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The races that could decide control of Congress
The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers
Republican women have grown frustrated as they've watched their gains in the chamber stagnate — and it seems likely they’ll see losses in 2025.Politics - Politico - November 5 -
Americans vote in neck and neck race
Voters head to the polls for Election DayTop stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Braun wins Indiana governor's race
Sen. Mike Braun (R) has won Indiana's gubernatorial race, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. The latest polling ahead of the election showed Braun with nearly a 10-point lead over his ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Democrat John Mannion flips crucial Syracuse House seat
Freshman Republican Brandon Williams’ district was a top priority for Democrats.Politics - Politico - November 5 -
Schiff wins California Senate race
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is projected to win his bid for the Senate in California, according to Decision Desk HQ. Schiff, who emerged as one of former President Trump’s chief critics in the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Kehoe wins Missouri governor's race
Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) has won the governor’s mansion to replace the term-limited Gov. Mike Parson (R), according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Kehoe was expected to win the Show ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Cantwell wins Washington Senate race
Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell is projected to win a fifth term representing Washington state in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cantwell, the chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
GOP wins back control of the Senate
The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
Senator-elect Schiff vows to protect democracy without naming Trump
“Tonight is going to be a hard, long night,” he said.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
Dem Josh Riley topples House Republican in crucial upstate New York district
The upset came after Molinaro defeated Riley in 2022 by fewer than 2 points.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
GOP trifecta on the line with House control in limbo
The majority in the chamber is expected to be slim no matter who wins, meaning a call on House control could take days or weeks.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
The key races for control of the House of Representatives
Every seat in the lower chamber of Congress is up for grabs this election cycle.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Race voided as stalls stranded on track
A race at Chelmsford is dramatically halted because the starting stalls could not be removed from the track.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10 -
Emotional Cavendish wins final race of career
Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, ends his career with victory in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
The race to shape UK industrial strategy
Business leaders and regional mayors try to influence government’s flagship economic growth policyWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount
Pennsylvania’s Senate race is heading to a recount, with the narrow margin between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen.Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
The Race to Create the Perfect EV Tire
With billions sold each year, the battle is on to make the ideal electric car tire—one that offers the holy trinity of increased range, eco credentials, and less noise. The results could benefit ...Tech - Wired - November 15 -
National Tight Ends Day: George Kittle, Travis Kelce, Kyle Pitts shine as position sets single-day NFL record
Kittle founded the holiday, so of course he celebrated accordinglySports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
NFL Week 8, five things you may have missed: Trick plays, Halloween costumes, National Tight End day and more
Some of the best plays around the league from Week 8Sports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
Why Kamala Harris is campaigning in Texas with race in homestretch
Kamala Harris will be joined by Beyoncé at a rally in Houston, Texas, on Friday with just 11 days remaining until Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on why ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Baldwin, Hovde tied in Wisconsin Senate race polling
Incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and her Republican challenger Eric Hovde are neck and neck in the Wisconsin Senate race, a new poll shows. The survey, released Thursday from Emerson College ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
9 congressional sleeper races to watch on Election Night
The presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is dominating the 2024 debate, but control of both chambers of Congress is also very much up for grabs — and a series of fluid races may ...Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
The race for the F1 constructors' title continues in Mexico City
Formula 1 heads to Mexico City for round 20. Check out this weekend's times, stats, predictions and preview.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Mexico's Perez hits another bump in the road
Sergio Perez's self-proclaimed "terrible" season took another turn for the worse on Saturday.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Cornish miner hoping to capitalise on global race for lithium
Analysts expect supply deficit to develop as countries race to meet climate targetsWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Democrats hope for Texas upset in Allred-Cruz race
Rep. Colin Allred (D) is homing in on suburban voters to pull him over the finish line with a week to go in Texas’s increasingly tight Senate race. Polls have shown Allred closing the gap with ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
In the Race for Congress, a Reporter Starts ‘With a Blank Notebook’
Catie Edmondson, who has been covering Capitol Hill for The New York Times since 2018, tries to glean patterns that will determine control of the House.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Robinhood to offer trading contracts based on presidential race
Digital trading platform Robinhood will allow customers to place bets on the outcome of the presidential race through event-specific trading contracts. The new product will let customers pick ...Politics - The Hill - October 28
