Iran celebrates US midterm results as tensions over war loom
Iranians are celebrating the U.S. midterm election results as a rebuke of President Donald Trump.
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Vice President JD Vance says this one issue is what cost Republicans the midterms
In a lengthy online post, Vice President JD Vance blamed the war in Iran for big Republican losses in Tuesday’s 2026 midterm elections.
When will the new Congress be sworn in?
Democrats took back control of the Senate and the House during the midterm election. Here's when the new Congress will be sworn in.
Disney plans new round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees, reports say
Disney is planning another round of layoffs that could affect several thousand employees as the company looks to reduce costs, according to reports.
Who won council, mayoral races in Phoenix, Mesa, Peoria and Scottsdale?
Multiple seats on the Phoenix City Council were on November's ballot.
25,000 bags of kale chips recalled over toxic metal that can cause nerve damage and hair loss
A recall has been issued for kale chips sold in 2025 because they may contain elevated levels of thallium, a toxic metal found in nature.
For the first time, a member of Congress will have been born in the 21st century
Michael Alfonso, the 26-year-old Republican son-in-law of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, will become the youngest member of Congress.
'Mistletoe Murders' stars preview Season 3 of Hallmark holiday mystery series
Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney share what fans need to know ahead of the third season of "Mistletoe Murders," which premieres Thursday, Nov. 5, on Hallmark Channel.
CVS Health to split into two publicly traded companies
CVS Health will be splitting into two companies, retaining insurance and pharmacy benefits under CVS Health and rebranding retail pharmacy as CVS Pharmacy.
House Speaker Johnson won't seek top leadership position after Republican midterm losses. Here's the top contenders.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek party's top leadership position after widespread Republican losses in the midterm elections, according to AP sources.
Bicyclist injured in crash in Scottsdale
Police said the bicyclist was taken to the hospital with "potentially life-threatening injuries."
Investigation into the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9 could take over a year
Investigators will likely require months to put together a report detailing what went wrong with a Learjet plane that violently crashed in Florida, killing nine.
How many governor seats flipped in the midterm elections?
Here are the governor seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.
When will Mississippi's US Senate race be called? Here are the latest numbers
Check this interactive, county-by-county map to see the latest in the race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde‑Smith.
Iranian officials say midterm results show US voters have rejected President Trump's war
Iranian officials celebrated the rejection of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump by voters in the U.S. midterm elections.
Proposition that would label cartels as terrorists in Arizona passes
Prop 317 has over 56% in favor and over 43% against.
How to watch this weekend’s NFL games | Week 9
Welcome to Week 9 of the NFL season! Here are this week's matchups, what time each kicks off and how to watch them.
Democrat Aaron Ford wins in Nevada, becoming first Black man elected governor west of the Mississippi
With his victory over Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo, Democrat Aaron Ford became the first Black person elected to governor west of the Mississippi.
Make your tee times now because Arizona temperatures look good
Temps hover in the 70s this week with slightly warmer conditions by the weekend.
How many House seats did Democrats win in the 2026 election?
The House flipped out of Republican control in the 2026 election with an overwhelming sweep by Democrats.
Election 2026: These races are still too close to call
Only two U.S. Senate races had yet to be called by 7 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, as well as results for several other U.S. House and state governor races.
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
Students using Google software in schools won't be allowed to access the company's search engine unless their school system also opts in to using AI.
2026 Elections | Democrats topple GOP control with stunning upsets across the country
Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after sweeping the midterm elections, in a stunning referendum on President Donald Trump's Republican party.
How many US Senate seats flipped in the midterm elections?
Here are the seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.
In state ballot measures, voters back abortion rights and reject President Trump's redistricting efforts
Voters decided on 145 ballot questions in more than three dozen states during the midterm elections Tuesday.
Democrats have won the Senate and House in the midterms. Here's what that means.
Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Here's what that means when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3.
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.
Where did Arizona land on Prop. 318?
Proposition 318 was one of the most talked-about and controversial propositions on the Arizona ballot for the Midterm Elections.
Did Prop. 144 pass in Arizona?
The proposition would require mail-in voters to show a government-issued "proof of identity" in each election.
Did Prop. 142 pass in Arizona?
Proposition 142 would prohibit certain conduct involving preferential treatment or discrimination based on race or ethnicity.
Did Prop. 141 pass in Arizona?
Proposition 141 would prohibit taxes or fees based on miles traveled for a motor vehicle. Here's where it stands with Arizona voters.
Proposition 316 passes in Arizona, AP reports
Proposition 316 prohibits cities from adopting or increasing taxes on food items without voter approval. Here's how it's passing impacts you.
19-year-old student running holds lead in race for Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court
Sebastian Matta, as of midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, holds a double-digit point lead over his opponent.
