Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race, CBS News projects, in a major pickup for Democrats as they seek to take control of the upper chamber.
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Long Island Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi defeats Trump-backed Michael LiPetri in rematch
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi defeated Republican Michael LiPetri in a rematch for the House seat in the Nassau-Queens Third Congressional District.
Adam Hamilton becomes first Democrat in 94 years to win Senate election in Kansas
Soaring diesel prices in the agriculture-centric state and a slew of late-breaking attacks against Marshall brought Hamilton to within striking distance of the incumbent in polling in the weeks leading up to Election Day.
Lindsey Graham’s Legacy Is Done
Just months after his death, Mr. Grah Senate seat is gone and his Ukraine policy is diminished.
Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race in another Democratic upset
Democratic Reverend Adam Hamilton defeated GOP Sen. Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate race, CBS News projects, unseating the incumbent in a major upset.
Democrats capture full control of Congress, NBC News projects, fueled by victories in deeply Republican states
President Donald Trump told voters to pretend he was on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections.
WATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks after Democrats projected to take control of House
House Speaker Mike Johnson made remarks after ABC News projected Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House.
Trump allies blame Iran war for GOP’s devastating midterm losses: ‘Hope Schumer calls Netanyahu and thanks him
"his war was a disaster. People need to be clear-eyed about it,” a Republican strategist involved in the midterm campaigns groused to The Post.
Democrat Sherrod Brown wins the Ohio Senate race, NBC News projects
NBC News projects that Democrat Sherrod Brown has defeated Republican Jon Husted in the Ohio Senate race. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki analyzes Ohio’s voting results.
Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, defeating Zach Lahn
CBS News projects Rob Sand will win the Iowa governor's office, the first Democrat to be elected to the governor's mansion since 2006 and defeating Zach Lahn.
Democrat Adam Hamilton pulls off upset over GOP Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas
Rev. Adam Hamilton has defeated Republican Sen.
Missouri voters block Republican-drawn congressional map
Missouri voters blocked a GOP-drawn congressional map from going into effect for future elections via a ballot measure, NBC News projects.
Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott
Texas voters elected a governor to serve a four-year term overseeing the state's executive branch, implementing laws and shaping policies.
Democrat Rob Sand flips control of the Iowa governorship
State Auditor Rob Sand will be the next governor of Iowa, NBC News projects, making him the first Democrat to be elected to the office in 20 years.
Gina Hinojosa projected to win Texas governor's race
NBC News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa will win Texas' race for governor, unseating Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Sherrod Brown kicks Jon Husted’s ‘great ass’ in Ohio Senate race
JD Vance was very active in the race for the US Senate seat he once held.
Private ambulance driver abandons patient, takes Uber home: ‘She said she’s done driving’
“She said she’s done driving. She said she’s taking an Uber,” the stranded patient frantically told a 911 dispatcher of her ambulance driver. “She’s leaving us.”
Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats
Sherrod Brown faced off against Husted, who was appointed to the seat last year to replace Vice President JD Vance.
Democrat Sherrod Brown unseats Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio, completing comeback bid
Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown has prevailed in one of the year’s most combative and expensive Senate races, beating Republican incumbent Jon Husted, NBC News projects.
Paul Pelosi Prohibited From Driving After Crash in Napa Valley
Nancy Pelosi’s husband was charged with a misdemeanor after he hit a parked car and drove away. He will not be allowed to drive for six months.
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Cait Conley in hotly-contested NY House race
Rep. Mike Lawler was first elected to represent New York's 17th Congressional district in 2022.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa takes down Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in stunning result
Hinojosa, a state representative, will be Texas’ first Democratic governor in more than three decades and its first Hispanic governor, NBC News projects.
James Talarico wins Texas Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats
Democrat James Talarico will defeat Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a major flip for Democrats that they have long sought in the Lone Star State.
Furious Trump declares GOP ‘would have won in a landslide’ if he was on midterm ballot
“I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE! Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump declared on Truth Social.
Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign produced a controversial ad in October that featured Amy Acton's estranged mother.
WATCH: Democrats projected to take control of the House
Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House, ABC News projects.
Trump Says in Interview That He Will Accept Election Results
In an interview with two Times reporters, President Trump blamed the G.O.P.’s losses on the fact that he was not on the ballot and said he was willing to work with Democrats.
Christa Pike battling rare cancer attorneys previously warned could complicate her botched execution
Nine months before the 50-year-old convicted killer was slated to be put to death in September, her attorneys cautioned the courts that a rare blood disorder linked to cancer could make her execution painful and dangerous.
Democrats Win South Carolina Senate Seat
Our election data reporter Christine Zhang explains how double-digit swings in several counties helped Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democrat, defeat Senator Darline Graham, a Republican, flipping South Carolina in the U.S. Senate race.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs wins reelection, defeating GOP election denier
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will win the governor's race, CBS News projects, besting Trump ally Rep. Andy Biggs.
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.
Democrats Flip South Carolina Senate Seat
In the first big surprise of election night, Senator Darline Graham, a Republican, lost her seat to a Democratic challenger in South Carolina. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains how the senator’s missteps contributed to her loss.
Ukrainian GCSE to be offered to British students
Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be able to take a Ukrainian GCSE from 2028 as part of government plans.
