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Robert Siegel talks with Geoffrey Fowler, a reporter with the Wall Street Journal, about popular ride-sharing and taxi apps like Uber and SideCar. They've begun to run afoul of state and local regulators as they've grown into a convenient alternative to hailing a cab the old-fashioned way.

About a third of the roughly 1 million without power in New York live on Long Island. With temperatures falling, residents are desperate to get back in their homes. Officials, however, say powering up homes is a challenge because of electrical fire risks that could make a bad situation worse.

Every six years, Florida voters decide whether the state's Supreme Court justices get to keep their seats on the bench. Typically, these votes generate little public interest, but this year, Florida's Republican Party and outside political groups are targeting three justices for defeat.

Along with voting for the next president, people across the country are deciding on a long list of state ballot initiatives. The issues range from same-sex marriage to marijuana regulation and taxation. Steve Inskeep talks to Josh Goodman, a staff writer for the Pew Center on the States, about some of the state issues getting the most attention.

In Garfield, Pa., the owner of a tattoo shop wanted to spruce up her floors. Mel Angst of the Artisan Tattoo and Coffee Gallery went with pennies — 250,000 of them. She recruited some volunteers, and they spent three weeks painstakingly gluing pennies to the floor. It took about 400 hours.

Florida's Republican Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation this year that cut back the number of early voting days. In 2008, a big early Democratic turnout helped Barack Obama carry the state. With reduced early voting days, Democrats enter Election Day with a smaller lead over Republicans in Florida than four years ago.

In New Jersey, still reeling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, local officials are preparing for an Election Day riddled with struggles and complications. The state has changed its voting rules to try to accommodate voters displaced by the storm.

Many voters have already cast their ballots by taking advantage of early voting. Renee Montagne talks with Michael McDonald, Political Science Professor at George Mason University, about early voting. He directs the U.S. Election Project at the school.

Mitt Romney wrapped up his last full day of campaigning Monday night at the New Hampshire farm where he opened his run for president in 2011. About 12,000 supporters showed up to back the GOP presidential candidate. On Tuesday, Romney will make stops in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cleveland, Ohio.

Eastman Kodak has received approval to end retiree benefits by year's end. Monday's ruling by a New York bankruptcy judge will save the company millions as it emerges from bankruptcy. It will also mean higher health care costs for thousands of retirees and their families.