Trump headed to surprise victory in US presidential election

Donald Trump is heading toward a surprise victory in Tuesday's US presidential election, winning one battleground state after another in what would be one of the biggest upsets in American election history. Trump has so far picked up 232 electoral votes against Hillary Clinton's 209.

Trump takes Florida, Ohio, NC in battle for White House

In this photo combination, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters after voting in Chappaqua, N.Y., and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves after voting in New York, Tuesday. WASHINGTON >> Donald Trump captured crucial victories over Hillary Clinton Tuesday night in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, showing remarkable strength in three of the nation's most fiercely fought battleground states in an unexpectedly tight race for the presidency.

The Canadian Immigration Site Actually Crashed On U.S. Election Night

As election night results revealed a frighteningly close race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump , nervous Americans considering an exit strategy apparently crashed Canada's immigration website. The online Canadian Immigration eligibility tool is down! Y OE Too many ppl freaking out about the American #Elections .

Donald Trump takes Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia; Hillary Clinton gets Vermont as count begins

America's ugly and unpredictable presidential election neared the finish Tuesday, with voters finally deciding between Democrat Hillary Clinton, hoping to become the first woman to serve as commander in chief, and Republican Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman who tapped into a searing strain of economic populism.

It’s tight: Will Florida, NC, Ohio decide the winner?

America's ugly and unpredictable presidential election barreled toward the finish Tuesday night, with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump fighting for Florida, North Carolina and Ohio, three of the nation's most competitive states. Clinton, a fixture in American politics for decades, was hoping to become the first woman to serve as commander in chief.

West Yorkshire Police arrest man on suspicion of murdering Lindsay Jo Rimer, 13

EXCLUSIVE: Lounging on the bed in his robe, snuggling with his babies, changing a diaper: The trove of hundreds of Trump family photos found in a THRIFT SHOP showing Donald's softer side America decides: Hillary and Donald cast their votes amid long lines at the polls after one of the most epic campaigns in history. Now all they can do is wait and pray .

Jon Stewart returns to Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ to slam Donald Trump

Less than a week after slaying Donald Trump at the annual Stand Up for Heroes charity event, Jon Stewart laid into the Republican presidential candidate during an appearance on protege and late-night ally Stephen Colbert 's The Late Show . Appearing as part of an elaborate musical skit, Stewart took full advantage of his last opportunity to rip into Trump before election day .

Thin peaks: Britons grumble as Toblerone chocolate shrinks

By ADAM GELLER AP National Writer Election Day has arrived at last, and Americans are heading to the polls to have their say in the choice of the next president. Some paused to talk about their... By ADAM GELLER AP National Writer Election Day has arrived at last, and Americans are heading to the polls to have their say in the choice of the next president.

Even before 2016 is over, the race for 2020 is well underway

Shown here at a March presidential debate, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, left, and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, right, are among those pondering 2020 runs in the event of a loss by this year's GOP nominee Donald Trump, center. Long before the first polling places opened on Election Day 2016, the race for the 2020 Republican presidential nomination was already underway.

The world holds its breath …

After an exhausting, wild, bitter, and sometimes sordid campaign, Americans finally began voting yesterday for a new president: either the billionaire populist Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, seeking to become the first woman to win the White House.Early-rising voters in nine states mainly along the East Coast got first crack at a pivotal election that has a nervous world watching closely after a... After an exhausting, wild, bitter, and sometimes sordid campaign, Americans finally began voting yesterday for a new president: either the billionaire populist Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, seeking to become the first woman to win the White House.

Defiant into final day, Trump warns of election fraud Read Story Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Defiant into the 2016 election's last day, Donald Trump raised doubts about the integrity of the U.S. election system on Tuesday as he cast his own ballot for president. The Republican White House contender refused to say whether he would concede defeat if he loses and continued to voice concerns about voter fraud, two statements that challenged bedrock principles of American democracy: fair and free elections and the clean transfer of power.

Today, let’s hope Trump’s lies, xenophobia and misogyny seal his doom

If Hillary Clinton wins today, one of the big stories of Campaign 2016 will be this: The reactionary, revanchist posture that Donald Trump wielded to drive up his performance with white male voters ended up provoking an opposite and more intense reaction from nonwhites and women - one that ultimately swamped the Trump electorate. Trump positioned himself as a kind of final bulwark against browning, culturally evolving America, but in the end, his true legacy may be that he accelerated that ongoing transformation's electoral impact.

Hillary and Bill Clinton, Tim Kaine Vote as Donald Trump Calls Campaign an “Amazing Process”

Trump's son, Eric, meanwhile, told MSNBC that his father will concede the election if he loses and the results are "legit and fair." In Indianapolis, 50-year old homemaker Ranita Wires said she voted for Hillary Clinton because she trusts her, but said "this has been the worst," and she's "so glad it's over."

NYC’s security headache: Trump, Clinton almost within shouting distance on election night

It is a rare celestial crossing that has both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spending election night not only in the same city, but barely more than a mile apart in midtown Manhattan - and it is creating unprecedented security headaches for New York City. Not since they sparred with each other on the debate stage have the Clinton and Trump orbits overlapped in this way.

Record turnout expected as voters head to polls

Across the country there are congressional races to be decided, amendments to state constitutions to be voted on and new laws to be considered, but all eyes are on the one election being contested in all 50 states - president. It's been a contentious affair with allegations of corruption on both sides, temperaments being declared disqualifying, charges of racism and a threat of imprisonment.