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Democrats have an unexpected opportunity to seize control of the US Senate, with key races across several battleground states.

Alaska's Senate race garnered attention with Democrat Mary Peltola and two Dan Sullivans on the ballot. In typically red Texas, Republican Ken Paxton faces off against Democrat James Talarico. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.

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It’s Election Day for the pivotal 2026 midterms that will determine control of U.S. Congress — and a bunch of people are trying to make money by betting on the outcome. As of Monday (Nov. 2) at 8 p.m. ET, nearly $1.9 billion had been wagered on the midterm elections on the two biggest prediction […]

Election Day is underway, and CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Adriana Diaz and Skyler Henry have team coverage on closely watched races in Michigan, Texas and Georgia.

It’s a day the U.S. Democrats have been waiting for, and one that’s been keeping Republicans up at night. Americans will head to the polls to vote in the 2026 midterm election to determine who will makeup the U.S. Congress. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Robert Speel, a political science and public administration professor at Penn […]

Get ready for Week 9 with takes on the Bucs' division chances, why RBs could dominate the trade deadline and which teams should at least ask about Justin Herbert.

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Experts expect some politicians on Tuesday night to claim the 2026 elections are rigged, but here's why that's not the case — and why it may be a while before some races are called.

As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.

Vote will set the trajectory for everything from AI to public spending

US voters are electing a new Congress. The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president.

US voters are electing a new Congress. The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president.

US voters are electing a new Congress. The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president.

As encouraging as polls are for Democrats, left-leaning Hollywood activists are viewing Tuesday’s midterm elections with a lot of anxiety — and just a bit of cautious optimism. In fact, throughout the cycle, as candidates courted the industry’s deep pockets at tony backyard venues and one-on-one phone calls, the fatigue of donors was well apparent, […]

A new New York Times/Siena poll shows Democrats with an edge in Ohio's races for senator and governor. Nina Turner, former Ohio Democratic state senator and co-chair of Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, joins CBS News to discuss.

"The Takeout" breaks down the top races as voters head to the polls in the 2026 midterm elections.

Millions of votes have been cast in this midterm election. Traditional battlegrounds have expanded in the fight to control Congress. It all comes down to one question: who won? This year, PBS News is again relying on the Associated Press to call winners in critical races. For a closer look at how the AP makes those race calls, Deema Zein spoke with David Sco

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect […

Bushby was a 29-year-old ex-paratrooper when he began his journey from Punta Arenas, Chile, on Nov. 1, 1998. He walked 31,000 miles across four continents and 30 countries.

Will a Democratic ‘blue wave’ sweep Congress away from Republicans — and render the president a lame duck?

Nowhere has the trade war with Canada occupied the election cycle narrative than in the seven border states electing new senators on Tuesday.

The surprise discovery of an iron-carrying molecule preserved in the bones of a Brazilian dinosaur adds to research about soft tissues found in fossils that are millions of years old.

CNN is gearing up for extensive coverage of the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3 with Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper leading the network’s primetime special. The network’s “Election Night in America” special begins at 4 p.m. ET with Tapper and Cooper co-anchoring live from Washington D.C. Dana Bash will focus on key Senate […]

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All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

ABC News' Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott breaks down the state of play as a new New York Times/Siena poll shows Democrats are gaining ground, slightly pulling ahead in key Senate races.

The NBA season is still young, but injuries and surprising developments have already changed narratives.

De Democraten hopen tijdens de 'midterms' op 3 november niet alleen het Huis van Afgevaardigden, maar ook de Senaat in handen te krijgen. De ogen zijn voornamelijk gericht op enkele cruciale races, zoals in Texas, Maine en Michigan. Een overzicht van 4 races die je in de gaten moét houden.

Cyclone Murasu expected to hit near Ongole late Monday with wind speeds of 100-110km/h, Meteorological Department says.

The State government’s preparedness efforts are focused on the five districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Kandhamal

Historic turnover in this election will allow dozens of states to vote on significant changes in leadership.

Veteran director Shigeru Kobayashi's documentary was made over the course of nine years and spotlights three women of different generations.

Moscow and Kyiv continue strikes elsewhere, but no reported violations in Kherson region during the six-day ceasefire.

Cyclonic Storm Murasu likely to turn into severe cyclonic storm by Monday morning; red alert issued in five A.P. districts; heavy rain also forecast for parts of Tamil Nadu and Odisha

Social Security's retirement trust fund may run out in 2032. Senators elected this November will be in office when that deadline comes.

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Senate races in Texas, Michigan and Ohio rank among the most expensive in this year's midterm cycle.

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Ocurrió en negocios de la empresa Spirit Halloween; uno se trató de un enfrentamiento entre dos jóvenes de 21 años

The future of American politics runs through the South.

Twenty-two late-forming super PACs spent about $637 million in 2026 congressional races, sometimes before voters could see their donors.

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From Texas to Maine, rising prices and the Iran war put key Senate races in play as Democrats fight for control.

With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power and President Trump facing a tough midterm, Iran’s leaders expect no major shift in policy.

Former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham’s day at the horse races has ended in a potential loss of almost $180,000 after the MP was served with bankruptcy papers.

France is bracing for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, with shops boarded up and authorities scrambling to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago.

Zach Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, joins "The Takeout" to break down the latest numbers with midterms just a couple of days away.

The National Security Council (NSC) will convene an urgent meeting on Wednesday to review national preparedness measures amid growing concerns over the situation in the Middle East.

The National Security Council (NSC) will convene an urgent meeting on Wednesday to review national preparedness measures amid growing concerns over the situation in the Middle East.

Trump' immigration policies are having an impact on voters in Texas' border communities as midterms approach. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the story.

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are on the ballot when voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Here are the races that ABC News rates as Tossup.

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Investors are preparing for a blue wave in the midterm election on Tuesday that will determine who controls Congress for the remainder of President Trump's term.

The competitive map for control of the U.S. Senate has expanded considerably in the final days before Election Day. Here's a ranking of those competitive races from most likely to flip to least likely.

Democrats are using the high price of diesel, heating oil, and fertilizer to tie Republicans to President Donald Trump’s unpopular, costly war in Iran.

Chief racing writer Danny Russell shares his tips for this year's VRC Derby and Coolmore Stud Stakes races.

La celebración de la Noche de Brujas obliga a las personas a personalizar su atuendo; las opciones más originales

Authorities vow firm action against violence as yellow vest and student movements announce widespread demonstrations.