Republicans return to Washington to sift through wreckage of midterms rout

With weeks left on the congressional calendar, House and Senate representatives have a host of issues they still need to tackle

Upcoming meeting could determine if US loses its measles elimination status

A meeting is set to take place this week that will determine whether the United States has lost its measles elimination status.

U.S. military moves aircraft from RAF Mildenhall base in U.K. to Germany, Spain, reportedly due to Iran threat

The reported movement comes just over a month after a security incident at a separate air base hosting U.S. aircraft used in the war with Iran.

The Biggest Loser on Election Day: Stephen Miller

After a horrifying two years, mass deportation came crashing down.

Potential nor’easter could bring rain, snow later this week

Cold air will settle in for millions as a storm strengthens offshore, potentially becoming a nor’easter. It will bring rain, snow and winds to the Northeast.

House Republicans to elect a new leader after midterm defeat : NPR

After sweeping losses in the midterm elections, the House GOP will vote on Tuesday to elect a successor to Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican.

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Republicans, reeling from an election drubbing, will choose their leadership in Congress

Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are vying for the top spot in the House, while John Thune is expected to remain Senate Republican leader, despite a conservative push to delay.

After Democrats won in the midterms, the party plans future : NPR

Voters handed Democrats the keys to power across the country and expect them to drive in a different direction. Party leaders are now trying to figure out which way to go.

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Pennsylvania's quiet approach to measles vaccination : NPR

In Pennsylvania, health officials use a quiet vaccination campaign designed to win the trust of the state's Amish community, which has been hit hard by the measles outbreak.

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Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape and sexual assault

Disgraced British television personality and Hollywood actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to prison for raping a woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three others.