Headlines for Wednesday, November 8th

Heath Shuler elected to House of Representatives - In a tight N.C. race, Shuler edged out incumbent Danny Wuerffel as well as Independents Ryan Leaf and Akili Smith.

Hornets top Warriors 97-93, off to franchise-best 4-0 start - In a related story, the Starter Jacket Company has pulled out of bankruptcy.

Chiefs name Damon Huard starting QB - Herman Edwards explained his choice, saying "We're just not sure if Trent Green's healthy enough to throw really long interceptions."

Rangers name A's 3rd base coach Ron Washington manager - Owner Jon Daniels said, "This guy's a real winner, which hopefully carries over to pitching because he's going to be our #2 starter too."

MLB All-Stars sweep 5-game series vs. Japan - The series set a record low on Japanese television, since neither the Yankees nor Red Sox were playing.