3 November 2008: Morning

China has quickly become a leading producers of drug ingredients--as quality concerns grow, the F.D.A. struggles to regulate.

Chinese toy factories close, blame downturn; the result: unemployment, social tension.

Iceland finds itself on the U.K.'s list of terrorist entities, blames the Brits for financial crisis.

Core77 presents the winners of its voting-booth design challenge.

"The distinction between 'real' and 'virtual' is becoming as quaint as the 19th century distinction between 'mind' and 'body.'"

Penn State president asked not to attend Palin's speech on campus last week--the campaign provided no reasons why.

Iraqis weigh in on their preference for U.S. president.

"The president is one government bureaucrat." No matter who wins, expect stocks to rise in the next four years.

I, for one, am looking forward to four years of peace, prosperity, and delightful Pixar productions. Writers imagine a post-election world.

Presidential campaign commercials, 1952-2008, including Clinton's 1996 "drummer" spot.

It's about those who have worked all their lives and never fully realized the promise of America. A Republican banker canvasses for Obama.

Rich: The question of race has diminished, magnified over the course of this election.

This. Fucking. Election.