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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 h…
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 Cong…
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.
Former ‘Diddy’ prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigation
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 i…
Man arrested in London over TikTok account advertising illegal UK-Europe crossings - The Independent
Man arrested in London over TikTok account advertising illegal UK-Europe crossings The Independent
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.
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.
Photos: Celebration and mourning as blue wave sweeps midterms
Joy and despair punctuated election watch parties overnight after a blue tsunami swept the country’s midterm elections.
U.S. Marine dies in Japan during training, military says
A United States Marine has died in Japan, following a “training incident,” the military said in a statement Wednesday.
Trump Reacts to Midterm Results: ‘I Wasn’t on the Ballot’
President Donald Trump has had a lot to say online and on the airwaves about the outcome of the midterm elections, including that he doesn’t view the results as a hit on him. “I d…
NBC News Exit Poll: How the blue tsunami took shape
Voters expressed feeling fed up with the economy; Democratic candidates emerged more well-liked and Trump was resoundingly rejected.
‘We Can Do Hard Things’: How a Grassroots Campaign Shut Down a Notorious St. Louis Jail
A new documentary, “Hell on Hall Street,” shows how community organizations fought to close and, ultimately, demolish the jail known as The Workhouse.
EU Parliament Takes Aim at the Chemical Supply Chains Fuelling Drug Crime - EU Today
EU Parliament Takes Aim at the Chemical Supply Chains Fuelling Drug Crime EU Today
Democrat Aaron Ford unseats GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada
NBC News projects that Ford, Nevada’s attorney general, has flipped control of the governorship in the key battleground state.
Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek wins re-election bid in Oregon
NBC News projects that Kotek defeated Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan in a rematch of their 2022 contest.
Idaho voters reject ballot measure on abortion, preserving the state’s ban, NBC News projects
The abortion ban went into effect in 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Democrat wins Texas railroad commissioner race after Republican Bo French faced backlash over racist comments
Democrat Jon Rosenthal has defeated GOP nominee Bo French, NBC News projects. French faced criticism from fellow Republicans for his inflammatory remarks.
GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts fends off independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race
NBC News projects Ricketts has won re-election after facing a competitive race in the traditionally red state.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, NBC News projects
Abdul El-Sayed wins the Senate seat in Michigan, defeating Rep. Mike Rogers, NBC News projects. He becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former public health official aligned with the Democratic Party’s left flank, has won Michigan’s highly hostile Senate race, defeating his Re…
Arrest powers, criminal trials in absence of accused among proposed changes to Singapore’s haze laws - CNA
Arrest powers, criminal trials in absence of accused among proposed changes to Singapore’s haze laws CNA
Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte secures re-election in New Hampshire
Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has won a second two-year term in New Hampshire, a state that has trended blue at the national level, NBC News projects.
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs wins re-election over GOP Rep. Andy Biggs in Arizona
NBC News projects that Hobbs defeated Biggs for a second term, keeping the key battleground state governorship in Democratic hands.
Stock futures drop as Wall Street confronts the ‘blue tsunami’ threat to the AI boom
Stock futures slid after Democrats won key Senate races across the country. The size of the blue wave surprised Wall Street, which was expecting a ripple.