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Alaska U.S. Senate Results: Democratic Incumbent Mark Begich Admits Defeat, GOP Dan Sullivan's Win Marks GOP Gain

Alaska's U.S. Senate Race: Mark Begich, Dan Sullivan Election Could Help Determine US Senate Control

Nov 04, 2014 12:02 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

The balance of the U.S. Senate may be in the hands of registered voters in Alaska as The Last Frontier state's senate race is too close to call based on polling data heading into Tuesday's midterm elections.

Video Appears To Show ISIS Fighters Joking About Selling Slave Girls

Video Shows ISIS Fighters Joking About Selling Slave Girls

Nov 03, 2014 05:41 PM EST By Marcus Scott

Al Aan TV post shocking a video with new English translations of ISIS fighters joking about "sharing" female Yazidi slaves on YouTube.

Tight Election Races in New Jersey, Iowa and Florida Have Candidate Spending Millions, GOP in Jeopardy

Nov 03, 2014 04:32 PM EST By Rodrigo Ugarte

On Tuesday, the nation will return to the polls and vote in a crucial midterm election that will determine who controls Congress as well as various states. Among those various races there are three that have caught local as well as national attention and could alter the balance of power at the local and national levels.

Colorado's U.S. Senate Election: Rep. Cory Gardner Holds Slim Lead With Overall Voters, But Easily Loses Latino, Millennial Votes

Nov 03, 2014 04:41 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Colorado's U.S. Senate election is "too close to call," according to one polling firm, as Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Udall risk a loss against Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo.

Thomas-M.-Menino-Boston-Mayor-dead-funeral

Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, Celtics and Red Sox Players Say Goodbye to 11-Year Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino

Nov 03, 2014 02:56 PM EST By Marcus Scott

On Monday, Nov. 3, the private funeral service for Former Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the city's longest serving mayor, was held at the Most Precious Blood Parish in Hyde Park.

A young girl looks out from a voting booth as her mother casts her ballot at the Bishop Leo O'Neil Youth Center on November 6, 2012 in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Midterm Elections: Republicans Convinced They Will Take Over The Senate But Democrats Say Not So Fast

Nov 04, 2014 08:43 AM EST By Rebecca S. Myles

A six seat victory in Tuesday's mid-term elections will give Republicans control of the House and Senate, but Democrats and Republicans are scoring very close in the polls and election think there will be runs-offs, perhaps changes in voter demographics and uncertainty about where voter anger about the economy and immigration will shape the outcome.

Jeanne Shaheen maggi hassan hillary clinton

New Hampshire Elections: 'Too Close to Call' for Governor, Senate and House Elections in Granite State

Nov 03, 2014 04:24 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Registered New Hampshire voters will have a busy Tuesday as the Granite State's Election Day consist of gubernatorial, Senate and House elections.

Florida Gubernatorial Race: Statistical Dead Heat for Republican Rick Scott, Democrat Charlie Crist in New Polls

Nov 03, 2014 01:11 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Current Florida Governor Rick Scott has a slim election to win on Nov. 4 as new polling figures has the Republican incumbent tied or losing behind Democratic challenger Charlie Crist.

Texas Governor Race Candidates Push Efforts to Win Latino, Female Vote

Texas Gubernatorial Candidates Push Efforts to Win Latino, Female Vote Despite Republican's Double-Digit Lead

Nov 03, 2014 12:38 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

With the Texas gubernatorial election coming to a close on Nov. 4, the candidates are reportedly relying on efforts to push registered voters to the polling booths on Election Day.

Asian Americans Courted by Both Republicans and Democrats Ahead of November 4 Elections

Nov 02, 2014 06:21 PM EST By Anjalee Khemlani

Asian Americans courted by both sides in upcoming elections

Obama Accuses Companies of Not Sharing Their Success With Workers

President Barack Obama to Visit Myanmar

Nov 02, 2014 03:30 PM EST By Claudia Balthazar

President Barack Obama will revisit Myanmar this month. Obama visited the Southeast Asian country, also known as Burma, two years ago, being the first American chief executive to do so.

New York City Mayoral Candidate Joe Lhota Casts His Vote In Election

Republican Crosscheck Program Threatens to Remove Voting Privileges for Millions of Minorities

Nov 02, 2014 02:15 PM EST By Anjalee Khemlani

Flawed program threatens to scrub millions of eligible minority voters in 27 states

Chelsey Xsmall holds a picture of 18 year old Michael Brown at a protest outside where the grand jury is deliberating

Al Sharpton Calls For Federal Prosecution in Ferguson Police Shooting

Nov 02, 2014 10:40 AM EST By Rebecca S. Myles

The civil rights activist and MSNBC host, the Rev. Al Sharpton has called for a federal prosecution into the police shooting death of Ferguson black teenager Michael Brown by a white police officer. Sharpton say the grand jury is tainted.

New Poll: Support For Obama Among Latino Millenial Voters Dropping; 'Definite' Millennials Voters Prefer Republican-Controlled Congress

Senate Control to be Determined by These Battleground States

Nov 02, 2014 09:46 AM EST By Selena Hill

In just a few more days, American voters will determine who will win control of the Senate during the Midterm Election.

President Barack Obama on his immigration reform agenda in the White House Rose Garden, June 30, 2014

House Democrats Campaign for Executive Action on Immigration Reform

Nov 02, 2014 09:44 AM EST By Olivia Demarinis

November’s midterm elections have prompted House Democrats to advocate to Hispanic voters and the president, in part, to take executive action on decisions regarding immigration reform

New PEW Research Poll: Latino Community Losing Faith In Democrats

Nov 01, 2014 01:15 PM EDT By Chaka Phillips

The Democratic party is losing influence and support from the Latino community, according to a new poll. This lack of support by the Latino community could mean a dramatic loss for the Democratic party during midterm elections, and in the future.

Midterm Elections: Democrats Expect to Beat Republicans in Key States' Senate Races Thanks to Minority and Young Voters

Oct 31, 2014 05:00 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Early voting tallies in the midterm election indicate that Democrats may still have a chance to maintain control of the Senate.

New Hampshire Senate Election: Polls Indicate Jeanne Shaheen, Scott Brown Tied, But Democratic Incumbent Predicted to Win

Nov 01, 2014 09:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

New Hampshire's U.S. senate race could go in former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown's favor as polling data has the Republican candidate tied against the Democratic incumbent.

Iowa Senate Race: Joni Ernst, Bruce Braley Tied in New Poll But Republican Incumbent Viewed More Favorable

Oct 31, 2014 05:26 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Iowa's U.S. Senate race may end with a statistical dead heat as new polling figures have the two major political party candidates tied days before Election Day.