UK Agrees to Time-Bound Talks on Slave Trade Harms
The UK has agreed to structured talks on the historical harms of the transatlantic slave trade, but no start date has been confirmed.
Mississippi Senate Contest Stays Uncalled in a Razor-Thin Race
Mississippi's Senate race between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom remains undecided, and state law offers no automatic or requested recount.
Bob Dylan Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican During Italian Tour Break
American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican during a pause between concert dates in Italy, a visit the Vatican described as brief.
Democrats Take House Majority as Trump Approval Hits Historic Low
CBS News projects Democrats will control the House after the 2026 midterms, while a New York Times commentary argues the president is set to face more conflict.
Two Native American Women Break Barriers in Midterm Races
Deb Haaland wins New Mexico's governorship and Peggy Flanagan becomes Minnesota's first Native American woman senator, according to CBS News.
Joshua Wong Gets 10 Years in Hong Kong National Security Case
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to foreign collusion under the national security law.
Vance Says Iran War Cost GOP Midterms; Trump Partly Agrees
Vice President Vance blamed the Iran war for Republican midterm losses, and President Trump said he largely agrees while defending the decision to block an Iranian nuclear weapon.
Mother and Daughter Killed in Suspected Grizzly Bear Attack in British Columbia
Canadian conservation officers say a mother and daughter died after a suspected grizzly bear attack near their home, with more than one bear possibly involved.
Democrats Projected to Win House and Senate in Midterm Elections
CBS News and NBC News project Democrats will control the House and Senate after Tuesday's midterms, with PBS NewsHour reporting new state-level gains.
Johnson Steps Back From GOP Leadership Bid After Midterm Losses
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek the top Republican post in the House after his party's midterm setbacks, opening a contest for the role.
Democrats Projected to Retake Both Chambers as 2026 Midterm Results Roll In
CBS News projects Democrats will take back both chambers of Congress, while ABC News highlights candidates who made history in the 2026 midterm elections.
Democrat Talarico Takes Texas Senate Seat, Breaking Decades-Long Drought
Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, the first win for his party in that seat since 1988.
El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Becoming First Muslim US Senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers in Michigan, a contentious midterm contest, and becomes the first Muslim senator in US history.
Democrats Take Senate as Midterm Results Reshape Trump's Final Years
Democrats won Senate control in the 2026 midterms and are expected to hold both chambers of Congress next year, gaining new leverage over Trump.
Democrat Adam Hamilton Takes Kansas Senate Seat in Upset
Pastor Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas, the state's first Democratic senator since 1932, according to multiple outlets.
Democrats Gain Ground in Iowa and Ohio as Key Races Are Called
Democrats won major contests in Iowa and Ohio, with projections from several outlets on Senate and gubernatorial races that could shape control of the chamber.
Ossoff Holds Georgia Senate Seat for Democrats in Close-Watched Race
Democrat Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia, defeating Republican Mike Collins and keeping a key Senate seat in Democratic hands.
Roy Cooper Flips North Carolina Senate Seat for Democrats
Former Governor Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's Senate race, the first seat to switch to Democrats in this year's midterm elections.
Trump Says US Will End $4 Billion Annual Military Aid to Israel
President Trump says the US will stop about $4 billion in yearly aid to Israel, while arms sales continue, in an announcement made on Election Day.
Spain's transport minister resigns after deadly high-speed train crash
Óscar Puente steps down days after a crash that killed at least 69 people, and says he is leaving the upcoming general election race too.