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News AOL GOP serves crushing defeat to Democrats Riding a powerful wave of voter discontent, resurgent Republicans won sweeping victories that exceeded their own sky-high expectations.

News AOL Voters make big decisions on legalizing pot Cannabis was one of the hot-button issues on the ballot Tuesday and voters in three states sent a strong message.

News AOL The elections closed: Now what? The GOP vowed to turn the country around after their win, but the difference between gridlock or action may lie with President Obama.

News AOL Amanda Knox unexpectedly back in spotlight After almost four years in an Italian prison, Knox has tried to stay below the radar -- but her latest move has put her straight back into the news.

Entertainment AOL Robert Downey Jr. welcomes his first baby girl The actor's wife Susan gave birth on Tuesday night, making this their second child together.

News AOL Violent attack targets civilians in Jerusalem A Palestinian man rammed his car into a crowded train platform in east Jerusalem on Wednesday killing one person and injuring a dozen others.

News AOL Hunt for most- wanted couple in Mexico over A tip led police to an abandoned house Tuesday where they arrested the two key suspects in the case of 43 missing students.

Entertainment AOL Swift isn't the highest-paid woman in music Taylor raked in a whopping $64 million -- but another woman runs the list (and arguably, the world).

Sports AOL Patriots take top spot in Week 10 NFL rankings After New England's triumphant victory over Denver, Brady's bunch has ascended all the way to the summit in this week's poll.

News AOL Warrants reveal tools Frein used to evade police New information has been released detailing how the accused cop killer may have been able to stay hidden for seven weeks.

News AOL New photos released of suspect in Md. Police have made public new evidence as they seek help in identifying a man in connection with Carlesha's abduction.

Viral AOL Story gives new meaning to the word 'miracle' Jenny Quiles was in a coma after being struck by a tow truck on her way to a doctors appointment -- but that's not where the story ends.

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