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Sarah Smith on Democrats flipping the House of Representatives
BBC News
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
BBC News
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
BBC News
Anthony Zurcher: Democrats eye sweeping gains and reshaping of political map
BBC News
US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll says
BBC News
Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seat
BBC News
Democrat Roy Cooper flips key North Carolina Senate seat from Republicans
BBC News
Democrat Roy Cooper flips key North Carolina Senate seat from Republicans
BBC News
Midterms proceeded without chaos, despite unprecedented Justice Department interference in recent days
The Trump administration is fighting one battle after another in the nation’s courts over its power – or lack thereof – in the 2026 midterm elections.
The Conversation
Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt
BBC News
Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt
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'I am ready to fight' - Senator-elect Chris Pappas celebrates New Hampshire win
BBC News
With results coming in, is it still too early to tell?
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With results coming in, is it still too early to tell?
BBC News
US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll says
BBC News
Democrats win first key Senate race of the night
BBC News
When will we know the results?
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'A brighter future' - why Americans came out to vote
BBC News
'A brighter future' - why Americans came out to vote
BBC News
BBC asks voters across US what brought them to the polls today
BBC News
US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll says
BBC News
NTSB says crucial plane parts found three miles from Florida crash site
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NTSB says crucial plane parts found three miles from Florida crash site
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Jet may have broken apart before Florida crash, officials say, as family named among victims
BBC News
Meta’s $25B fine left out accountability for the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal
A New Mexico judge’s fine hit Meta for deception about the data privacy violations, not for the harm they caused. A researcher who helped uncover the scandal explains.
The Conversation
Pediatric palliative care addresses the unique needs of seriously ill children and their families
This specialty offers healing and comfort where a cure is not possible, but many who need this care don’t have access to it.
The Conversation
Menopause can quietly weaken bones – here’s what research reveals about protecting them
Bone loss can accelerate before the final menstrual period. Understanding risk, exercise, nutrition and treatment options can help protect bone health.
The Conversation
As it gets harder to figure out what to eat, some Americans are turning to religion for answers
A scholar spent time with 4 alternative food movements to explore how religious Americans are choosing a ‘moral’ diet.
The Conversation
Nearly 7 in 10 professors report being bullied, often by students over grades
The rates are similar to high-stress workplaces like emergency services.
The Conversation
Rubio urges Venezuela to release remaining political prisoners
BBC News