Republican Matt Van Epps secured victory over Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee.
While the GOP retained the seat, the winning margin significantly narrowed compared to Donald Trump’s 22-point advantage in the region during the November 2024 election.
Anthony Zurcher of the BBC provides analysis on the implications of this congressional race for the Republican party’s future trajectory.
The vehicle was traveling on I-70 in Ohio when the dramatic collision unfolded in Columbus last Thursday.
Zena Cardman recorded the display as seen from the International Space Station on November 17.
The acclaimed actor, who died in 2020 following a private battle with cancer, was celebrated for his iconic portrayal of Marvel’s Black Panther.
The comet, initially detected in July 2025, marks only the third confirmed object of its kind to traverse the solar system.
The First and Second Ladies visited Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to engage with service members and their children.
Selling for $236.4 million (£179 million), inclusive of fees, the Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer now stands as the second most valuable artwork ever sold at auction.
The President’s comment was directed at a female reporter during a press briefing aboard Air Force One on Friday.
NASA officials report that the sun is currently experiencing its “solar maximum,” the peak of its 11-year cycle, potentially leading to increased geomagnetic storm activity.
Amid ongoing debates among US lawmakers regarding broader disclosure of the so-called Epstein files, the BBC gauged the public’s interest in Washington DC.
Jeff Bezos’ space venture achieved its first successful precision landing with a reusable booster, an accomplishment previously pioneered by SpaceX.
Charvet Drucker was photographing a pod of orcas when a seal sought refuge on her vessel to evade the marine predators.
After more than 230 years, the United States has ceased production of its one-cent coin, which now costs nearly four cents each to manufacture.
The actor remembered the primatologist as “gentle, curious, funny, and absolutely unstoppable.”
A strong geomagnetic storm made the northern lights visible across much of the country.
The former president surprised nearly 80 veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars landing on a special flight in Washington DC.
Thousands of flights are at risk just before Thanksgiving.
The fountaining event lasted for nearly five hours and was the 36th volcanic episode since December 2024.
Airports are grappling with air traffic controller shortages during the federal government shutdown.
All seven firefighters injured in the explosion are awake, alert and speaking, and are expected to make a full recovery, according to the New York City fire chief.
The US Congresswoman directly challenged Donald Trump throughout his presidency, with the tension often spilling out in front of the press.
