Democrats and Republicans agreed on at least one thing before November's election: California would play a central role in determining which party controls the U.S. House.

Millions of American shoppers are contending with common drugstore items like toothpaste being locked behind Plexiglass these days.

This undated photo released by Virgin Galactic shows the interior of their SpaceshipTwo Cabin during a flight. There are a dozen windows for viewing, seats capable of being customized to each of six passengers and mood lighting. (Virgin Galactic via AP)LOS ANGELES Passengers flying Virgin Galactic on suborbital trips into space will be able to see themselves floating weightless against the backdrop of the Earth below while 16 cameras document the adventures, the company said Tuesday. Yet designer Jeremy Brown said the passengers most lasting impression may come from a large mirror at the rear of the cabin. Virgin Galactic was founded by British billionaire Richard Branson after the prize-winning flights of the experimental SpaceShipOne in 2004.