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Terry Branstad served more than 22 non-consecutive years as governor of Iowa, helping shift the state's politics to the right. Now he heads to China to steward a delicate diplomatic relationship.

A dozen European soccer clubs have announced plans to break away form their own "Super League." NPR's Noel King asks Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated why.

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that commemorates loved ones who have died. It is believed their spirits return to their families, who put up ofrendas, or altars, on Nov. 1.

The morning's top headlines include word that the secretary of state will visit the country formerly known as Burma, and that Syrian officials appear to have said yes to the arrival of Arab League officials who will monitor what's happening there.

Also: Bailout deal reached for Cyprus; 3 things to know about NCAA tournaments; Jerry Sandusky gives first interview from jail; winning $338 million Powerball ticket was sold in Bordentown, N.J.

Also: Deal reached on Greek debt and aid; Arafat's grave is opened; North Korea may be preparing a rocket test; Powerball jackpot continues to grow.

Also: Rep. Giffords appears at Tucson memorial; diplomats confirm Iran is enriching uranium; opposition leader in Malaysia is acquitted in sodomy case.

As head of U.S. counterintelligence, William Evanina's job is to stop America's enemies from spying here. "We spend a lot of time fixing what's happened," he says. He'd like to see greater prevention.

With the Greens now leading the polls, their candidate, Annalena Baerbock, 40, is seen as a serious contender. She's moved the once single-issue environmentalist party into the political center.

Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., told reporters that he believes Congress can approve the legislation and send it to the president before the Friday night deadline to avert another partial shutdown.