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'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes -- From Alaska to Texas, candidates with an eye on Congress are using their personal style to stand out.

2 days ago

US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine -- The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.

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Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers -- The price of candy, especially chocolate, is up, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut costs.

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Judge investigating whether Trump administration lied about golf course renovations -- A judge grilled Trump lawyers about what they knew of plans to close the golf course next month and said .

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US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn -- Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.

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US inmate Christa Pike says she woke up 'confused and in pain' after failed execution -- It is Pike's first public statement since she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection in September.

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Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put two Dan Sullivans on ballot -- The incumbent Republican running for re-election and allies have accused the Democrats of trying to confuse voters by recruiting a second Dan Sullivan to also stand in the race.

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Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election -- The Chicago-born pontiff, who has a tense relationship with Trump, mailed in a ballot for the midterm elections that will decide control of the US Congress.

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CCTV, zip ties and election watchers: How US mail-in votes are secured and counted -- BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.

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How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami? -- BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.

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'I earned the respect': First woman football captain at University of Manitoba -- Maya Turner was recently named one of the University of Manitoba's seven captains, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the school's history.

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'You're lying' - US and Cuban officials get into shouting match at UN -- Cuban delegates reacted in response to claims from US ambassador Mike Waltz that the Havana government has profited off the forced labor of its citizens.

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Trump v Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote? -- The BBC's Sarah Smith followed the current and former presidents as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.

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Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare -- The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

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US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you -- The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans

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Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win control of Congress -- Democrats have promised a wave of probes into the Trump administration if they win back the House.

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Why Jalen Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL -- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition which developed after he was cleared to play with a blood clot and board a long-haul flight.

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Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare -- As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.

4 days ago

Democrat endorses Republican candidate in key Michigan Senate race as party spat erupts -- The move by Haley Stevens, who lost out on the Democratic Senate nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, was called a "despicable betrayal" by one top Democrat.

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Democrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before -- Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.

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Judge dismisses Trump administration's lawsuit over two Dan Sullivans in Alaska election -- The Department of Justice had sought to delay certifying results in Alaska's crucial Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses.

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'Like a missile coming down' - Nine killed in fiery Florida jet crash -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash, which happened near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as a "horrific tragedy".

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'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters -- The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections.

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Lindsay Clancy is back in court - where will her case go next? -- The Massachusetts mother, accused of murdering her three children, is expected back in court as she awaits a decision on whether her case will be retried.

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'My vote still matters' - Americans weigh in on the power of their ballot -- The BBC asked voters from across the United States what voting means to them and whether they think it matters in the midterm elections.

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Democrats are used to heartbreak in Texas - could Talarico turn the tide? -- The state's $500m Senate race may be the most closely watched in the US midterms, and is about far more than control of Congress.

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