NewsUS & CanadaLIVEDemocrats win Senate and control of US Congress after historic victories in Republican strongholdsIn his first comments of the night, Donald Trump writes on social media: "I wasn't on the ballot and if I was, we would have won in a landslide!"Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Republican territory with historic winsTwo Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.1 hr agoUS & CanadaKiller who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhuntJacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.3 hrs agoUS & CanadaNTSB says crucial plane parts found three miles from Florida crash siteThe NTSB said because the parts were found far from the accident site, they fell off before the crash. 7 hrs agoUS & CanadaSarah Smith on Democrats flipping the House of RepresentativesThe BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith delivers the news: Democrats are projected to flip the House of Representatives from a Republican majority to a Democratic one.1 hr agoUS & CanadaSouth Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decadesAnnie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.1 hr agoUS & CanadaDemocrat Roy Cooper flips key North Carolina Senate seat from RepublicansIt's the first time the state has elected a Democratic senator since 2008.2 hrs agoUS & CanadaWhen will we know the results?The first polls have closed, but it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seatOssoff is seen as a potential leading contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if he throws his hat in the ring.US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll saysA major election day survey suggests voters are the most unhappy with the economy.'A brighter future' - why Americans came out to vote Voters in Iowa, Georgia and Ohio spoke to BBC reporters as millions of Americans decide who will control Congress.US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm electionsUS officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner. 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Latest updates1 hr agoSarah Smith on Democrats flipping the House of RepresentativesThe BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith delivers the news: Democrats are projected to flip the House of Representatives from a Republican majority to a Democratic one.1 hr ago1 hr agoAnthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Republican territory with historic winsTwo Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.1 hr ago1 hr agoSouth Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decadesAnnie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.1 hr ago2 hrs agoUS voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll saysA major election day survey suggests voters are the most unhappy with the economy.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoDemocratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seatOssoff is seen as a potential leading contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if he throws his hat in the ring.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoDemocrat Roy Cooper flips key North Carolina Senate seat from RepublicansIt's the first time the state has elected a Democratic senator since 2008.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoKiller who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhuntJacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.3 hrs ago3 hrs ago'I am ready to fight' - Senator-elect Chris Pappas celebrates New Hampshire winThe Democratic candidate has won the state's open seat, making history as the first openly-gay man elected to the Senate.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoWith results coming in, is it still too early to tell?Even with some races already being called, the BBC's Sarah Smith cautions that it may be too early for Democrats to get excited. 3 hrs ago...
