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5 things to know about the outcome of the midterms 11/05/2014 03:52am • JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The verdict delivered by voters in the midterm elections will have profound implications for the final two years of President Barack Obama's term and beyond. Here are five things to know:1. OBAMA'S REBUKEIt's nearly impossible to look at what happene Senate News Guide: A GOP wish list comes true 11/05/2014 03:47am • CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republican wish list become reality on their march to Senate control:--Win seats being vacated by retiring Democrats in West Virginia, Montana, South Dakota: Check.--Defeat vulnerable Democratic incumbents in states such as Arkansas, Colorado, Voter mood a little cranky, a little hopeful 11/05/2014 03:30am • JENNIFER C. KERR Associated Press With the U.S. Senate at stake, millions of voters went to the polls Tuesday with a mix of concern about the nation's future, skepticism about gridlock in Washington, and, for some, a little enthusiasm about the day.Voters in Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina and else GOP gains extend to governors' races 11/05/2014 02:10am • WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is among the Republicans being elected or re-elected governor, as the Republican gains in Congress extend to state offices.Brownback, a former senator and presidential candidate, had struggled to hold onto his job after putting in place an agenda of massi Democrat Davis concedes Kansas governor's race 11/05/2014 02:10am • LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Democratic challenger Paul Davis has conceded the Kansas governor's race to Republican incumbent Sam Brownback.The Associated Press declared a winner in the race shortly after Davis' concession Tuesday night.The governor successfully pushed the GOP-dominated Legislature during 3 Investment Strategies to Think Twice Before Following 11/05/2014 12:00am • Most people understand that a key to achieving retirement success is to become a prudent investor. As a result, they study the markets and acquire investment advice. Most people become pretty good at discerning the smart advice from the bad in the process, but there's a danger here. Some seemingly p Ask 4 Questions Before Paying College Tuition With a Credit Card 11/05/2014 12:00am • From airline miles to free hotel nights and cash back rewards, the perks of paying with plastic add up fast. So it may be tempting for families already shouldering the cost of college to want to cash in on those benefits when paying tuition. After all, charging the fall semester bill to a credit c The health benefits of simple living 11/05/2014 12:00am • Shannon Hayes, 40, doesn't do anything she doesn't want to do. When she gets up at 4 a.m. to write, it's because it makes her happy. When she takes a morning walk, it's because it feeds her spirit. When she sits down to home-school her two daughters, it's because she loves them. "It's a life of Start Student Loan Repayment Off Right From the First Payment 11/05/2014 12:00am • For many recent college graduates, 2014 has been a year of firsts, including their first full-time job, their first time completely living on their own, their first time filing their own taxes and their first student loan payment. A lot of student loan borrowers find that first bill too overwhelming Portfolio Analysis: A Risk-Heavy $696,000 Retirement Plan 11/05/2014 12:00am • What's one hallmark of a poorly designed investment portfolio? The answer is a portfolio that can't perform well during a favorable stock market environment. It's unrealistic to expect this type of portfolio would suddenly thrive during a bear market, when the going gets tough. My latest portfoli Howze, Vihstadt Make Final Election Day Push at Polls 11/04/2014 03:55pm • (Updated at 4:05 p.m.) The two candidates for Arlington County Board both say they’re feeling optimistic about their chances in today’s general election, but they also admitted that it’s anyone’s guess who will emerge victorious in the race. Incumbent John Vihst Morning Notes 11/04/2014 10:00am • Election Day in Arlington – Voting started at 6:00 a.m. this morning and will continue through 7:00 p.m. There are 52 voting precincts in Arlington. Virginia voters must provide a photo ID when they go to the polls. State Honors for Pike Affordable Housing — Arlington County has w Virginians deciding Senate, congressional races 11/04/2014 08:50am • Get voter resources, the latest Election Day news and results as they come in with the WTOP election live blog. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Virginia voters are going to the polls to decide races for U.S. Senate and the state's 11 congressional seats.Polls opened Tuesday at 6 a.m. and will remain open SUV sales help BMW earnings 11/04/2014 07:50am • DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Germany's luxury automaker BMW AG saw net profit slip 1.2 percent in the third quarter due to non-cash losses on foreign currency hedges and the reduced value of a stake in a key supplier.The company otherwise had a profitable quarter, ridin Costly and competitive Senate campaign nears end 11/04/2014 07:46am • Get voter resources, the latest Election Day news and results as they come in with the WTOP election live blog. DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) -- On a final, furious day of campaigning, Republicans strained to capture control of the Senate while Democrats struggled to limit