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Record voter turnout in 2018 midterm elections
Forty-nine percent of eligible voters participated in the 2018 elections, the highest turnout since the 1960s
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Forty-nine percent of eligible voters participated in the 2018 elections, the highest turnout since the 1960s
The measure increases the age limit to buy an assault rifle to 21
No matter who wins, Arizona will have its first female senator
President Trump held a nationally televised news conference after Democrats regained control of the House in the midterm elections. Mr. Trump was asked if Vice President Mike Pence would be his running mate in the 2020 presidential election, and the president posed the question to the vice president.
President Trump held a news conference the day after Democrats regained control of the House in the midterm elections. The president listed some Republican candidates who kept their distance from him and then lost on Election Day. "I'm not sure whether I should be happy or sad," Mr. Trump said.
President Trump held a nationally televised news conference the morning after Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. The president emphasized gains Republican made in the Senate.
Senate majority leader holds news conference after Republicans succeeded in holding their majority in the Senate
Democrats are projected to flip more than two dozen Republican-held House seats in the midterm elections, but Republicans were able to strengthen their hold on the Senate. CBSN political contributor Caitlin Huey-Burns explains how big of a factor President Trump was in the midterms and what a divided Congress means for the U.S. government.
This is the third election in a row that Democrats have lost in a Florida election within one percentage point, and they'll be looking at why Andrew Gillum could not get over that hump. The Senate race is also a close one between incumbent Bill Nelson and former governor Rick Scott. WFOR political correspondent Jim DeFede joins CBSN with details.
It was a night of historic firsts, big wins for both parties
Georgia Republican Brian Kemp is leading Democrat Stacey Abrams in the race for governor. But in a speech to supporters, Abrams vowed that "every vote is counted" before calling the race.
Tuesday was a night of historic wins for Muslim, gay and Native American candidates. CBS News chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBS Evening News anchor Jeff Glor to discuss
This was a House election centered around sharply polarized reactions to the presidency of Donald Trump
Hawley was on track to win handily, enjoying a lead of 10 points with nearly all precincts reporting late Tuesday
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz won a narrow victory against Democrat Beto O'Rourke Tuesday night. He addressed supporters after clinching the win, saying he represents "every Texan." Watch his remarks.
Jared Polis defeated Walker Stapleton to keep the governor's seat in Democratic hands
CBS News projects Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House of Representatives
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz won his bid for reelection Tuesday night, fending off a strong challenge from Democrat Beto O'Rourke. O'Rourke energized Democrats in the state, but Cruz got backing from President Trump in the red state. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest from Cruz's election night celebration.
CBS News projects Republicans will win at least 50 seats in the Senate, retaining control in the upper chamber
Democrat Mikie Sherill, a former Navy pilot, has won New Jersey's 11th congressional district, flipping another seat for Democrats. The district had been represented by a Republican since 1985.
Young voters overwhelmingly supported O'Rourke, while white evangelicals strongly favored Cruz
Former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has won his bid for Senate in Utah. He faced off against Democrat Jenny Wilson.
This was the first time Kim Davis faced re-election since 2015, when she defied the Supreme Court ruling and refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses
Florida voters have approved Amendment 4, which enfranchises 1.4 million former felons in the state
Tennessee Republican Marsha Blackburn won her race for Senate. She had support from President Trump as she ran against Democrat Phil Bredesen. Blackburn will be the first female senator from the state.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Judge Kenneth King is ordered to attend training "to address the underlying issues that contributed to this incident," according to 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend.
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home.
Taylor Swift kicked off the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Thursday, her first performance since canceling three shows in Vienna due to an alleged terror plot from ISIS. While Swift did not address the plot or cancellations, heightened security measures were in place.
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Hurricane Ernesto is barreling towards Bermuda after pummeling Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Category 2 storm is expected to reach Bermuda by Saturday. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Hamilton, Bermuda.
The U.S., Egypt and Qatar say cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas will continue in Cairo next week. The three countries, acting as mediators, say they presented both parties with a proposal that "builds on areas of agreement over the past week, and bridges remaining gaps in the manner that allows for a swift implementation of the deal." President Biden expressed optimism about a potential cease-fire, saying "we are closer than we've ever been" after talks in Doha. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana released a preliminary report Thursday detailing the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the initial response by authorities in the area. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins to discuss what's in the report.
Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, campaigned Friday in Wisconsin, where he spoke to police union members. His stop there comes on the heels of former President Donald Trump's press conference where he blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for inflation and other economic issues. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has details.
Vice President Kamala Harris laid out an economic agenda she seeks to implement in the first 100 days if elected president. Her proposal includes an expansion of the Child Tax Credit, helping first-time home buyers with their down payments and banning price gouging for groceries. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.