US midterm elections: The sectors bracing for potential shift in balance of power in Washington
Several sectors could face greater scrutiny from lawmakers in the case of a strong Democratic showing
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Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel dies after on-field collision as authorities open investigation
Jesús de Miguel suffered cardiac arrest after a brutal collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper during injury time of a match on Tenerife's home pitch.
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US tech stocks recover after selloff spooks investors over AI spending
Midterms didn’t appear to have huge impact, though predicted wins for Democrats could mean more regulation US tech stocks made a recovery Tuesday afternoon after a selloff spooked investors over AI spending. The impact of Tuesday’s midterm…
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US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states
The US has been voting for senators, members of the House of Representatives and state governors in the midterm elections. Here are the results in full US midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls in referendum on Trump’s…
Joe Rogan warns 'woke' ideology is replacing God on the left and entering into Christianity
Podcaster Joe Rogan argued woke ideology has become a replacement for religion, with LGBT pastors inserting non-biblical ideas into Christianity.
Josh Turek pitches generational change in tight Iowa Senta race
Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek is pitching generational change in Iowa as he winds down his campaign against Republican Ashley Hinson. CBS News' Kaia Hubbard reports.
Supreme Court leans toward LGBTQ exclusion for publicly funded Catholic preschools
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about Colorado's universal pre-K program and whether religious schools can bar certain families despite the state's anti-discrimination law.
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DoJ tells Democrats in letters they could be targets of Alaska ballot investigation
Top election lawyer and lawmakers received notes over alleged scheme to confuse voters with two Dan Sullivans The justice department has sent letters to a top Democratic election lawyer and other Democrats informing them they could be…
Jerry Jones calls for Cowboys star player to see the ball more after crushing overtime defeat
Jerry Jones said George Pickens needs more targets after the Dallas Cowboys star played just 42 of 74 snaps in the overtime loss to Arizona.
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.
Nearly half of voters saw midterm election as a rebuke of Trump, NBC News Exit Poll shows
The president’s approval rating dropped among voters, who have big concerns about the economy, according to early polling results.
JetBlue hikes baggage fees for the second time this year
Airlines have raised baggage fees and ticket prices to help offset the surging cost of jet fuel this year.
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Strong Youth, Black Voter Turnout, Midterm Breaks Spend Records
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How Will the Midterms Play Out? These Races May Provide Early Clues.
Election results in states where voting ends early could indicate how each party will fare in House and Senate races elsewhere in the country.
Cost of living and government corruption are top issues for voters, who are deeply unhappy with Trump: The AP Voter Poll
Cost of living and government corruption are top issues for voters, who are deeply unhappy with Trump: The AP Voter Poll
Latest on California governor race as Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton face off
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are facing off in California's race for governor as locals also vote on what would become the country's first billionaire tax. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave breaks it down.
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.
Steve Kornacki gives Republicans a ‘wild card possibility’ that could see their election hopes increase
Kansas could be one state to monitor for potential polling discrepancies, says the NBC News chief data analyst
U.S. Assisted Venezuela in Deadly Drone Strike, Officials Say
The attack on a drug-trafficking group killed about two dozen people, a rights group said. It comes as the United States is militarizing the fight against “narcoterrorism” in Latin America.
Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats
Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats on Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said.
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New Zealand Jobless Rises to 11-Year High as Election Looms
New Zealand’s jobless rate unexpectedly increased to a fresh 11-year high in the third quarter, adding to pressure on the government just three days from an election.
Democrats push Trump's low approval rating and affordability issues as Americans vote in midterms
Democrats are honing in on the high price of gas and other necessities as President Trump asks voters to act like he's on the ballot. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
Trump tariffs hitting small businesses
As US voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections, the economy remained their top concern. Despite robust headline macroeconomic data, middle-class Americans are growing increasingly frustrated with the rising cost of living…
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Election Day: What to know from Maine
Maine residents head to the polls to decide a pivotal Senate race pitting Republican Susan Collins against Democrat Troy Jackson. Bloomberg's Greg Ryan reports. (Source: Bloomberg)