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Novelist Adds Fresh Perspective To Election Result Spin

7:30am November 09, 2016

The morning after Election Day, David Greene talks to African-American novelist Attica Locke, author of three novels and a writer for the TV series Empire, for some perspective on the results.

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Maricopa Sheriff Joe Arpaio Loses Re-election Fight

6:53am November 09, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Democrat Paul Penzone, a former sergeant with the Phoenix Police Department, defeated the controversial Arizona lawman by nearly 10 percentage points after building a substantial lead in the polls.

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New Hampshire Voters Weigh In On Trump Win

5:59am November 09, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

Voters at the Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, N.H., react to Donald Trump's election victory. He defeated Hillary Clinton and will become the 45th presidents of the United States.

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Republicans Retain Control Of The House And Senate

5:24am November 09, 2016

Voters across the country cast ballots in congressional races. Republican incumbents survived strong challenges, among them Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania.

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President-Elect Trump Upsets Clinton's White House Bid

5:17am November 09, 2016

Donald Trump has been elected the 45th president of the United States. Trump crossed the 270 electoral vote threshold at 2:31 a.m. ET with a victory in Wisconsin, according to AP projections.

Republican president-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech during his election night event in New York City.

Donald Trump Clinches The Presidency In Major Upset

4:22am November 09, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

The rise of a candidate with no experience in the military or elected office confounded nearly everyone in politics. But Trump won over white voters with his promise to "Make America Great Again."

Republican president-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech as Vice president-elect Mike Pence looks on during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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Transcript: Donald Trump Speaks At Victory Rally

4:07am November 09, 2016

Donald Trump addressed his supporters at a victory rally in Manhattan after the Associated Press declared him the winner of the presidential election.

The state that best tells the story of Republicans' big night is Wisconsin.

Republicans Keep Control Of The Senate As Democrats Largely Falter

3:19am November 09, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Even with their best opportunities to gain seats in years, Democrats so far have only picked up deep blue Illinois. They narrowly hung on in Nevada, which was Republicans' only offensive opportunity.

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Burr Wins U.S. Senate Race Over Democrat Deborah Ross

2:26am November 09, 2016

by Keri Brown and Associated Press

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Richard Burr has held off a challenge from Democrat Deborah Ross to retain his seat.

In Ballot Measures, Pot Legalization Makes Strides

1:56am November 09, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Citizens voted to legalize marijuana or medical marijuana three states. Six others are considering similar measures.