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There's a new novel from Scotland's Irvine Welsh. His earlier work Trainspotting -- a darkly comic look at heroin use -- became a hit film. Porno follows the same characters in different pursuits. Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr reports.

Commentator Wendee Holtcamp sent us this funny essay about the commentator's nature-boy husband and his penchant for blood worms and other natural delicacies.

Thirty-four Senate seats, all 435 House seats and 36 governorships are at stake in this midterm election. NPR's Robert Siegel and Linda Wertheimer prepare to host special election-night coverage. They are joined by NPR's Mara Liasson in Washington, Adam Hochberg in North Carolina and Phillip Davis in Florida.

Authorities link a September shooting in Clinton, Md., to sniper suspects John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo. Two Virginia courts will be the first to try the men held in a series of shootings and killings in the Washington, D.C. area and the Deep South. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the San Francisco band The Residents, a group that's credited with pioneering punk rock, art rock and techno. They presaged the future of independent labels, music videos and CD-ROMs. So, why have so few people heard of them? NPR's Neda Ulaby came up with some answers.

Republican gains in the midterm elections will bring a new agenda to Capitol Hill, as the GOP reclaims control of the Senate and adds to its advantage in the House. NPR's Scott Simon takes a look ahead with Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN).

Iraq says it is considering a U.N. Security Council resolution ordering Saddam Hussein's regime to disarm or face "serious consequences." Meanwhile, tens out thousands turn out in Florence, Italy, for an anti-war protest. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports.

In South Dakota, Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson claims victory with just 500 votes more than his Republican challenger, Rep. John Thune. In Minnesota, former Vice President Walter Mondale concedes to Republican Norm Coleman. Hear NPR's David Welna.

Robert Siegel talks with E.J. Dionne, a columnist for The Washington Post and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and with David Brooks, senior editor at The Weekly Standard. They discuss the highlights of last night's election results. (6:00)

We note the propositions that won and those that were defeated in yesterday's voting. All state initiatives to liberize marijuana laws failed to pass. Florida voters banned smoking in restaurants and most workplaces. And Oklahoma banned cockfighting. (1:00)

John talks with Ralph Reed, chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, about Republican victories in his state. Republican Saxby Chambliss won a Senate seat from Max Cleland and Sonny Perdue's win will force Democrat Roy Barnes out of the governor's office. (4:30)

Harvey Pitt resigns as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pitt had a stormy 15-month tenure as SEC chief and was recently under fire for his handling of the appointment of William Webster to head an accounting oversight board. Hear NPR's Jim Zarroli and James Cox of Duke University.

Business groups are pleased with the Republican takeover of Congress. They say they were especially influential this year in electing pro-business candidates. Labor unions and their Democratic allies are, of course, not happy about election results. NPR's Peter Overby reports. (4:00)

NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says predictions suggesting that a majority would form to support the Democrats failed to come true. Despite what some describe as a change in voter demographics that could have swept Democrats into office, the Democrats proved unable to tap into the prophesied groundswell. (2:30)

Robert talks with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) about the Republican Party winning control of the Senate. In the new Republican-controlled Senate, McConnell is expected to become Majority Whip.

Harvey Pitt resigns as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pitt had a stormy 15-month tenure as SEC chief and was recently under fire for his handling of the appointment of William Webster to head an accounting oversight board. Hear NPR's Jim Zarroli.

John Ydstie talks with James Cox, who teaches at Duke University Law School, about the future of corporate reform after the resignation of SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt. (4:00)

Robert talks with various Democratic thinkers and leaders about what happened to Democrats in yesterday's election. At issue is whether the leadership and/or party failed to give a clearly defined message and mission. Guests include former Clinton Chief of Staff Leon Panetta, Al From of the Demorcratic Leadership Council, Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) Rep. John Lewis (D-GA).

Arab League foreign ministers gathered in Cairo indicate that Iraq is likely to accept the terms of the U.N. resolution calling for disarmament. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

A Pittsburgh program tries to get barbershops in African-American neighborhoods to help spread preventative-health messages. NPR's Rachel Jones reports.