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New Time magazine cover features Trump silenced by 'I Voted' sticker

The latest cover of Time magazine unveiled Thursday shows President Trump's mouth covered by an "I Voted" sticker, a jab at GOP midterm losses across the board.

Pelosi-endorsed candidate loses House race to succeed her

The candidate former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed to succeed her as San Francisco's representative in Congress lost her race to another Democrat.

Trump Sticks With Hegseth as Democrats Weigh Impeachment

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is keeping his job, President Trump said, but a new Pentagon chief could come before Democrats take control of Congress in January.

Outback Steakhouse franchisee closes 10 stores in 4 states

Ten Outback Steakhouse locations across four states closed last month prior to the filing of a bankruptcy petition by one of the chain's largest franchisees, according to court documents.

Ukraine facing winter without electricity, says official

Ukraine's top diplomat in Washington said his most pressing concern is that Russia will mask its failures on the battlefield by increasing attacks on Ukrainian utilities as winter approaches.

Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms and came up short

Elon Musk spent at least $445 million in a gambit to help Republicans keep control of Congress, an amount roughly equivalent to someone on a $100,000 annual salary saving every penny for 4,400 years.

Thousands of troops secure Indonesia trial as tensions run high over wiretap scandal

Indonesia deployed thousands of police and military personnel to provide security Thursday for a trial involving former President Joko Widodo, as tensions in the capital ran high over allegations that top officers had been involved in intercepting the current president's telephone conversations.

The leader of a German conservative party is found dead at a Berlin hotel

Hubert Aiwanger, the leader of a conservative party that has become a mainstay of Bavarian politics and sought to expand its influence across Germany, has been found dead at a Berlin hotel.

British jury convicts Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault

A British jury on Thursday convicted comedian Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault in relation to incidents that occurred more than 20 years ago.

BoE hikes rate for first time in 3 years; retreating oil prices may allow for more options ahead

The Bank of England indicated Thursday that the sharp decline in energy prices after the U.S. midterm elections - if sustained - could limit the prospect of further interest rate hikes in the coming months.

Democrat who quit Iowa race wins anyway

He quit the race, stopped campaigning and said he needed to focus on his health. But he won an Iowa state House district anyway.

Northeast, Mid-Atlantic brace for rain and flooding, as cross-country storm approaches

The East Coast was preparing Thursday for heavy rain and potential flooding, as a massive cross-country storm was set to descend upon about 120 million Americans in the region.