Katie Hobbs projected to win reelection as Arizona Governor
Hobbs, the Democratic incumbent, began her tenure as Arizona’s governor in 2022 after serving as the Secretary of State.
President Trump reacts after Democrats win big in midterms
President Donald Trump took to Fox News late Tuesday to congratulate the Democrats and say he would accept the results.
Amish Shah leads in race for Congressional District 1 race, AP says
Shah and Republican challenger Jay Feely are facing off for the congressional seat.
Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes projected to win reelection as Arizona attorney general
The AP projects that Mayes will be reelected as Arizona's top legal official.
Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins conceded to Democrat Troy Jackson early Wednesday, ending her race for a sixth term.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions $482M jackpot? Winning numbers for Tuesday, Nov. 3
Here are the winning numbers for Tuesday's $482 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Adrian Fontes projected to defeat Alexander Kolodin in race for Arizona Secretary of State, AP reports
As Arizona's second-in-command elected official, the Secretary of State is responsible for certifying elections and keeping the state's official records.
Midterm election brings wave of historic firsts for some states and the US
The 2026 midterms shaped up to be a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country.
Teresa Leyba Ruiz leads in race for AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction, AP reports
Ruiz would be the first Latina to hold the office if she wins. Here's the latest.
LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Arizona Elections 2026
View real-time election results for the state of Arizona
Democrat Josh Turek wins election to US Senate from Iowa
Democrat Josh Turek won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Iowa, defeating Republican Ashley Hinson.
Pastor Adam Hamilton ousts GOP incumbent Roger Marshall, Democrats' 1st Senate win in Kansas in 94 years
Democrat Adam Hamilton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Kansas, defeating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas
Democrat Gina Hinojosa won election Tuesday as governor of Texas, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in an upset victory for Democrats.
Sherrod Brown flips Senate seat in Ohio for Democrats by ousting Sen. Jon Husted
Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Republican incumbent Jon Husted in Ohio on Tuesday, flipping the seat for the Democrats.
Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas
Democrat James Talarico won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
Democrat Amy Acton won election Tuesday for governor of Ohio, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
Democrat Annie Andrews wins election to US Senate from South Carolina
Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican incumbent Darline Graham for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
2026 Alaska US Senate election results: Dan Sullivan vs. Mary Peltola
Track the results of the Alaska U.S. Senate race between Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola using the county-by-county map.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history by winning Georgia governor's race
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history as the first Black woman to be elected governor of Georgia, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson.
Valley school bonds and overrides: Which races to watch
Twenty-six school districts in Maricopa County are asking voters for money in the Nov. 3 election. Here's where the stakes are highest.
Man still missing in Castle Hot Springs, authorities say
Benny Sutton's vehicle was found fully submerged in rushing floodwaters in a wash approximately two miles downstream from the Castle Hot Springs Resort.
Excavator causes crash after falling from flatbed on I-10 under Loop 303
An excavator was being hauled when it struck the overpass under Loop 303, falling off the trailer it was on, and the vehicle behind it crashed into it.
Florida US Senate live election night results: Who won between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon?
Track the results of the Florida U.S. Senate race in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
RESULTADOS: Elecciones de medio término 2026 en Arizona
Aquí puede encontrar los resultados de las elecciones de medio término en Arizona para el 2026.
Republican Ashley Moody wins reelection to US Senate from Florida
Republican Ashley Moody won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Florida, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon.
Arizona families lean on after-school care, but thousands of kids still wait for help
A $3 million state program is lowering after-school costs for 2,500 children, while thousands more are still on a waitlist.
Democrat Roy Cooper wins election to US Senate from North Carolina, flips Republican seat
Democrat Roy Cooper won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, the Associated Press called.
Chris Pappas defeats John E. Sununu to keep New Hampshire US Senate seat in Democratic hands
Democrat Chris Pappas won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing New Hampshire, defeating Republican John Sununu.
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection to US Senate from Georgia
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has won reelection from Georgia. Holding his seat was critical to his party's hopes of flipping control of the Senate.
Florida US Senate live election night results: Who won between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon?
Track the results of the Florida U.S. Senate race in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Iowa US Senate race election results: Who won between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek?
Track the results of the Iowa U.S. Senate race between Rep. Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Miami, Georgia, Utah and Indiana are the top 4 teams in the initial College Football Playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff rankings have been revealed, with an undefeated Miami Hurricanes topping the list. Here's which teams made the bracket.
Live 2026 election night results: House and Senate maps by state and district
Follow live 2026 U.S. House and Senate election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 435 House races and 35 Senate races nationwide.
2026 Texas Governor race election results: Who won between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa?
Gov. Greg Abbott has conceded to Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the race for Texas governor. Track the results using this interactive map.
