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NYS Dem leader begs GOP to bring Trump back to Long Island after Republicans’ Election Day trouncing
The boss of New York State Democratic Party taunted Republicans and joked they should bring President Trump to Long Island after the party was trounced in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Democrats score key secretary of state wins ahead of the 2028 election
Democrats won secretary of state contests in four presidential battlegrounds while making inroads in red territory, giving them election oversight authority in key states for the 2028 elections.
Neo-Nazi NSU attacks exposed 15 years ago
Many questions still surround the National Socialist Underground whose existence was revealed by neo-Nazi terrorist Beate Zschäpe on November 4, 2011. How has German society reacted to its crimes? Has justice been done?
Scott Weiner takes early lead over Connie Chan to replace Nancy Pelosi
State Sen. Scott Wiener has an early lead over SF Supervisor Connie Chan in their race for the 11th Congressional District.
Zverev annoyed by reaction to becoming world number one
After a defeat at the Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev complains that he is the only player who has had "to explain why it's OK" for him to be top of the rankings.
Carrie Coon on Season 4 of "The Gilded Age"
Carrie Coon sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the fourth season of "The Gilded Age," her role on "The White Lotus" and more.
WATCH: Sen. Cory Booker sees 'big realignment' of US after Democrats' win
The New Jersey senator says Democrats now need to "deliver on the things that all of America wants right now."
Oil prices drop below $100 for the first time in nearly a month
Oil prices dropped sharply Wednesday, as European Brent crude fell below $100 per barrel for the first time since Oct. 7.
Gleeful Chuck Schumer boasts Democrat-led Senate will stop ‘wannabe king’ Trump with ‘legislative razor wire’
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer outlined an aggressive legislative posture toward President Trump following Democrats’ landslide midterm election victory — calling him “corrupt” and a “wannabe king” who risks “legislative razor wire.”
Oakland Coliseum operator axes 1,600 workers as historic stadium sale goes down
The operator of the storied Oakland Coliseum and Oakland Arena is laying off workers en masse as Oakland officials prepare to sell both venues.
Sweeney demands discipline from card-happy England
England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.
Rep. Elise Stefanik blasts blue wave massacre as ‘Republican reckoning’
Outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik fumed that the Midterms were a wake-up call for the GOP.
Wilder to fight Opetaia on Fury v Joshua undercard
American Deontay Wilder will fight Australia's Jai Opetaia on the undercard of Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua in December at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
Ukraine says "insane attack" on aid center may have killed 70
Ukraine's president says an "insane attack" by Russia on an aid distribution center may have killed 70 people, as he renews his plea for air defenses.
UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo
A British government spokesperson says the risk to the UK public from Ebola remains low.
California city makes history allowing throuples, foursomes to legally register as partners
West Hollywood passed the ordinance Tuesday after it was introduced by Mayor John Heilman. The measure allows people in relationships involving multiple partners to officially register with the city, granting them certain rights, including hospital visitation and additional tenant protections.
Anthony Constantino rages against GOP after declaring win in race not called yet
Republican Anthony Constantino, who declared victory late Tuesday in the race to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), went off on state GOP on social media early Wednesday.
Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
President Trump has been asking his advisers if Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his job after Tuesday's losses.
Vance says the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout was anger over Iran war
Hours after Democrats routed Republicans in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance blamed his party’s losses on Americans’ frustration over the U.S. war with Iran, which has driven up oil prices at a time when costs are already high.
Vance blames Iran conflict for GOP defeats: "The reason we lost is the war"
"If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so," Vice President JD Vance said.
JD Vance blames Iran war and Israel for GOP midterm bloodbath
Vice President JD Vance broke his silence late Wednesday morning on the blue tsunami that completely wiped out Republicans across the country on Election Day, blaming the drubbing squarely on the war in Iran
What Trump’s midterms setback could mean for Iran, Israel and Ukraine
What Trump’s midterms setback could mean for Iran, Israel and Ukraine
911 audio reveals moments father decided to enter Bend elementary school to disarm shooter
Newly obtained audio of the 911 call made by the man who disarmed and killed the elementary school shooter in Bend, Oregon, reveals the tense moments before he ran into the mayhem. Carter Evans reports.
Elise Stefanik, Jasmine Crockett break down Democrats' blue wave in midterms
Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett and New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik share their thoughts on the midterm elections.
