The party's success was fueled by frustrations over the cost of living. But in divided government, they'll face opposition from Republicans in Congress and a president vowing to use his veto pen.
This month's books we're noting, from authors including Daisy Johnson and Louise Kennedy, tell stories of star-crossed romance, hard-won redemption and high-stakes struggle.
Here's a roundup of Veterans Day events in the local area.
Jesse Guardado, who murdered a Panhandle woman in 2004 after she helped him reset his life following his release from jail, was put to death by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on Thursday.
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President Trump shakes up his staff after midterm losses, Congress returns to Washington, Nvidia launches investigation into CEO's alleged relationship with Chinese spy.
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Israel's president has tapped Benjamin Netanyahu's chief political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, to form a new government following an inconclusive election that left the country's leadership in limbo.
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Facing likely investigations by incoming congressional Democrats, the controversial tech company Palantir {PAL-en-teer} is hiring a former Democratic senator to burnish its image.
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A bank's collapse in Paraguay left millions locked out of their money, toppled the president and exposed a web of political and financial ties.
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The chipmaking giant says it is looking into reports by The New York Times that its CEO, Jensen Huang, was the target of a Chinese intelligence operation.