Live election night results: Who won the Texas Senate race 2026 between Ken Paxton and James Talarico?
Who won the Senate race in Texas? See a breakdown of votes and live results as Ken Paxton faced James Talarico.
2026 Kansas US Senate live election night results | Roger Marshall vs. Adam Hamilton
In a pivotal race for U.S. Senate control, Sen. Roger Marshall, endorsed by President Trump, faces Adam Hamilton, a pastor and "independent-minded Democrat."
Michigan Senate live election results: Who won between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed?
Track the results of the Michigan U.S. Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Live 2026 Senate election results: state-by-state map
Follow live 2026 U.S. Senate election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 35 races across the country.
South Carolina US Senate race live election results | Who won between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews?
Track the results of the South Carolina U.S. Senate race between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Live 2026 governor election results: map by state
Follow live 2026 governor election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 36 races nationwide.
2026 North Carolina US Senate election night results | Who won between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley?
Track the results of the North Carolina U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 House midterms election results: Live map with all 435 districts
Follow live 2026 U.S. House election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in all 435 congressional districts.
2026 Maine Senate race election results: Who won between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson?
Track the results for the key U.S. Senate race in Maine in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Road rage shooting in Scottsdale leaves 1 dead, suspect arrested
Scottsdale police say the shooting happened near 87th Street and Cactus Road.
2026 New Hampshire US Senate election results | Who won between Chris Pappas and John E. Sununu?
Track the results of the New Hampshire U.S. Senate race between Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican John E. Sununu in real-time using this interactive map.
2026 Georgia governor race election results: Who won between Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms?
Track the results in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 Georgia US Senate election results: Who won between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins?
Track the results in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Ohio governor's race live election results: Who won between Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy?
Track the results of the Ohio governor's race between Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in real-time using the interactive, county-by-county map.
Maine Shaker Sister June Carpenter, one of the last in the U.S., dies at 88
Sister June Carpenter's death at 88 marks a loss for the last active Shaker community in the U.S.
Several people still without power in Sedona area after destructive storms
Dozens of APS customers are still without power in the Sedona area after the recent flooding.
Live results: Ohio US Senate special election | Sherrod Brown vs. Jon Husted
Track the results of the Ohio U.S. Senate race between Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted using the county-by-county map.
Bethesda Game Studios unveils 'Sentinel' as title for 'The Elder Scrolls VI' in 40th anniversary video
Bethesda reveals "The Elder Scrolls VI" will be titled "Sentinel," marking a new chapter in the video game series.
Queen Creek school under lockdown during police investigation
Both campuses of ALA Ironwood are on lockdown due to a police investigation.
24-year-old woman running New York City Marathon for charity dies after collapsing nearly 2 miles from the finish
A Pennsylvania woman running the New York City Marathon for the first time to raise money for charity collapsed, nearly 2 miles from the finish line, and later died.
Justice Department sends 1,000 election monitors across 50 states
The Justice Department is sending 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states in a move it calls the "largest monitoring effort in history."
Plane parts found as far as 3.8 miles from crash site in South Florida, NTSB official says
Investigators found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in South Florida more than a mile from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact.
Daily Dose: Health insurance scam alerts, a surprise billing standoff and possible changes to pregnant worker protections
From warnings about misleading health insurance ads to a growing dispute over unpaid medical bills, here's your daily dose of health news.
Escaped Tennessee prisoner captured in Missouri after 9-day manhunt
Officers took Tennessee escaped prisoner Jacob Morley into custody after a nine-day manhunt that spanned multiple states.
Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials.
Why are there no NBA games on Election Day?
The NBA encourages fans to vote by not scheduling games on Election Day, with its "Get in the Game. VOTE." campaign.
Election Day | Discounts on rideshares and transportation to the polls
Need to get to a polling place to cast your ballot? Here are discounts to get you where you need to go.
2 bodies recovered after couple disappears in the Salt River
A married couple died on Oct. 31 and their bodies were recovered from the Salt River, according to the sheriff's office.
Nicole Taylor, country singer in triplet trio Taylor Red, dies at 35
Nicole Taylor, a member of the country music trio Taylor Red, has died at age 35 after a battle with breast cancer, her sisters announced on social media.
2026 voting guide: What will be on Arizona's ballot for Election Day
Several statewide races and propositions will be on the ballot this November.
Who won in the Arizona midterm elections?
12News will keep you informed on Election Day 2026. Click here for live updates all day long.
LIVE UPDATES: Midterm election results as Democrats take control of Congress
Election Day will determine the balance of power in Congress and a host of other issues across the U.S. Here's the latest from across the country.
Democrats win the US House and take unified control of Congress
Democrats won the U.S. Senate and were on the brink of winning the House on Tuesday. Here's the latest.