Poll: Obama disapproval rating on economy at record high  —  CBS News Poll analysis by the CBS News Polling Unit: Sarah Dutton, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus and Anthony Salvanto  —  President Obama's ratings on the the most important issue for his re-election — the economy …

The Gingrich Surge Has Come  —  There's lots of buzz on Friday about national polls that are variously being interpreted as good news for Newt Gingrich, good or bad news for Mitt Romney, and good or bad news for Herman Cain.  So let's take a step back and focus on the bigger picture.

Iran explosion at Tehran military base  —  There has been at least one explosion in a military base west of Iran's capital, Tehran, officials say.  —  Several people have been killed after the blast in a weapons depot, according to the semi-official Fars news agency, but this has not been confirmed.

One Occupy protester arrested at conservative conference in Denver  —  Both Tina Korbe and I are attending the FreedomWorks BlogCon 2011, where a handful of Occupy Denver protesters started a protest in the lobby.  That prompted a loud counterprotest from the attendees here, and one arrest of an Occupier.

Facts show Fannie, Freddie led mortgage market to the collapse  —  “We are delighted to participate in this historic event, and we are particularly proud that a substantial portion of the $8 billion commitment will directly benefit lower income Americans,” Countrywide Financial President Angelo Mozilo …

Ad By Crossroads, Karl Rove's Outfit, Yanked Off Air For Being False (UPDATE) … WASHINGTON — An ad by Karl Rove-backed Crossroads GPS was yanked from rotation on a Montana cable show because it made claims that the network deemed false.  —  Recently a number of ads by the well-funded conservative outfit …

Cost, need questioned in $433-million smallpox drug deal  —  A company controlled by a longtime political donor gets a no-bid contract to supply an experimental remedy for a threat that may not exist.  —  The U.S. searched Iraq for weapons of mass destruction, including smallpox, after the 2003 invasion.

5 things to look for in GOP debate  —  Spartanburg, South Carolina (CNN) — The tenth debate of the topsy-turvy Republican campaign will take place at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Saturday night.  —  This time the sponsors are CBS News, The National Journal and the South Carolina Republican Primary.

Gene Simmons gives economics lecture  —  Rocker Gene Simmons shared the secrets of his success with students in London on Thursday night at a surprise economics lecture.  —  The KISS singer held a special workshop, entitled Dream Big with Gene Simmons, at the prestigious London Business School …

Herman Cain's Wife Plans to Sit Down for a Television Interview  —  Introducing...Gloria Etchison Cain.  —  At long last, the political spouse who has kept the lowest profile of the campaign season is preparing to make a network debut.  Mrs. Cain, who has been married to the former restaurant …

AN OPEN LETTER TO OCCUPY OAKLAND FROM THE OAKLAND POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION  —  On behalf of the 645 Oakland police officers we represent, this letter comes to you out of duty to protect the Oakland community and its citizens.  —  Oakland police officers are the 99% and we understand and sympathize with your message.

On Veterans Day, State Rep. Rick Womick (R-TN) Calls For Purging Muslims From The Military  —  ThinkProgress filed this report from the “Preserving Freedom Conference” in Nashville, TN.  —  State Rep. Rick Womick (R-TN) speaks to ThinkProgress at an anti-Muslim conference in Tennessee

Wilson Ramos rescued, safe in Venezuela  —  Wilson Ramos has been rescued in Venezuela and is with the police on his way back home, his agent, Gustavo Mercano, said in a phone conversation.  The Interior Minster called to tell the family at roughly 10 minutes before 10 p.m. East Coast time.