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Dow surges 1,000 points as Democrats take control of Congress
The Dow surged 1,000 points on Wednesday morning, just hours after election results showed Democrats had taken control of the U.S. House and Senate.
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After Golden State Valkyries achieved an historic win, beating the Atlanta Dream, 68-63, Saturday night at Ballhalla, the team announced details of their championship parade! Here's what to know about the time, place, street closures, and fan opportunities and more....
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Democrats projected to take Congress in blue wave fueled by Trump, economy discontent
Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress from Republicans, ABC projects.
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Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI tools
Students using Google software in schools will not be allowed to use Google search unless their school system also provides them access to artificial intelligence tools...
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What's next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?
Investigators have started the lengthy process of determining why a Learjet plummeted from the sky in Florida, killing all nine people on board.
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Democrats win control of Congress in rebuke of Trump
Both parties say they're stunned by the Democratic control of Congress. Voters said President Trump didn't have the right priorities.
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The Brandon Aiyuk saga: What we know about the 49ers’ options and the receiver’s future
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Texas Democrat James Talarico speaks out after projected win against Paxton
Texas Senator-elect James Talarico says the Democratic sweep in the midterm elections goes beyond party lines.
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Cornell alumna named to lead criminal probe into Jane Doe's rape claim
New York Attorney General Letitia James has named Cornell alumna Jackie Kelly, a former prosecutor, to lead the criminal probe into Jane Doe's gang rape allegations....
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Democrats take control of Congress | What's next?
Democrats won the House and Senate during Election Night. Now, what's next? Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan discusses the possibilities....
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Trump says he was a 'a little bit surprised' after Democrats' big win in midterms
The president also said he was willing to work with Democrats.