Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections. Follow live updates here.
The National Transportation Safety Board gave an update Wednesday on the deadly crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky. Officials said the plane's left engine separated during takeoff and that they have recovered two black boxes. At least nine people died in the crash, and dozens were injured.
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine will not run for reelection next year, he announced Wednesday, a move that could complicate Democrats' efforts to win a House majority.