Kathy Hochul claims victory in NY governor race, defeats Lee Zeldin

Kathy Hochul claims victory in NY governor race, defeats Lee Zeldin

Democrat Kathy Hochul won a full term to serve as New York's governor as she defeated her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin.

Democrat Kathy Hochul won a full term to serve as New York's governor as she defeated her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wins reelection

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wins reelection

Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont has won reelection in Connecticut in a rematch against Republican Bob Stefanowski.

Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont has won reelection in Connecticut in a rematch against Republican Bob Stefanowski.

Sen. Chuck Schumer reelected in New York

Sen. Chuck Schumer reelected in New York

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected to a fifth term, easily defeating a little-known Republican political commentator. Schumer is the Senate majority leader and will keep that post only if the Democrats retain control of the chamber after Tuesday's election.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected to a fifth term, easily defeating a little-known Republican political commentator. Schumer is the Senate majority leader and will keep that post only if the Democrats retain control of the chamber after Tuesday's election.

Election 2022: Hochul and Zeldin make final push in New York

Election 2022: Hochul and Zeldin make final push in New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin are both still trying to convince people to vote for them on election day. Hochul hopes Democrat turnout will secure her victory while Zeldin is counting on voters' who are concerned about crime to send him to Albany as the state's first Republican governor in nearly two decades.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin are both still trying to convince people to vote for them on election day. Hochul hopes Democrat turnout will secure her victory while Zeldin is counting on voters' who are concerned about crime to send him to Albany as the state's first Republican governor in nearly two decades.

Midterm Election: Important races and poll hours in New York

Midterm Election: Important races and poll hours in New York

Voters in New York are weighing in on several important races in the 2022 midterm elections. Here is a rundown of poll hours and an overview of noteworthy races.

Voters in New York are weighing in on several important races in the 2022 midterm elections. Here is a rundown of poll hours and an overview of noteworthy races.

Candidates give final pitches ahead of Election Day

Candidates give final pitches ahead of Election Day

President Joe Biden campaigned with Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of a tight race for New York's governor race.

President Joe Biden campaigned with Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of a tight race for New York's governor race.

Twitter announces subscription service including blue check for $7.99 monthly fee

Twitter announces subscription service including blue check for $7.99 monthly fee

Twitter said users who “sign up now” for the new “Twitter Blue with verification” can receive the blue check next to their names “just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow.”

Twitter said users who “sign up now” for the new “Twitter Blue with verification” can receive the blue check next to their names “just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow.”

Trump given extension on subpoenaed documents by Jan. 6 panel

Trump given extension on subpoenaed documents by Jan. 6 panel

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has extended the deadline for former President Donald Trump to turn over documents as part of a subpoena issued last month.

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has extended the deadline for former President Donald Trump to turn over documents as part of a subpoena issued last month.

Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed

Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed

Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot. 

Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot. 

Trump ally Tom Barrack acquitted of federal charges

Trump ally Tom Barrack acquitted of federal charges

Tom Barrack, a Donald Trump loyalist, has been acquitted at a federal trial in which he was accused of using his access to the former president to promote the interests of the United Arab Emirates.

Tom Barrack, a Donald Trump loyalist, has been acquitted at a federal trial in which he was accused of using his access to the former president to promote the interests of the United Arab Emirates.

Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system

Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system

The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.

The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.

Biden talks student loan relief at New Mexico community college

Biden talks student loan relief at New Mexico community college

The speech comes a little more than 10 days after an appeals court temporarily halted the administration's student loan relief plan from moving forward.

The speech comes a little more than 10 days after an appeals court temporarily halted the administration's student loan relief plan from moving forward.

Police respond to trespassing call at Trump's Mar-a-Lago; Secret Service conduct sweep

Police respond to trespassing call at Trump's Mar-a-Lago; Secret Service conduct sweep

Police vehicles were seen outside the club on Thursday morning but have now departed, according to local media. A Secret Service team also reportedly conducted a sweep of the grounds after police left.

Police vehicles were seen outside the club on Thursday morning but have now departed, according to local media. A Secret Service team also reportedly conducted a sweep of the grounds after police left.

Biden urges voters to save American democracy from lies and violence

Biden urges voters to save American democracy from lies and violence

Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.

Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.

Trump lawyers saw Justice Thomas as 'key' to fighting 2020 election

Trump lawyers saw Justice Thomas as 'key' to fighting 2020 election

The emails from December 2020 show the lawyers discussing ways to delay the certification of results in Georgia, a closely contested state won by Democrat Joe Biden.

The emails from December 2020 show the lawyers discussing ways to delay the certification of results in Georgia, a closely contested state won by Democrat Joe Biden.