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America defeated measles in 2000. Vaccine opposition brought it roaring back. NBC News America’s Measles Problem Has Reached Endemic Level The New York Times The U.S. could lose a decades-old public health...

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) thanked his "Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" first and foremost after his nail-biter victory in Florida's gubernatorial race Tuesday evening.

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family landed in Miami on Wednesday after departing Brazil. The departure followed 48 hours during which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian...

On Monday, the U.S. said that it would grant visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family.

Bolsonaro calls himself victim of electoral fraud and political persecution, asking again for annulment of Lula–Alckmin ticket

Democratic Rep.-elect Cait Conley joins Meet the Press NOW fresh off of her win against Rep. Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th congressional district as President Trump announced he will make Stephen Miller the new...

Democrat Cait Conley won the crucial 17th Congressional District seat.

Republican Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley clashed over sanctuary city laws and illegal immigration in a bitter fight for New York's 17th Congressional District.

A clinical and forensic psychologist flagged what he described as “involuntary” arm and mouth movements during President Donald Trump’s first public appearance since Republicans were routed at the polls. Dr. John...

A Florida woman faces a federal charge over alleged Trump family threats on Facebook as court documents reveal how investigators traced the account.

Evelyn Hockstein / REUTERS President Donald Trump has run to Fox News to deliver a bizarre, 23-minute-long rant as Democrats won control of the House and Senate. The head-scratching appearance came on the same night...

If Democrats do as well tonight as polls suggest, everyone knows the two reasons why: affordability and President Donald Trump.

The African National Congress, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid, took 30.76 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission...

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC), the party once led by Nelson Mandela, has suffered its worst-ever election result. Its share of the vote fell to just 30.76% in the country's 2026 municipal elections,...

The African National Congress party in South Africa faces growing dissatisfaction and an exodus of supporters

The country is transitioning away from the era of ANC electoral dominance towards a more fragmented political system.

A New Jersey Republican who was absent from Capitol Hill for months this year lost his seat Tuesday. Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeated Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, NBC News...

New Jersey Republican Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. lost his reelection race Tuesday after missing four months of work in Washington this year while seeking treatment for depression.

Former Navy Pilot Rebecca Bennett, 39, has defeated incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, flipping a key seat for Democrats as they seek to retake control of the House. The...

Rebecca Bennett defeated the two-term Republican incumbent after his monthslong absence for depression treatment.

Gotham FC claimed the NWSL Shield for the best regular-season record with a 2-0 victory Sunday over the Utah Royals on Decision Day, when all 16 of the league’s teams play simultaneously. With the top seed, Gotham...

Multiple players had standout performances on Decision Day, and here is who stood out most

There can only be one No. 1 in our rankings, with Gotham FC adding yet more hardware to their trophy cabinet.

Gotham FC secured the club’s first NWSL Shield with a 2-0 win against the playoff-bound Utah Royals.

NZ vs IND 2026/27, NZ vs IND 5th T20I Match Preview - Rest finally in sight for (some of) India's T20I globetrotters Cricinfo India seek bowling solutions in bid for 4-1 finish Cricbuzz Will India bring in Kuldeep,...

New Zealand defeated India by 87 runs in the 4th T20I after the visitors suffered a major batting collapse. Jacob Duffy starred with the ball claiming a four-wicket haul to help New Zealand secure a dominant victory.

India clinched both titles at the first-ever Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, with the men's team triumphing over Sri Lanka 54-20 in the final while the women's team secured victory against Uganda 35-15.

India complete historic double with men's and women's title at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship The Times of India India complete Commonwealth Kabaddi double with commanding men’s final win over Sri Lanka Pro...

The Indian men's team defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 to clinch the inaugural men's crown, while the women beat Uganda 35-15 earlier in the evening to seal the women's title. The triumphs capped an unbeaten campaign for...

Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship Indian men and womens teams enter finals

Evan Vucci/REUTERS A MAGA Republican who lost his bid to become Maine’s next governor has immediately pointed the finger of blame at Donald Trump. Bobby Charles was decisively beaten by Democrat Hannah Pingree in...

Devon Dampier delivered four touchdowns and a 29-yard catch in Utah’s rivalry victory over BYU.

Utah defeated BYU 28-20 in the Holy War as quarterback Devon Dampier was fantastic in the win, firmly planting himself in the Heisman conversation.

