO-US INCLUDES AP LIFESTYLE STORIES)
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ZOMBIE HAUNTED HOUSE - Zombies are on the loose in the U.S. Halloween is the time when ghosts and ghouls traditionally stalk the night shadows - and one house in Maryland is more haunted by tortured souls than most. AVAILABLE NOW.
ITALIAN TREE HOUSE - The number of European visitors to Italy has slowed during the ongoing financial crisis. But a unique bed and breakfast in a tree house is proving to be the perfect way to beat the economic blues. AVAILABLE NOW.
EUROPEANS LOOK FOR JOBS IN LONDON - Britain's economy has officially emerged from its nine-month recession, and jobless southern Europeans are looking there for the opportunities they lack back home. But the U.K. government is in favor of further austerity measures, including curbing the number of EU workers and their dependents entering the country. AVAILABLE NOW.
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