Today’s Most Popular Stories 10.19.09

Each day, Ashley Estill surfs your sites for the most popular stories of the day. Here are the top headlines for October 19, 2009:

Washington Post: Poll: majorities support public option, health insurance mandate

Washington Times: U.S. troop funds diverted to pet projects

Washington Examiner: Look in the mirror, Mr. President

USA Today: Girl in tuxedo denied a place in school yearbook

CQ Politics: Californians Down on Their Congressional Leaders

The Hill: Thomas to White House: End Fox fight

Politico: CNBC, Reuters fall for climate hoax

ABC News: Balloon Boy’s Parents to be Charged Next Week

CBS News: Afghan Vote Fraud: 1.3M Ballots Tossed

Fox News: CBS Sportscaster Outlines Wife’s Lavish Spending Habits in Messy Divorce Trial

MSNBC News: High jobless rates could be the new normal

CNN: ‘The Hills’ Stephanie Pratt arrested for DUI

Wall Street Journal: Nobel Committee Chairman Draws Fire Over Pick

NPR: A Bitter Rift Divides Atheists

Roll Call: GOP Launches Strategy to Trip Up Health Bill

National Journal: Is Obama Tough Enough?

Bloomberg News: Invesco to Buy Morgan Stanley Funds for $1.5 Billion

Gallup.Com: U.S. Support for Legalizing Marijuana Reaches New High

Talking Points Memo: Yes Men, Activist Group, Teamed Up On Chamber Hoax

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