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Democrats made modest inroads on the GOP's commanding lead in governors' offices around the country. But did not fare well in marquee races in Florida and Georgia.

The Pentagon wants university researchers to find ways to protect crops in the field using infectious viruses carried by insects. Critics think it looks like bioweapons research.

In the runup to this week's midterm elections, political divisiveness appears to have reached new heights. How divided are we and what can we do about it?

The days of political gerrymandering could be numbered. Steve Inskeep talks to Dave Daley of FairVote, which advocates for non-partisan redistricting.

An Iowa woman made it to the polls on Election Day despite spending the night in the ER with stomach pains. And a North Carolina woman continued a tradition that was started by her mother.

Rep. Elijah Cummings, ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, describes plans moving forward now that Democrats lead the House.

Politically conservative Catholics criticize Francis for being pro-migrant, anti-capitalist and less rigid in doctrine than predecessors. The cleric sex abuse scandals have emboldened these critics.

The trio of three country-music stars who make up Pistol Annies — Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley — mix humor with righteousness and drama on their new album.

Janet Reitman of The New York Times Magazine says counter-terrorism strategists failed to adequately address right-wing domestic extremism — which enabled the movement to become even more dangerous.

Colorado voters have approved an amendment to their state's constitution that completely abolishes slavery — by stripping away language that still exists in the U.S. Constitution's 13th Amendment.