Democrats on brink of retaking Senate from Republicans after series of historic wins
Landmark victories in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina set to give party control of chamber
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Landmark victories in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina set to give party control of chamber
Read moreActon is the first Democrat to become governor of Ohio since 2006.
Read moreActon is the first Democrat to become governor of Ohio since 2006.
Read moreMore than $500m was spent on the contest, making it one of the most expensive Senate races in US history.
Read moreMore than $500m was spent on the contest, making it one of the most expensive Senate races in US history.
Read morePolice also allege Torquay man was attacked with a ‘blunt weapon’ rather than a baseball bat as originally reported
Read moreDemocrats celebrate Talarico's and Hinojosa's victories, redefining Texas politics after decades of Republican reign.
Read moreDemocrats celebrate Talarico's and Hinojosa's victories, redefining Texas politics after decades of Republican reign.
Read moreDemocrats won control of the Senate in the US midterm elections Tuesday, with initial results showing the party securing shock victories in Texas, Ohio, North and South Carolina, Kansas and Iowa.
Read moreDemocratic candidate defeated Republican Gregg Hull, businessman and longtime mayor of Rio Rancho
Read morePapua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was "merely a dummy".
Read moreAndrews beats Republican incumbent Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, in a major upset.
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