Brigitte Bardot inheritance row deepens after private letter to partner leaked
In the letter, the late French actress says her partner Bernard de Chiara was "incapable" of giving "support, a tenderness, a presence".
Plane parts found miles from Florida crash site
Parts of the plane that crashed in Florida, killing nine people, were found miles from where it hit the ground, officials said. Cristian Benavides reports.
Educating Cardiff teacher given suspended sentence after sexually assaulting teenager
During a trial, Gareth Ritter, 44, changed his plea to guilty on the sexual assault charge.
Goalkeeper involved in collision with Spanish footballer who died releases statement
A goalkeeper involved in an on-field collision with a Spanish footballer who died says he is "going through the most difficult days of his life".
Kosovo: Protests and outrage after a woman was killed despite repeatedly seeking assistance from the authorities
Despite reporting her husband to the police and pleading for protection, Arlinda Zekaj was brutally murdered. Now, thousands in Kosovo are protesting what they say is a dramatic failure of state institutions.
Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and Solskjaer
After their memorable comeback victory against Roma, can Manchester United avoid a repeat of the past and follow that up with a successive victory?
WATCH: The many firsts in the midterms
Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott on a big night of firsts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Police launch inquiry after two inmates die in prison
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed two men died in custody on Wednesday.
Gold for Palestine: Meet junior karate champ Mariam Bsharat
The occupied West Bank is not an obvious breeding ground for sporting success. But Mariam Bsharat, 17, has beaten the odds to become a karate world champion and is making a new life in Germany.
Live: Three Opinion Writers on the Democrats’ Landslide
And what the party should do with its new majority in the House and Senate.
Africa's shifting role in the global drug trade
Recent discoveries of meth labs suggest parts of Africa are moving beyond drug transit and becoming sites of synthetic drug production.
Just 13% of UK teenage girls active every day, WHO figures show
Experts have warned that more needs to be done to boost the exercise levels of UK teenagers - with just 13% of teenage girls active every day.
Could a Viral Video Save Her Mom’s Chinese Restaurant?
Millions viewed Lisa He’s post about her mother’s struggling business in Edinburgh. But internet fame created its own complications — and obscured bigger questions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as Republican leader after GOP losses
A day after Democrats won the House majority, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told his staff in a phone call this morning he will not not stay on as Republican leader in the new Congress, according to four sources on the call.
Harry Potter films turns 25 ahead of new TV series' release
In 2001, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" hit cinemas and took the world by storm. Today, anticipation for the new series is high, but its creator, J.K. Rowling, remains a controversial figure.
What the Democrats' midterms win means for the US economy and Trump
From high oil prices and data centers to tariffs and mounting debt, economic concerns played a key role in the crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans. So can the Democrats now make a difference?
Colorado college students fell ‘substantial distance’ to their deaths, officials say
Two college students who went missing on a hike in central Colorado last month fell to their deaths after a “catastrophic failure” while rappelling, authorities said Tuesday.
Regulators to scrutinise Sky's £1.6bn ITV deal
Regulators will scrutinise Sky's £1.6bn deal to buy ITV's media and entertainment arm after the intervention of the culture secretary.
Pilots' push to level jet may have torn off key piece found miles from Florida crash, former NTSB expert says
NTSB investigators found the Learjet 60's left tail elevator scattered up to 3.8 miles from the Florida crash site, pointing to an in-flight breakup.
Former ‘Diddy’ prosecutor to lead investigation into alleged Cornell sexual assault
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that a former federal prosecutor who oversaw the criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs will lead the investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity house.
Former federal prosecutor to lead Cornell sex assault investigation
EU says Montenegro on track to become bloc's next member state by 2028
Brussels says Montenegro is likely to become the EU's 28th member state, followed by Albania and Moldova. It said Ukraine needed to speed up reforms and offered fresh hope to Serbia following elections last month.
MICHAEL RUIZ: Tyler Robinson blames Trump post in push for camera ban
Tyler Robinson's lawyers cite Trump's Truth Social post slamming the judge as they renew efforts to block cameras from the Charlie Kirk case hearing.
Dow surges 1,000 points as Democrats take control of Congress
Stocks jumped on Wednesday morning, just hours after results showed a blue wave.
