AP NewsAlert   2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes   Russian communists flirt with Medvedev   Afghan ministry: NATO strike kills Afghan soldiers   LEAD: Police begin murder investigation of deaths surrounding Tottori woman+   High court to look at life in prison for juveniles   Shock, sadness grip tight-knit Fort Hood community   Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violence   2ND LD: Baseball: Giants down Fighters in Game 6 to win Japan Series title+   Decision day for health care in the House   Ministry: NATO airstrike kills Afghan soldiers   PRSA Inducts Head of Public Relations for Kaiser Permanente Into the College of Fellows for Contributions to the Profession and Lifetime Achievement   Speed skating: Kodaira 3rd at season-opening World Cup meet+   Gift card scandal could sink Baltimore mayor   Gift card scandal could sink Baltimore mayor   3RD LD: Soccer: S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League+   Guard arrested for torture in Tijuana prison riots   Lock and roll: Presley's hair for sale at auction   Britain urges steps to insure financial system   Brown says G20 should consider transactions tax