Americans vote in battle for Senate and House control— live updates
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, while 36 states will be electing governors.
Here's what Americans are voting on in today's elections
Control of the House and Senate are at stake as Republicans and Democrats focus on battleground races in key states.
Iran dismisses U.S. response to peace proposal as "not convincing"
Trump said on eve of U.S. elections that a deal with Iran "could happen," but after new U.S. strikes, Tehran called America's response to the latest proposal "not convincing."
Co-pilot's friend describes hearing audio of her last moments
The co-pilot, 20-year-old Nathalia Filgueiras, can be heard saying in the audio recordings that the jet was rapidly descending.
Why some key races won't be decided on election night
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.
5 people rescued in South Pacific after months at sea, 4 still missing
The U.S. Coast Guard in Guam confirmed that the skiff with nine people aboard had been reported missing in July.
U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft, a senior U.S. official told CBS News.
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Coast Guard detains cruise ship in Miami, officials say
The MSC Poesia cruise ship is currently detained with passengers on board at the Port of Miami, and its itinerary is currently on hold, Coast Guard officials tell CBS News.
How to watch live election results on CBS News
With control of Congress on the line in House and Senate races around the country, here's how to watch the 2026 midterm election results on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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Poland launches major security operation along border with Russia
Poland's prime minister says a rapid, major deployment of extra security forces to the border with Russia may have prevented "attempted acts of provocation."
Soccer player dies following on-field collision in Spain
Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision in a match.
Stolen watch worth $290,000 returned to store with apology note
The case of the stolen Audemars Piguet timepiece took a twist when the store received a package containing the watch -- and a note saying sorry.
Bodycam video shows moments after National Guard fatally shot man
Tennessee prosecutors released video of National Guard troops pointing their handguns at a man as he lay dying on a Memphis sidewalk last summer after a guard member shot him in the back.
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U.K. man returns home after 28 years walking 30,000 miles around the world
Karl Bushby began what came to be known as his "Goliath Expedition" in Chile on Nov. 1, 1998.
NASA telescope is plunging back to Earth after 22 years in orbit
The Swift Observatory is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering lower and lower.
ICE planning to deport Afghans through Pakistan, official says
The plan has triggered alarm among advocates for Afghans, who warn that the proposal could lead to the deportation of Afghans who could be persecuted by the Taliban.
1 dead, 2 injured in helicopter crash near Mount Everest base camp
The two helicopters were ferrying trekkers who had been hiking up to Everest base camp during Nepal's popular trekking season.
Dingell: Stevens' GOP endorsement is "galvanizing" voters behind El-Sayed
"It's galvanizing many communities," the Michigan Democrat told CBS News on Monday.
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