WATCH: Jon Ossoff addresses supporters after projected win in Georgia Senate race
Democrat Jon Ossoff addressed supporters after ABC News projected he will win reelection in the Georgia Senate race.
Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Republican territory with historic wins
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.
Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat
The Democrats flipped their first Senate seat of the night. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why this wasn’t a surprise, and why it’s one of at least four seats the party needs to win to secure a majority in the Senate.
Parliament risks 'catastrophic event' without urgent renovation
The Palace of Westminster is at risk of a "catastrophic event" if delays to a renovation initiative are not resolved, a group of MPs have warned.
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Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers
Speaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".
Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt
Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.
WATCH: Chris Pappas addresses supporters after projected win in New Hampshire Senate race
Democrat Chris Pappas addressed supporters after ABC News projected him the winner of the New Hampshire Senate race, holding the seat for the party.
College students found dead in mountains fell to deaths when climbing anchor broke
Authorities say the two Colorado college students whose bodies were recovered last week died when an anchor they were using to climb failed and they fell a “substantial distance."
Wall Street falls as midterm results emerge - with broad implications possible
Markets on Wall Street have fallen as the Democrats gain early momentum in the midterms.
Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seat
Ossoff is seen as a potential leading contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if he throws his hat in the ring.
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.
No more rice grains in Kellogg's Rice Krispies due to changing weather
The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.
US midterm election results: How Americans voted and what the data tells us
In significant races, Americans have voted for a change in the Senate and House of Representatives. DW takes a look at who voted Republican, who voted Democrat and what it all means.
Jon Ossoff Suddenly Looks Even More Presidential
Fighting corruption, the theme in his race, could work for Democrats in 2028.
Chill to grip Bonfire Night as temperatures dip into single digits
What is the forecast for Bonfire Night 2026?
Housing targets threaten ancient woods, campaigners warn
Dozens of individual sites feature planned developments immediately next to woods, the BBC finds.
WATCH: Election Day draws millions of Americans to the polls
Americans from Michigan to Maine, Texas to Kansas lined up to make their voices heard on Pres. Trump’s policies and which party will control Congress.
US to cut nearly $4 billion in Israel military aid, Trump says
President Donald Trump said that the United States would still sell weapons to Israel. He added that Democratic candidates were using US military support for Israel against Republicans in the midterm elections.
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Key Part of Jet in Deadly Florida Crash Found Far From Impact Site
The mechanism that controls the vertical angle of the plane was found in three pieces, including one nearly four miles away. All nine people aboard were killed.
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.
Spain transport minister offers resignation in wake of train accident
After two deadly train crashes this year, Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente has said he will step down.
Spain's transport minister to resign after train crash killed 69 people
Spain's transport minister has said he will step down after two deadly train crashes in less than a year.
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.
Greenland's parliament ratifies Trump's US security agreement
The US is set to expand its military footprint on the Arctic island, part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It follows pressure from Donald Trump earlier in the year which opened a major rift in the transatlantic alliance.
Retired NYPD officer arrested after 'off with his head' post over Florida mosque expansion
Retired NYPD officer Rodolfo Mienert allegedly posted "off with his head!" on Facebook targeting a Pinellas County commissioner over a mosque vote.
Third teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over stabbing at Halloween party
A third boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five teenagers were seriously injured when they were allegedly stabbed at a party on Halloween.
Authorities capture escaped Tennessee inmate in Missouri after 9-day manhunt
UK's King Charles III decries 'monstrous injustice' of slave trade
King Charles has told leaders at a Commonwealth summit that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade "fills my heart with horror." He did not address calls for apologies and reparations.
AOC campaign memo frames growth from progressive firebrand to national Democratic Party force
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign memo reveals how she built a nationwide movement around economic populism after Trump's 2024 election victory.
Missouri State Highway Patrol captures convicted murderer who escaped Tennessee prison
Jacob Allen Morley broke out of the Northwest Correctional Complex last week before Missouri state troopers tracked down the escaped murderer.
Spanish transport minister resigns after two deadly train crashes in one year
MPs urge online retailers to stop selling AI toys over child harm fears
AI toys with built-in chatbots could expose children to psychological harms and inappropriate material, according to MPs and peers who are urging Amazon and eBay to stop selling them.
MI5 escapes legal action despite providing false evidence to three courts
MI5 and its director-general have avoided legal action after the Security Service "fell badly short" by providing false evidence to three courts.
Why South Africa's local elections matter
South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC's support will keep falling.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ordered to give evidence at businessman's fraud trial, Sky News understands
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been served a summons compelling him to give evidence at a Turkish businessman's fraud trial, Sky News understands.
China and India achieved diplomatic thaw. Now the border is flaring up
Indian authorities have confirmed a new border "face-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh, raising questions about the still fragile thaw in relations between New Delhi and Beijing.
How Berlin's Arab queers are building their community
As the co-founder of the ADIRA Drag Festival, Lebanese performance artist, drag performer, DJ and cultural organizer Hassandra has become an essential part of Berlin's queer artistic landscape.
Bomb threats on flights in Europe cause disruption, no devices found
Ukraine's Zelenskyy on defying US in attacking Russian oil: 'Our response must be painful'
Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News Ukraine will keep striking Russian oil refineries unless Trump delivers Patriot missiles to shield energy infrastructure.