Clinton supporters react
Stony-faced Hillary Clinton supporters were crying and anxiously staring at the big screens showing election results inside the Jacob Javits Center in New York
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Trump supporters react
Voters eager to shake up the nation’s political establishment picked the celebrity businessman Donald Trump to become the nation’s 45th president
What Americans were searching on Google as election came to a close
Here are some subjects people were searching hours before final polls closed
Who got it right? These 3 unusual things predicted Trump's win
The monkey, the Halloween masks, the professor with his "13 keys" -- you really need to see these predictions to believe them
When do presidential candidates get recounts?
The presidential race remains close in several battleground states -- some may be eligible for recounts. Here are the rules for a few of them
Trump effect? Canada's immigration website crashes amid U.S. election uncertainity
Was web site overwhelmed by anxious Americans looking to flee a Trump presidency? Google reported spike in such searches
Both candidates from the same home state? That's pretty rare
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump call the same state home. And that's only happened three other times in U.S. election history -- four, if you count a rather unusual election on the eve of the Civil War
Arizona voters oust "America's toughest sheriff" amid legal woes
Sheriff Joe Arpaio has become nationally famous for cracking down on illegal immigration, and is facing criminal charges
Financial markets plunge on news of Trump win
Stock and currency markets from Tokyo to Mexico City to New York slump as traders hit by uncertainty over what Trump presidency will look like
Donald Trump could win the election without his home state -- and that's pretty rare
Only three candidates in history have lost their home state, and then gone on to win the presidency
World reacts to Donald Trump's election win
Russia and Europe's rising far-right, anti-immigration leaders laud Trump victory, as many others issue congratulations laced with anxiety
Photo of Donald Trump stealing a peek at Melania's ballot goes viral
"See the problem with @realDonaldTrump copying Melania’s ballot," wrote one Twitter user, "is that Melania copied hers from Michelle Obama"
2016 campaign's unforgettable moments
CBS News takes a look back at some of the most unforgettable moments of the 2016 campaign
What time will the president be announced?
With tight races in a handful of battleground states, Election Night has the potential to be a long one
The 2016 Battle for the House
An overwhelming House Republican majority means GOPers have to defend many more seats than their Democratic rivals. Among the 435 House races occurring across the U.S., Democrats need to pick an additional 30 seats to steal the majority from Republicans. Here's a look at the 10 House races to watch.
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