The Latest: Malaysian leader: Trump success ‘extraordinary’

Malaysia's prime minister has congratulated Donald Trump on his "extraordinary victory," saying his success showed that politicians should never take voters for granted. Najib Razak is a possible beneficiary of what could be an inward-looking U.S. under a Trump presidency.

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.

Polling station locked down after deadly shooting

A gunman with an assault rifle has killed a man and critically wounded two women in a California neighbourhood near two polling sites, that were shut down before the attacker was found dead inside a nearby home, authorities say. One polling place was reopened hours after a gun battle involving the gunman and Azusa police that started about 2:00pm .

Mike Huckabee Says Clinton Would Appoint ‘Her Filipino Maid’ To Head CIA

Election night wouldn't be complete without a racist remark from a conservative politician - and Mike Huckabee did not disappoint. Amid Tuesday's vote-counting chaos, Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and a supporter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, tweeted a confusing and racist statement.

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.

Bitter campaign between Gottheimer, Garrett is over; counting underway

One of the nation's most closely watched House races, the bitter campaign between Democratic newcomer Josh Gottheimer and Republican Rep. Scott Garrett ended Tuesday with the polls closed and the counting underway. Mirroring the presidential race, the campaign featured bitter allegations including bigotry, bribery, forgery and assault, and it shattered records for expenditures, with Gottheimer and Garrett each spending at least $4 million while outside groups and super PACs added another $6 million on GottA heimer's side.

Pusha T Talks Police Brutality And Finding Himself On The Campaign Trail

When storied rapper Pusha T stopped by MTV's "The People's Playhouse" on his way to Hillary Clinton's Election Night party at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, he admitted he never would've imagined himself on the campaign trail as a young artist. "I never saw myself on the presidential campaign trail, but I think it's a testament to just my growth, my growth as an artist, my growth as a productive member of society," he said.

Clinton Cruises To Victory In Connecticut, Grabs 7 Electoral Votes

Hillary Clinton won the popular vote Tuesday in Connecticut, the state she called home while a law student at Yale University, NBC News projected shortly after the polls closed. The announcement on television drew some applause and a "Yay Hillary!" from the crowd at the Sheraton Stamford, where supporters of U.S. Rep. Jim Himes had gathered to watch election results.

Prominent suffragist grave sites anticipating surge in visitors

Just a few steps into the Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., up the curve of a cobblestone walkway on a low hill, is the grave of Susan B. Anthony, a leader of the movement for women's suffrage who lived about three miles away. On Tuesday, her gravestone was nearly invisible beneath a coating of "I Voted" stickers and behind a line of hundreds of people who came here to pay their respects.