Nov 05 Democrat Terry McAuliffe elected governor of Va. EmbedVideo(7929); TYSONS CORNER, Va. -- Terry McAuliffe wrested the governor's office from Republicans on Tuesday, capping an acrimonious campaign that was driven by a crush of negative advertising, non-stop accusations of dodgy dealings and a tea party-backed nominee… Continue reading
Nov 05 Democrat Bill de Blasio elected mayor of New York Bill de Blasio beat out Republican candidate Joe Lhota to become the 109th mayor of New York City. Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images NEW YORK -- Bill de Blasio was elected New York City's first Democratic mayor in two decades… Continue reading
Nov 05 NJ Gov. Chris Christie cruises to re-election victory EmbedVideo(7917); ASBURY PARK, N.J. -- Gov. Chris Christie was re-elected with ease Tuesday, demonstrating the kind of broad, bipartisan appeal that will serve as his opening argument should he seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. The Associated… Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch Sen. Menendez: Treaty would promote the rights of Americans with disabilities Sen. Menendez: Treaty would promote the rights of Americans with disabilities… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch How a ruling on toxic revenge could change the way treaties are enforced How a ruling on toxic revenge could change the way treaties are enforced… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch News Wrap: Medicare head says ACA site improving while insurers cancel policies News Wrap: Medicare head says ACA site improving while insurers cancel policies… Continue watching
Nov 05 Illinois House approves same-sex marriage legislation UPDATED: 5:45 p.m. ET Illinois House approves legislation allowing same-sex couples to marry in the state: http://t.co/Zd4k9UhSax -RAS— The Associated Press (@AP) November 5, 2013 Photo by flickr user Gay Liberation Network The… Continue reading
Nov 05 Tuesday's mayoral elections, east to west Creative commons photo via flickr user KCIvey It's election day for many voters across the U.S. Here's a roundup of some of the larger mayoral races to be battled out today. Boston: The return of the city's… Continue reading
Nov 05 Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits to smoking crack cocaine Photo by Flickr User West Annex News Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted Tuesday that he had, in fact, smoked crack cocaine while "in a drunken stupor." At the moment of this posting, "Rob Ford" has been tweeted about over… Continue reading
Nov 05 Book your spots: Public White House tours are resuming Missed your chance to tour the White House before tours were suspended seven months ago? Fear not; the doors have been opened to the public once more. Self-guided, public tours of the White House's East Wing and Executive Residence… Continue reading