When asked about President Barack Obama's new plan to send around 34,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan, respondents in a new CNN/Opinion Research poll were split on the idea, with 50 percent in favor of it and 49 percent opposed.
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With families still struggling with economic hardships, many are opting for cheaper alternatives to flying for the Thanksgiving holiday -- driving, taking the train or just staying home. Last year, Thanksgiving travel dropped by a sharp 25 percent, and those habits seem to be sticking.

Kentucky State Police say a census worker staged his own death to look like a homicide. Bill Sparkman, 51, left, was found hanging from a tree with the word "fed" on his chest in September. Authorities say he had taken out two life insurance policies recently.

In California, a growing number of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are being treated with marijuana. This fact has sparked a heated debate. But as some doctors point out, the two most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD, Ritalin and Aderall, are essentially amphetamines. One expert even speculated that pot may prove to be a "wonder drug" for such patients.

Wisconsin lottery officials say a winning ticket purchased on Aug. 26 has yet to be claimed. The ticket, which was sold at a gas station, is worth $1 million -- and if the buyer does not come forward in the next three months, the money will go toward tax relief. In the 21-year history of the lottery, this is only the second time a winning ticket has gone unclaimed.

Hundreds of icebergs that split off ice shelves in Antarctica are drifting toward New Zealand. Officials say the massive chunks of ice could pose a hazard to ships in the area. The nearest iceberg was spotted about 160 miles southeast of New Zealand's Stewart Island.