What does Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win mean for the future of the Democratic Party? His victory is energizing progressives, challenging the Democratic establishment, and raising a new question for 2028: Is this the...

Researchers say a Wikipedia account removed or softened references to controversies involving Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed before his election, though the edits do not prove political coordination.

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said some people wanted to make his race a “referendum on me and my name and my faith” in a speech at the Arab American Leadership and Empowerment at National CONNECT Summit in...

Asked why he devoted so much time to Michigan, Jim Clyburn compared the hostility Abdul El-Sayed faced to the struggles of civil rights icon John Lewis, citing Lewis’ beating on the Edmund Pettus Bridge and El-Sayed...

Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan’s (R-OH) election as minority leader represents a quiet admission from House Republicans that the conference needed a new playbook if they hope to rebuild after the 2026 midterm...

Jim Jordan's GOP leadership win renews attention on disputed claims tied to the Ohio State abuse scandal.

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has been elected House Republican leader, defeating Steve Scalise as the GOP prepares to move into the minority. Jordan and his leadership team vowed to fight Democrats as they take over a...

House Speaker Mike Johnson tells CNN’s Manu Raju that newly elected House GOP leader Rep. Jim Jordan is a “trusted leader” and “fighter” that the Republican Party needs after the midterm election.

Seward County, Kansas, swung 52 points to the Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton in last week’s midterm elections. After ICE agents raided areas near meatpacking plants and dairy farms in the region in late...

Hamilton says many people in Kansas view Schumer as ‘polarizing’ The Hill Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton says he’d be disappointed if Democrats focus on investigating Trump NBC News Opinion: US Sen. Roger Marshall lost his...

Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton, D-Kan., a pastor of the largest church in Kansas, tells "Meet the Press" how he plans to use his faith as “a blessing to care for people” after he’s sworn into Congress.

Vainqueurs des élections de mi-mandat mardi, les démocrates auront la majorité à la Chambre des représentants et au Sénat à compter du 3 janvier.

Last week, Byron Donalds won Florida's gubernatorial race, setting him up to be the state's first ever Black governor. Brad Herold, senior adviser to Byron Donalds' campaign, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

Florida Gov.-elect Byron Donalds (R) on Sunday said the Republican Party will have to campaign with its own crafted healthcare policy items going into the 2028 election. Donalds told Fox News’s interim host of...

Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Governor-elect Byron Donalds (R-FL) said Republicans must get back to being focused “just on the cost of living for the people of this country.” Partial transcript as follows:...

Gov.-elect Byron Donalds, R-Fla., the first Black governor elected in his state, joins "Meet the Press" to discuss what his victory means to him as the first time in history where there will be multiple Black...

Republicans tried to upend Democratic election odds by redrawing congressional districts across the country, but even that wasn’t enough to dam the Blue Wave. Despite making new maps to boost Republican candidates in...

Zach Dembo defeated Trump-backed Republican Ralph Alvarado to win Kentucky's Sixth District, delivering Democrats a House gain in a conservative seat previously held by Andy Barr.

Democratic candidate Zach Dembo on Tuesday won Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, a seat that has heavily favored Republicans in recent elections.

Democrats have flipped control of Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District after Democrat Zach Dembo defeated Republican Ralph Alvarado for the open battleground seat, a shocking result for a seat once thought to be...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley celebrates with supporters after declaring victory.

Crowley served in the Legislature and has been the top elected official in Milwaukee County since 2020.

Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in a campaign that focused on "lowering costs for working families" and bringing more jobs to Wisconsin.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won Wisconsin’s race for governor, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany.

Gotham’s semifinal match against the Kansas City Current won’t be played at the club’s typical stomping grounds in Harrison, New Jersey.

Gotham were originally set to play Sunday's semifinal at Sports Illustrated Stadium, where the pitch was described as 'atrocious' following their quarterfinal match against the Seattle Reign

Poor field conditions force Gotham FC to move NWSL semifinal to 5,000-seat stadium USA Today

Collin Dixon’s record-setting touchdown helped Illinois erase an early deficit against Nebraska and earn its fourth straight win.

Collin Dixon caught two touchdown passes including a record-breaker and Illinois used a trick play to set up its go-ahead TD as the Illini defeated Nebraska 24-13 on Friday night to become bowl eligible with their...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.6 seconds remaining as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday night at Rocket Arena...