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Democrat Phil Murphy re-elected as New Jersey governor after razor-thin race

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy

Miyares elected as first Latino attorney general in Virginia history

Virginia Republican Attorney General candidate Jason Miyares speaks during a campaign rally

Democrats need to produce results after dismal election night, Biden says

Photo of Joe Biden holding his hand to his mouth
Nov 3, 2021 - World

Iran to resume nuclear talks on Nov. 29

Chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami is seen addressing the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference in September
Nov 3, 2021 - World

Pentagon review finds no violation of law in drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians

Drone strike on family in Afghanistan
Nov 3, 2021 - Economy

Fed chair lays out taper timeline, says rate liftoff not discussed at FOMC meeting

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell

Robot drivers seen as fix for soaring highway deaths

Illustration of a road with a middle section highlight in red, with a red car speeding on it
Nov 3, 2021 - World

Pentagon sharply raises estimate of China's nuclear expansion

Chinese ICBM

U.S. increases pressure on Iran ahead of new nuclear talks

Illustration of a nuclear warning as a clock face

First look: Senate targets foreign-donor loophole

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol
Nov 3, 2021 - World

U.S. blacklists Israeli firm NSO after Pegasus spyware scandal

House Democrats plow ahead with social spending bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seen speaking during a news conference.
Nov 3, 2021 - Sports

The NFL's battle of St. Louis

A greeting card from St. Louis
Updated Nov 3, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Youngkin wins Virginia governor race in upset for Democrats

Glenn Youngkin, governor-elect of Virginia, gives a thumbs-up after speaking during an election night event in Chantilly, Virginia, U.S., on Wednesday.
Nov 3, 2021 - Economy

Book publishers caught in Biden administration's antitrust crosshairs

Illustration of a bald eagle and a book.
Nov 3, 2021 - Technology

The small agency that's threatening Big Tech

Photo illustration of FTC commissioner Rohit Chopra staring at a cursor
Updated Nov 3, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Voters punish Democrats amid left drift

Terry McAuliffe
Nov 3, 2021 - Economy

Immigrants could help fill America's millions of job openings

Illustration of two signs on a post, one reading "NO ENTRY" and the second reading "HELP WANTED"
Nov 3, 2021 - Economy

Sick days disappear in the remote working world

Illustration of a thermometer that reads "Nope"
Nov 3, 2021 - World

Behind Biden's China scolding at COP26

Illustration of Xi in front of ice caps

Democrats' historic compromise on prescription drug prices

Illustration of the US Capitol building with a caduceus on top.

Land of the free, home of the Braves

The Atlanta Braves celebrate their 7-0 victory against the Houston Astros in Game Six to win the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

PG&E agrees to pay $125 million for 2019 Kincade Fire

Firefighters set a back fire along a hillside near PG&E power lines during firefighting operations to battle the Kincade Fire in Healdsburg, California on October 26, 2019.

Michelle Wu becomes 1st Asian American elected Boston mayor

Photo of Michelle Wu smiling and holding a microphone as supporters including Elizabeth Warren clap around her

Eric Adams wins New York City mayoral race

Image of Eric Adams.
Nov 2, 2021 - World

Ethiopia declares state of emergency as rebels threaten capital

Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) soldiers train
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