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A Sunni Muslim tribe in central Iraq braves nightly shelling and threats from the Islamic State, refusing the group's orders to join its movement. But they say they need help.

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has won a second term by defeating Republican Rob AstorinoTuesday's victory makes Cuomo New York's first Democratic…

After a hard fought close race two years ago, Representative Chris Collins sailed to victory in the 27th Congressional district which spans eight…

Across the country, many voter initiatives were on the ballots. Minimum wage questions were on ballots in five states. In addition, three states and the District of Columbia voted on marijuana issues.

The GOP scored major victories in the midterm elections. The wins reshape the political dynamic in Washington and complicate the legislative agenda for President Obama's final two years in office.

While Kansas is typically a deeply conservative red state, this year two of the party's leaders found themselves in fights for their political lives — and they won.

Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota talks to Steve Inskeep about Tuesday's election results, and where Senate Democrats go from here now that Republicans have won control of the body.

A new report shows that more than 25% of Erie County residents - including 4 out of 10 children - are now covered by Medicaid. County Executive Mark…

Melissa Block talks with Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota about his party's plan now that they've won the Senate.

Marlon James' A Brief History Of Seven Killings is a novel based on a real-life assassination attempt on Bob Marley. Its hefty cast and sprawling plot make for a demanding yet rewarding read.