Takeaways and observations from the 2022 midterms
As the final votes are still being tallied in several battleground states, Democrats appeared to have fended off the predicted Republican "red wave."
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Democrats stave off "red wave" as midterm election results come into focus
The battle for the Senate is coming down to a handful of unresolved races, as Georgia's contest heads to a runoff.
Biden calls midterm election "a good day" for democracy
A smiling President Biden fielded reporters' questions following Democrats' better-than-expected night.
Youngkin writes note of apology for remarks about Paul Pelosi attack
The Virginia governor said he apologized to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi via a personal note for his remarks in the wake of the attack on Paul Pelosi.
Biden says Musk's Twitter purchase is "worth being looked at"
Musk financed part of his $44 billion purchase of Twitter with the help of Saudi Prince Alwaleed and a Qatar fund.
Crypto prices fall as Binance opts against buying rival FTX
World's largest crypto exchange abruptly reverses course after having previously agreed to purchase FTX.
Lawsuit accuses Apple, Amazon of colluding to raise iPhone prices
A new lawsuit alleges that Amazon shoppers are paying more for Apple products due to an agreement between the two companies.
Submarine spy couple receives harsher sentences after judge rejected plea deals
Diana Toebbe, who acted as a lookout for her husband, Jonathan Toebbe, during dead drops received a longer sentence than her husband.
Redfin lays off 862 employees as housing market cools
Real estate companies are cutting workers as the housing market slows from its torrid pace earlier this year.
U.S. stocks tumble with election results still up in the air
Wall Street is waiting to see if balance of power in Washington shifts, but hot inflation remains main focus.
Midterms: What a divided government means for the economy
A shift in the balance of congressional power could affect your finances. Here's what you should know.
McCarthy officially launches bid for House speaker
Rep. Steve Scalise, the current minority whip, has also announced his run for House majority leader.
"Florida is where woke goes to die," DeSantis says in victory speech
The Republican governor and possible presidential candidate denounced "woke ideology" during his victory speech on Tuesday.
5 costly mistakes to avoid with Medicare open enrollment
Only 4 in 10 people review their plan options each year, which could lead to unexpected expenses.
American tourists die of gas inhalation in Mexico City
The three Americans were reportedly visiting Mexico for the Day of the Dead holiday.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
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Pathologist to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
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Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
Ex-Florida congressman sentenced to 10 years in Venezuela lobbying case
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