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Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win Congress
Democrats have promised a wave of probes into the Trump administration if they win back the House.
At least 10 dead in crash between 2 trains in Spain
A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said.
How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter …
New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
NEA President Princess Moss wants to move her organization, the nation's largest labor union, toward issue-based advocacy — and away from party politics.
Here's how Democrats in Congress are preparing for election fraud claims
Congressional Democrats are working with good governance groups to create an action plan for any potential claims of election fraud.
Partnerships between ICE and local police surge, report finds
The number of state and local officers working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has doubled in size in the last eight months, according to a new report from the immigratio…
Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote
Student voters studying outside their hometown have a right to choose where they register to vote. Advocates say a Montana legal fight is a reminder of a misunderstanding of those…
Senate candidates built up massive campaign war chests with out-of-state donations
In several competitive U.S. Senate contests, candidates have built healthy campaign accounts with out-of-state donations. But the messages to those donors is very different from t…
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President Trump crisscrosses the country with scattershot closing messages midterms approach, deadlock after Israeli election shows no clear winner, Fed expected to hold interest …
Partial results from Israel's contentious election show no clear winner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was leading opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot. Arab parties had a strong showing, and a key question now is whether Eisenkot's blo…
A U.S. cruise ship ends voyage due to fuel costs and passengers lose their homes
The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a three-year voyage to the seven continents marketed as combining long-term living at sea with global travel.
Why Jalen Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition which developed after he was cleared to play with a blood clot and board a long-haul fl…
Trump says he's ending restrictions on climate-warming methane from oil drilling
President Donald Trump said that his administration is "terminating" a Biden-era rule that aimed to cut planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling.
Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5
Tampa Bay became the fourth team in World Series history to avoid elimination with an extra-inning comeback. Game 5 in the best-of-seven matchup is Wednesday night at Tropicana Fi…
U.S. to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro as his whereabouts remain unclear
Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the U.S. amid a money-laundering probe, as Washington agrees to issue visas to him and his family.
Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
Southwest flood damage estimates are hundreds of millions for New Mexico alone
Intense rainstorms linked to a very active El Niño-driven Pacific hurricane season have left thousands of people in the Four Corners states displaced.
'You're lying' - US and Cuban officials get into shouting match at UN
Cuban delegates reacted in response to claims from US ambassador Mike Waltz that the Havana government has profited off the forced labor of its citizens.
Israelis vote in their highest numbers in decades in pivotal elections
Israelis voted in their highest numbers in decades in a tense national election on Tuesday to decide whether to stick with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition …
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking case
The three brothers were found guilty of drugging and raping several women over the course of decades.
Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years
Authorities in Utah used advanced DNA technology to solve the cold case decades after the notorious killer was executed.
The Ebola outbreak is breaking records -- and just marked a grim milestone
The current outbreak, first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now counted 10,000 patients and has spread with great speed. How can it be stopped?
A judge halted D.C. golf course renovations. Trump says they'll still start next month
A federal judge has barred the government from clearing more trees or making other alterations to D.C.'s East Potomac Park without proper notice. Trump says his administration wil…
FBI raids California home tied to former Congressman Eric Swalwell - US media
The California Democrat has faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations which he has denied.