British exit polls show big lead for Conservatives
The results suggested the Tories will win 316 seats in the 650-member Parliament, leaving them in need of allies to cobble together a majority and retain the prime minister’s seat.
Election results could signal seismic shift in Scotland
The Scottish National Party, defeated on last year’s independence referendum, appears poised to win big in the British election, dealing a blow to Labor.
David Cameron and wife Samantha after voting. (EPA)
- David Cameron and wife Samantha after voting.
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- Ed Miliband and wife Justine arrive to vote.
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- Ballot boxes arrive in Sheffield, England.
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- Ballot boxes arrive in Witney, England.
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- Counting staff sort through ballots in Glasgow.
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- Votes are counted in Witney, England.
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- Counting staff and party representatives in Doncaster.
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- Exit poll results projected on BBC headquarters building.
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Senate approves bill on reviewing
a proposed nuclear deal with Iran
The bill passed, 98-1, giving it a bipartisan boost as it heads to the House for likely approval next week.
NSA program on phone records
is illegal, appellate court rules
The ruling comes as Congress weighs whether to allow the surveillance program to continue.
FBI knew gunman might travel to Muhammad drawing contest in Texas
Director James Comey said there was no indication that Elton Simpson was planning an attack.
City’s solution for gang violence:
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In an age of “zero tolerance” policies, very different changes in Fresno, Calif., saw big results.
Why Clinton’s immigration speech left many Republican rivals speechless
Her vow to expand on Obama’s executive actions presents a dilemma for the Republican party.
Netanyahu’s fragile government
The Israeli prime minister, so powerful in the United States, is struggling at home.
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