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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 state approved a key ballot initiative that will restore voting rights to citizens who have served sentences for certain crimes.

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 midterm elections have delivered a divided Congress — with the Republicans building on their majority in the Senate, and the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives.

Noel King talks to Max Boot, author of The Corrosion of Conservatism: Why I left the Right, who offers his take on the status of the Republican Party after Tuesday's midterm elections.

The Florida Senate race could be headed to recount as Republican Rick Scott's lead over Democrat Bill Nelson narrows overnight. The margin is narrow enough to trigger an automatic recount.

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.

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.

Notice of the suit was sent to Sudan's U.S. Embassy instead of to its capital. The administration told the Supreme Court that it agrees with Sudan, which is accused of backing the Cole attackers.