What Makes These Election Results So Historic
Democrats celebrated a seismic triumph in the midterm elections, winning control of the Senate and the House as voters delivered a blistering rebuke to President Trump. Peter Baker, The New York Times’s Chief White House correspondent explains what this historic reset of the balance of power in Washington means.
WATCH: Who turned out to vote, and why?
Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott breaks down what we know about the election results and the messages voters are sending.
ABC News Voter Polls explain how Democrats won the US House: Voter Poll analysis
Democrats are projected to retake the House for the first time since 2020.
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies at 75
John Frieda, the British celebrity hairstylist behind the Frizz Ease brand, has died, according to a statement posted to his Instagram on Tuesday.
Leading ice hockey nations, sponsors oppose Russia's return
Ice hockey's governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia presents "significant practical and sporting challenges." Several leading nations say they won't play against Russian teams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker rolls out a Day One road map for Congress
Putting down a marker ahead of a potential presidential bid, Pritzker says the new Democratic Congress must swiftly advance an aggressive legislative agenda.
Texas Democrat James Talarico speaks out after projected win against Paxton
Texas Senator-elect James Talarico says the Democratic sweep in the midterm elections goes beyond party lines.
Blood tests that could spot early signs of cancers to be trialled on thousands of NHS patients
Blood tests that could spot the early signs of a range of the most common cancers are to be trialled on thousands of NHS patients.
WATCH: What Trump’s next two years with a Democratic Congress could look like
Chief Washington Correspondent Jon Karl and Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz break down the major factors that shaped the election, including the war in Iran.
Dozens arrested outside court hearing Palestine Action ban challenge
Dozens of protesters have been arrested outside the Supreme Court ahead of a hearing challenging the ban on Palestine Action.
Trump says he was 'a little bit surprised' after Democrats' big win in midterms
The president also said he was willing to work with Democrats.
CVS to Split Off Pharmacy Business, Ending the Healthcare Conglomerate Era
In a breakup planned for 2028, CVS Health intends to split off its pharmacies into a new company, while keeping together its businesses in insurance and pharmacy benefits.
Hair and beauty products less regulated than ballpoint pens, say MPs
Many hair and beauty products are less regulated than ballpoint pens and "people are suffering as a result", MPs have said.
A Blue Wave
In a rebuke to President Trump, the Democrats flipped both the Senate and the House.
SpaceX and Tesla Stocks Tumble After Elon Musk-Backed Candidates Lose in Texas
The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.
Police arrest fourth boy after five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party
Police have arrested a fourth boy after five teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford on Saturday.
Poundland supplier urges 'thorough' state probe into owner's conduct
A major Poundland supplier has urged the government to "thoroughly investigate" the conduct of its majority owner as the discount chain teeters on the brink of collapse.
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Democrats Take Congress in a Landslide, and Trump Says He’s ‘Willing to Accept Those Results’
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3 dead, including suspect, and 2 deputies critically injured in eastern Washington state
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Former elementary school teacher becomes newest paper billionaire in China
Netanyahu faces coalition showdown as rivals maneuver to form Israel's next government
Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical test as President Isaac Herzog decides who will receive the mandate to form Israel's next government.
Teen previously convicted in shooting accused of killing pregnant mom of 4 inside Spirit Halloween
Monte Smith, 17, allegedly opened fire inside a Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center, killing pregnant mother Constance Hages and wounding six.
Man, 86, and his dog rescued hundreds of miles off California coast after going silent for 2 months
A Coast Guard aircrew spotted the sailboat 460 miles off San Diego after an emergency beacon alert launched a dramatic search and rescue mission.
Christa Pike asks court not to send her to former prison block following failed execution
Christa Pike claims her life is in danger if moved back to her former housing unit, citing severe weakness after surviving the botched lethal injection.
WATCH: Repeat offender leads deputies on 100 mph chase before hiding under porch in his underwear
Video captures Zakary Dean Hirschfield's 100 mph chase through Douglas County before deputies found him hiding beneath a porch in his underwear.
NTSB finds 'no evidence' of Mar-a-Lago connection after Florida jet crash kills nine people
The Learjet 60's left elevator was found miles from the Palm Beach County crash site, adding to evidence the jet broke apart before killing all nine aboard.