N.J., Va. candidates won because "they're sane," DNC chair says
"People are so sick of these Twitter tirades. They want leaders they can be proud of," Tom Perez says after big night for Dems
Virginia
Exit polls: How Ralph Northam won in Virginia
The Democrat won a decisive victory in a race many expected to be much closer
Democrats win in Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races -- live updates
CBS News has called New Jersey for Democrat Phil Murphy, and Virginia for Democrat Ralph Northam
How to watch Election Day 2017
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey are heading to the polls to choose new governors
A short guide to Tuesday's big Election Day
All eyes will be on the Virginia's gubernatorial race, but it's not the only big contest Tuesday night
Candidates in Virginia's race for governor claim they're surging
The election takes place Tuesday
Anti-Semitic incidents spike in 2017, report finds
The Anti-Defamation League says the number of incidents in the first three quarters of 2017 spiked 67 percent
New details about woman killed by boy who jumped off overpass
12-year-old boy jumped from overpass above Interstate 66 in northern Virginia, fell onto car, killing driver
Boy survives apparent suicidal plunge but kills woman
Police say a 12-year-old boy jumped from an overpass above Interstate 66 in northern Virginia and fell onto a car
Boy jumps out of moving car to escape abductor
"I just jumped," says 12-year-old Virginia boy; his dad says, "He's his own hero. He saved his own life"
What to know about the Virginia gubernatorial race
Republicans and Democrats are fighting hard for the open governor's seat in Virginia
Obama campaigns for VA gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam
This election matters "because our democracy is at stake, and it's at stake right here in Virginia," Obama said
Obama hits campaign trail for Democrats
Obama is set to head to New Jersey and Virginia to stump for next month's elections
Eagles star makes big announcement for charity
Chris Long giving 10 game checks this season to increase educational equality by launching Pledge 10 for Tomorrow campaign
Polls shows close race for Ed Gillespie, Ralph Northam in Virginia, Northam edging out
Monmouth University found 48 percent of likely voters support Gillespie, while 47 percent support Northam
Charlottesville officials launch lawsuit to prevent hateful demonstrations
City officials voted to file lawsuit alleging white supremacists who descended on Charlottesville in August were acting as an illegal militia
Body of missing Va. college student found in N.C., police say
Police didn't release a cause of death or if they know how the teen ended up in North Carolina
Woman dressed as clown killed wife of her future husband, cops say
Sheila Keen Warren is accused of dressing up like a clown in 1990 and fatally shooting the wife of her future husband
Woman bitten 3 times by copperhead snake at restaurant
Rachel Myrick was bitten three times by a copperhead snake that got into the foyer at LongHorn Steakhouse
Bear attack prompts closure of Virginia hiking trails
A park spokesman says a bear attacked a woman from behind as she walked her two dogs in Douthat State Park in Millboro, Virginia
Ed Gillespie and Ralph Northam tied in Virginia gubernatorial poll
Gillespie and Northam participate in their second debate Tuesday. Virginians will elect a new governor in November
Protesters, counter-protesters converge at Confederate statue rally
Police were on heightened alert Saturday, after the deadly events in nearby Charlottesville
Cops: Boy, 2, shoots girl, 4, while left alone in car
Police say Isaiah Marshall Davis and another adult did not seek proper medical attention after the girl was shot
"Dreamers" go door-to-door ahead of Trump's decision on DACA
Trump's impending call to end program that helps young undocumented immigrants created sense of urgency
Public schools grappling with Confederate names, images
Public school officials are considering changing school names, images and statues of confederate figures
Bill that would end shutdown moves to full House for final vote
The Senate-passed funding bill that would end the record-long government shutdown moved to the full House after a key House panel advanced it early Wednesday.
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Google sues China-based hackers over massive text-phishing scams
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, launches NY congressional bid
The only grandson of John F. Kennedy, Jack Schlossberg, is vying to become the latest Kennedy family scion to enter Congress.
House returns after nearly 2-month absence as shutdown nears end
The House returns Wednesday for the first time since the start of the government shutdown, bringing an end to the chamber's longest absence in recent memory.
Supreme Court extends brief stay on SNAP payments as shutdown deal nears
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.
Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
Texas woman who threatened judge in Trump criminal case set to be sentenced
Texas woman will be sentenced Wednesday, after she pleaded guilty to leaving a threatening voicemail for the judge overseeing President Trump's 2020 election criminal case.
Democrat Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in 7 weeks after winning House election
House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed off swearing in the Arizona Democrat, who was elected on Sept. 23.
42 migrants presumed dead after boat sinks off Libya's coast, U.N. says
The United Nations says 42 migrants are missing, presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libya's coast, with only seven rescued after six days adrift.