Nov 07 Florida Senate recount looming, despite Scott’s claim of victory By Gary Fineout, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has not conceded. Though Gov. Rick Scott is leading, under state law in Florida, a recount is mandatory if the winning candidate's margin is 0.5 percentage points or less. Continue reading
Nov 07 79 kidnapped Cameroon students freed, but school closed amid security concerns By Edwin Kindezka Moki, Associated Press The students were abducted Sunday night in part of Cameroon that is beset by violence and instability by armed separatists who want to create a breakaway state called Ambazonia. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Trump defends calling migrant caravan an ‘invasion’ ahead of midterm elections By Associated Press Trump was also pressed on why his campaign aired an ad featuring a Mexican immigrant convicted of killing American police officers and linking without evidence the man's actions to the caravan. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Trump asks Pence to be running mate in 2020 By Associated Press Trump said he hadn't asked Pence yet but then turned to the vice president and said: "Mike, will you be my running mate? Will you?"… Continue reading
Nov 07 Supreme Court considers how the U.S. tells a foreign country it’s being sued By Associated Press The justices on Wednesday questioned whether mailing notice of a lawsuit to the country's D.C. embassy works. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Stacey Abrams says she will not concede until all votes are counted By Associated Press Abrams told supporters at her election night party that they would "have a chance to do a do-over" in her race against Republican Brian Kemp, implying a runoff. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: McConnell says Kavanaugh fight helped GOP retain Senate majority By Eric Tucker, Associated Press In Tuesday's elections, McConnell said, the contentious, partisan fight over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's nomination was "very helpful" in winning Senate seats, like an "adrenaline shot" for GOP voters. Continue reading
Nov 07 Marijuana expands into 3 more states, but nationwide legalization remains unlikely By Daniel J. Mallinson, Lee Hannah, The Conversation Two-thirds of all U.S. states have legalized some kind of marijuana. The argument goes that its nationwide expansion is inevitable. Two marijuana policy researchers question that narrative. Continue reading
Nov 07 Florida restores voting rights to 1.5 million citizens. Here’s why that could decrease crime By Victoria Shineman, The Conversation Research shows when ex-offenders regain their voting rights, they can became more trusting of government and the criminal justice system. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Trump speaks about midterm election results By Associated Press Trump is scheduled to speak at 11:30 a.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading