The 2022 midterms have been bitter, fractious and exceedingly expensive. Here are some takeaways. WASHINGTON —…
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Fetterman beats Oz to flip Pennsylvania Senate seat for Dems
Democrat John Fetterman flips a Republican-held seat. He beat Dr. Mehmet Oz, the smooth-talking surgeon-turned-TV celebrity.…
Texas Election Results: Incumbent Ken Paxton, defeats Democratic candidate Rochelle Garza in Attorney General race
Political newcomer Rochelle Garza is hoping to knock two-term Ken Paxton out of position. HOUSTON —…
GOP candidate indicted for impersonating public servant wins Texas house seat
Frederick Frazier will take the seat in Texas House District 61, which covers much of Collin…
Updated election results from Nevada’s U.S. Senate race
Will Nevada U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto win re-election or will Adam Laxalt flip the key…
‘No votes are being thrown out’ Harris County Elections administrator clarifies what will happen to provisional votes
Voters who got in line after 7 p.m. voted normally but placed their paper ballot in…
Denton County Election: Prop B could decriminalize low-level marijuana
The proposition would end citations and arrests for Class A and Class B misdemeanor possession of…
Harris County polls to remain open until 8 p.m. after delays
Harris County polling locations will be open until 8 p.m. on Election Day after a civil…
Texas Election Results: Greg Abbott projects to beat Beto O’Rourke in race for Texas governor
Incumbent Greg Abbott is seeking a third term, while Beto O’Rourke is attempting to become the…
Texas Election Day live updates: Latest results, coverage, analysis
Texas election polls closed at 7 p.m. Here are the latest updates and vote totals we’re…
Maura Healey makes history as 1st openly lesbian governor elected in the U.S.
Healey was one of two openly lesbian candidates who ran to be a governor in the…
Here are some of the likely 2024 presidential candidates
With two years to go until the presidential election, focus is quickly shifting to who plans…
Two dead in murder-suicide at Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office, officials say
The shooting took place at the facility located at 2355 N. Stemmons Freeway. DALLAS — A…
Southlake mayor’s claim of election fraud previously disproven
Election experts say there are good reasons – none of them having anything to do with…
Election 2022: Updated results from across the country
As polls close around the country, you can track the updated results with these live interactive…
Ballot measure results on abortion, marijuana legalization, slavery
Voters in more than 20 states face a range of ballot initiatives, including questions on voting,…
Electrocution prompts closure of voting site, Harris County Elections says
In the meantime, voters are being redirected to the Hardy Street Senior Citizens Center voting site,…
Wall Street rises ahead of election results, inflation data
If Republicans do end up wining control of at least the House of Representatives, the reaction…
Texas Election Results: Latest vote totals in the biggest races across the state
Get the latest Texas Election results here, as soon as they are reported across the state.…
No, most people cannot vote online in U.S. federal elections
Some states have online voting portals for overseas citizens and/or people with disabilities. Online voting is…
Sweaty ballots? Here’s how humidity and certain ballot paper types can affect the voting process
A viewer sent us a tip about an area voting location having peculiar machine issues. After…
Midterm election 2022 live updates: Senate, House control at stake
By 1 p.m. Eastern, Election Day voting locations will be open in all 50 states. Follow…
Wisconsin U.S. Senate 2022 election results
Who will win Wisconsin’s Senate race? See a breakdown of votes and live results when polls…
Updated election results: Live tracking U.S. House balance of power
Operatives in both parties expect Republicans to win the House majority. But a big question remains:…
‘Voting report card’ mailers are legal in most states
Several VERIFY readers have reached out to us about postcards that detail their participation in past…
No, absentee ballots aren’t only counted in close races
Absentee and mail-in ballots are just like regular ballots. They are always tallied, regardless of the…
U.S. identifies American slain in Baghdad, questions remain
No group has claimed responsibility for the American’s killing in Iraq and security officials dismissed the…
Man arrested, woman rescued after car chase ends in Fort Worth, police say
Fort Worth police said they got a call from witnesses seeing the suspect assault and restrain…
Leslie Phillips, voice of Sorting Hat, ‘Carry On’ star, dies
The veteran actor made his first film appearances in the 1930s and is also remembered for…
Powerball $2.04 billion jackpot: What caused the drawing delay?
With the drawing still delayed, we may not know results until later Tuesday. WASHINGTON — Monday’s…
Election Day: Here’s where Texas polling locations are by zip code
There is a handy tool online that allows you to enter your address and it will…
Stunning photos of the lunar eclipse from around the world
People in the United States and across several continents got a jaw-dropping sight early Tuesday —…
‘Blood moon’: Catch the last total lunar eclipse until 2025
NASA says viewers with binoculars can also spy an “extra treat” near the coppery-red moon. Look…
Third Dallas murder involving a parolee with an ankle monitor recorded in less than two weeks, police say
Last week, Zeric Jackson was arrested for allegedly murdering a man at a Lake Highlands apartment.…
Trump teases presidential run, says ‘big announcement’ coming Nov. 15
Trump has been increasingly explicit about his plans, saying in recent days that he would “very,…
Texas governor candidates Abbott, O’Rourke will spend election night in border towns
Gov. Greg Abbott chose McAllen as the site of his election watch party, while Beto O’Rourke…
Pelosi says attack on husband weighs on her future plans
Asked whether she had made a decision on whether to remain in Congress, Pelosi would only…
Voting Guide: Here’s everything you should know about the Nov. 8 election in North Texas
Statewide Full election list U.S. Legislature Full Election…
$500,000 bond set for stepfather of abused twins after his return to Houston
Jova Terrell, 27, made his first court appearance Saturday on a charge of continuous assault of…
¿A dónde voy a ir votar el Día de Elección?
Las ubicaciones de las urnas varían, lo cual significa que quizá el lugar a donde fue…
FBI investigating after explosion outside Texas Public Radio headquarters in downtown San Antonio
Video shared by TPR shows someone placing a device underneath a statue of Vladimir Lenin’s head,…
Houston hospital patients celebrate Astros World Series parade in their own way
They might not have been able to be at the parade in person, but the rehabbing…
Call logs show lack of urgency from Gov. Abbott in Uvalde school shooting, Sen. Gutierrez says
Senator Roland Gutierrez said call logs between Governor Greg Abbott and the DPS director show a…
‘Someone dropped the ball’: North Texas police chief reacts after one of his officers was shot during a training exercise
“It’s the call you never want. One of my officers had been shot. It was rather…
Both Tarrant County judge candidate promise to reduce property taxes. Here’s a look at their promises to voters
The county judge acts like a county mayor and there are a lot of eyes on…
Write-in campaign for Dallas District Court Judge explained
Incumbent Judge Mary Brown admits a mistake kept her name off the ballot. She, and two…
Vocabulary of voting: A glossary guide to the 2022 midterms
Do you know the difference between a majority and a plurality? Here’s a quick guide to…
Check how your county is doing in turnout for early, mail-in voting
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the…
Mansfield ISD speaks about racist photo involving Summit High students
In a statement released on Monday, the district said the photo “violates the core values of…
Rules for taking photos of your ballot vary by state
States run their own elections and set their own regulations, which is why rules for photo…
Dallas Wings hire Los Angeles Sparks assistant as new head coach
Latricia Trammell has been an assistant in the WNBA since 2017 and was previously up for…
Official releases identity of East Texas woman killed in Friday’s severe weather event
Morris County Judge Doug Reeder says county officials believe there were three separate tornadoes that passed…
No, Boston University didn’t create a COVID strain with a human mortality rate of 80%
Boston University researchers studied the effects of a lab-made COVID strain on a type of mice…
What’s open, closed on Election Day?
Whether banks and the post office are open is usually one of the most common questions…
Rebel Wilson announces birth of first baby via surrogate
“I am forever grateful to everyone who has been involved, this has been years in the…
Clayton Kershaw will again be target for homecoming with Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers hope to prove that you can go home again as they keep a…
Texas paramedic who lost son to overdose now training officers in response
Callie Crow wants officers to be trained on life-saving medications like Naloxone. She’s seen many medical…
Supreme Court denies Amber Guyger’s appeal in Botham Jean murder
Guyger, 34, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting death of Jean at…
What are the most common Powerball numbers?
No number is more likely to make you rich than others, but some are a bit…
Teenage cousin of Vanessa Guillén dies after southeast Austin shooting
Alan Guillén, 16, was reportedly shot on Monday, Oct. 24. AUSTIN, Texas — The teenage cousin…
Will the Powerball winner really get $1.9 billion?
What you need to know about the biggest lottery jackpot ever and the gigantic prize that’s…
Backstreet Boys perform emotional tribute to Aaron Carter during show
Members of the Backstreet Boys comforted Nick Carter as he was overcome with emotion during a…
Jackson, in dissent, issues first Supreme Court opinion
Jackson wrote a two-page dissent in support of a death row inmate from Ohio. WASHINGTON —…
It’s illegal for businesses to offer freebies to people for voting in federal elections
According to U.S. code, it is illegal to offer free products or other incentives during any…
Unlikely, but not impossible: You could be $1.9 billion richer after Powerball drawing
With no winner for months, and excitement growing, the Powerball jackpot has become the largest in…
Apple says iPhone supplies hurt by anti-virus curbs in China
Apple said it expects lower shipments of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models…
San Antonio man was arriving for church services when he was shot, killed, police say
As he was getting out of the car, a gunman approached the vehicle and opened fire…
Oh baby! Woman delivers newborn on side of the road with help from a Fort Worth officer
Officer Salazar was at a meeting in the Northwest Police Station when he heard the woman…
Here’s why Election Day is always on a Tuesday
We always vote on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November. That actually sets…
Here’s why the 2022 midterm elections are so high-stakes
It’s possible — maybe even likely — that the outcome in several key contests may take…
North Texas officer who was shot in the face during a training exercise is identified, still in ICU
Sansom Park officer Lina Mino is currently stable in an ICU, according to police. SANSOM PARK,…
Biden slams GOP, Trump warns of ‘tyranny’ ahead of midterms
More than 39 million people have already voted in an election that will decide control of…
‘Black Adam’ rules box office again on quiet weekend
It was a quiet weekend in movie theaters before the upcoming release of “Black Panther: Wakanda…
Records show Texans have spent more than $20 million to bus migrants out of state
The cost to Texans was around $12 million in August. Critics say the plan encourages more…
What you need to know about the Houston Astros World Series championship parade
The parade route will go through the heart of downtown Houston and Midtown. HOUSTON — A…
Musk threatens to boot Twitter account impersonators
The social media platform’s new owner issued the warning Sunday after some celebrities changed their Twitter…
Experts talk about the health effects of daylight saving time
The National Institutes of Health found that 150,000 Americans experience physical health problems caused by the…
No injuries after Arlington officer fires weapon during traffic stop, police say
The incident happened Sunday afternoon on Carter Drive, near Skylark Drive. ARLINGTON, Texas — An investigation…
Store clerk shot during robbery attempt in Mesquite, police say
Police say the clerk was conscious and able to tell officers what happened. MESQUITE, Texas —…
Coy Gibbs, co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing, dies hours after son wins title
NASCAR held a moment of silence for Coy Gibbs before the start of the Cup championship…
‘My heart has been broken today’: Nick Carter remembers brother Aaron Carter
The 34-year-old singer was found dead Saturday. NEW YORK — The day after 34-year-old singer Aaron…
Two-alarm structure fire leads to roof collapse in northwest Dallas, official says
Dallas Fire-Rescue says the one-story building that caught fire housed multiple businesses. One owner went to…
Party chairman expects red wave to wash over South Texas
Matt Rinaldi says the GOP has a chance to win three south Texas Congressional Districts. TEXAS,…
Low voter turnout leading to questions in Texas
A political expert says it could be that many Independents have simply decided not to vote.…
Party chairman says Democrats will show up on Election Day
Gilberto Hinojosa also says Democratic candidates are connecting with voters, despite trailing in polls. TEXAS, USA…
Duran Duran stumbles, Dolly Parton rolls into Rock Hall
Parton, who initially declined the honor, performed a song she wrote just for the occasion. Here’s…
INSIDE THE STORM: Texas volunteer firefighter takes cover under Jeep during tornado
‘I ran and hid under the jeep as the top started to come off the building,’…
Mattress Mack earns historic payout after Astros win World Series
Who needs the winning Powerball numbers when you can just bet on the Houston Astros? HOUSTON…
Aaron Carter dies at age 34
The 34-year-old singer was reportedly found dead in his California home on Saturday. WASHINGTON — Singer…
‘It sounded like a helicopter’ Texas 17-year-old describes being inside home during tornado
“We were just like, ‘oh man, it’s coming,'” Landyn Roberts said. “The lights were flickering. And…
Twitter users can soon get blue check for $7.99 monthly fee
It comes a day after the company began laying off workers to cut costs. NEW YORK…
Restraining order granted against Texas congressional candidate for fraudulent election signs, judge rules
The restraining order requires write-in candidate Debbie Walker to remove any advertisements using Rep. Eddie Bernice…
Why isn’t Election Day a national holiday in the US?
President Joe Biden said last year if he had his way, “every Election Day would be…
Medicare enrollees warned about deceptive marketing schemes
Misleading ads could convince people to sign up for Medicare Advantage plans that do not cover…
Red Cross opens shelter for those impacted by Northeast Texas tornadoes
One tornado was reported near Paris and Powderly in Lamar County, while another was reported near…
Slow pace for Astroworld lawsuits one year after disaster
The legal consequences of the crowd surge and chaos that left 10 dead and hundreds injured…
Twitter slashes its staff as Musk era takes hold on platform
Twitter’s 7,500 employees have been expecting layoffs since Musk took control of the company last week.…
Parent puts together her own book fair to replace district-canceled event
Kristine Leathers got help from volunteers putting together the first-ever parent book fair in the GCISD…
No, posting a copy-and-paste message will not stop Twitter from collecting your data
Elon Musk recently purchased Twitter and some users are sharing a message saying they don’t grant…
Dallas officer suffers internal injuries after hit by suspected drunk driver
A suspected drunk driver who was in the country illegally hit a Dallas Police officer who…
Yes, there are other countries with worse inflation than the U.S.
In September, the annual inflation rate in the U.S. remained near a 40-year high at 8.2%.…
If you need help voting, it’s legal for someone to assist you
It’s legal to bring a helper to the polls, as long as you’re not being coerced…
Motor vehicle thefts in Dallas outpacing 2021 numbers, and trucks are the hottest target
Per the Texas Department of Public Safety–GM and Ford trucks were the two most stolen vehicles…
Woman dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting man inside motel room, Dallas police say
When officers arrived, they learned the victim and suspect were still inside the room and tried…
Dallas officials identify chase suspects who brought baby along for the ride, affidavits say
Andy Guevara faces multiple charges in the case, including endangerment of a child, possession of controlled…
Missing Arkansas woman, baby found dead in Missouri
Authorities have confirmed that the baby 33-year-old Ashley Bush had been carrying at the time of…
The 5 states where you can’t play Powerball
With $1.5 billion on the line, some people who live in states without a lottery are…
‘We just are not seeing it’: Where are the voters in Texas?
Election administrators in Texas are reporting a low turnout – and threats. DALLAS — For our…
Powerball announces new record-breaking jackpot for next drawing
After 39 drawings without a grand prize winner, the Powerball jackpot has reached an astronomical sum,…