Americans head to the polls for elections that could define Trump's closing chapter

The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.

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Dashcam footage captures Florida private jet crash

The US transport secretary says all nine passengers were killed in the incident on Sunday.

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Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street

In air traffic audio, a crew member can be heard shouting: "We are going to crash into the ground."

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Judge dismisses Trump administration's lawsuit over two Dan Sullivans in Alaska election

The Department of Justice had sought to delay certifying results in Alaska's crucial Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses.

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Democrat endorses Republican candidate in key Michigan Senate race as party spat escalates

Haley Stevens, a former congresswomen who lost out on the Democratic nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, endorses his opponent days before the vote.

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Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare

The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

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Why Jalen Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition which developed after he was cleared to play with a blood clot and board a long-haul flight.

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