Let the waiting game begin
We paid attention to the primaries (which, tbh, feels like forever ago). We survived the seemingly endless twists and turns (and omg moments) of the general election. We tuned in to each and every debate. We endured long lines and equipment failures to cast our votes. And now, we wait. Deep breaths, folks. There are plenty of ways to stay busy tonight as votes are counted and states are called. If you can't resist refreshing the numbers, follow along as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump duke it out to reach 270 electoral votes. If you're still kinda confused (no judgment) about how this whole Election Day stuff works, this handy explainer walks you through what happens when the polls close. If crazy theories are your jam, these inconceivable election outcomes will keep you entertained — and speculating. And if you prefer your results paired with a wisecrack, comedians like Stephen Colbert will have you laughing in these election-night specials (and here's where to turn if you don't have a TV). Most important, though: Let's remember to love each other tonight. Elections are stressful — and this one has been especially nasty — but we made it. And that's worth celebrating.
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Both the Clintons and Trumps voted in New York on Election Day. Donald Trump joked that it was a "tough decision." USA TODAY NETWORK
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Sen. John McCain and his wife Cindy McCain talk to the media after casting their ballots at Mountain View Christian Church in Phoenix on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Nick Oza/azcentral.com
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Mayllet Paz, a Panamanian immigrant who immigrated to the US and now lives in Burlington, Vt., makes a poster in the parking lot of Walmart in Williston on election day critical of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. RYAN MERCER/FREE PRESS
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Voters in Maryvale talk about the process and their feelings about the election. Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/azcentral.com
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Rebecca, a Burlington Donald Trump voter who declined to provide her last name, explains her support of the Republican candidate on Election Day 2016 outside the polling location at Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes in Burlington. JESS ALOE/FREE PRESS
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Ukrainians have strong opinions on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. USA TODAY NETWORK
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Social Media platforms are spoon feeding information to users about voting. Any questions, just look. While twitter bots are taking over the conversations. Alyse Barker (@IamAlyseBarker) has the story. Buzz60
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Nearly 20 percent of Twitter's election-related tweets were from bot accounts. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
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Tuesday is the day that American voters will decide who'll be their next president - Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. Polls already open in states across the Eastern U.S. are seeing lines of voters form as people prepare to cast their ballots. (Nov. AP
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Many Americans will head out to the polls to vote for who they feel should become the next president. In some places lines will form that will take a very long time. What happens if you're on line and the polls close? Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) has the answer. Buzz60
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According to Donald Trump, Patriots QB Tom Brady wants to 'Make America Great Again', but Gisele Bundchen has other plans. Time_Sports
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton arrived at a Chappaqua, New York polling station to cast her ballot on election day. (Nov. 8) AP
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrived at a New York polling station on Tuesday to cast his vote in the presidential election. (Nov. 8) AP
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Republican vice presidential nominee and Indiana Governor Mike Pence briefly spoke to media after casting his vote in Indianapolis on Tuesday, saying Election Day is “very humbling and very moving." (Nov. 8) AP
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Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Senator Tim Kaine voted in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday morning. (Nov. 8) AP
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The US presidential election gets underway -- on a small scale -- as seven people in a tiny New Hampshire village cast their ballots at the stroke of midnight. Video provided by AFP Newslook
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After a bitter campaign, America will elect its 45th president Tuesday, making Hillary Clinton the nation's first female commander in chief, or choosing billionaire businessman Donald Trump, whose volatile campaign has upended U.S. politics. (Nov. 8) AP
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Dixville Notch, New Hampshire voted for President at midnight. Democrat Hillary Clinton got four votes. Republican Donald Trump got two votes. Libertarian Gary Johnson got one vote. 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney got a write-in vote. (Nov. 8) AP
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Vice President Joe Biden visited his polling location, A.I. DuPont High School, to cast his vote in the presidential election. 11/8/16 DAMIAN GILETTO/THE NEWS JOURNAL
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Vice President Joe Biden says he's still going to be engaged in issues he cares about after the 2016 presidential election. (Nov. 8) AP
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A timeline of notable moments in Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton's life. USA TODAY NETWORK
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A timeline of notable moments in Presidential Candidate Donald Trump's life. USA TODAY NETWORK
- Clintons, Trumps cast ballots
- Sen. John McCain and Cindy McCain talk to media after voting
- Vermont immigrant voter fears a Trump White House
- Maryvale voters reveal feelings about election
- Trump supporter in Burlington makes her pitch
- Russia's neighbors weigh in on U.S. election
- Social media helps with voting #ElectionDay
- Twitter bots have had a lot to say this election
- Lines form as polls open across the Eastern US
- Here's what happens if you're in line to vote when the polls close
- Trump claims Brady vote, Gisele asks for recount
- Raw: Hillary Clinton casts Election Day ballot
- Raw: Donald Trump arrives for Election Day vote
- Pence: Election Day is humbling, moving
- Democratic VP Nominee Tim Kaine votes
- New Hampshire hamlet gets US election day rolling
- How AP Sees It: Election Day is finally here
- Dixville Notch, New Hampshire votes for Clinton
- VP Joe Biden casts his vote
- VP Biden after voting: 'I'm not going away'
- The extraordinary life of Hillary Rodham Clinton
- The extraordinary life of Donald John Trump
Other elections? What other elections?
Spoiler alert: There's more at stake this Election Day than naming a new president. Voters are also deciding which political party will control the Senate, which is a huge deal. Let's break it down Disney style: Our next commander in chief doesn't get to rub a magical presidential lamp and just make things happen. Congress is the Genie to POTUS' Aladdin: His/her wishes have to get the OK from Congress first. Right now, Republicans have total control of the lamp (i.e. they hold the majority in both the Senate and House of Representatives). The Dems don't have a great shot at winning back the House majority, but they could snag the Senate. There were 24 Republican-held seats on state ballots Tuesday and only 10 Democratic-held seats. So, the Dems need a net gain of five seats to win the majority, or four seats to split the Senate 50-50. The races for these seats, in particular, are the ones to watch (and you can track the House and governor races here).
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And without further ado, your non-election news:
Mastermind behind Brussels, Paris terror attacks identified
We prayed for Paris. We stood with Brussels. And now, we finally know who was behind the deadly terror attacks that left 162 dead in the two cities. Investigators have identified Oussama Atar, an Islamic State militant with dual Belgian and Moroccan nationality, as the suspected mastermind. Atar was already a suspect in the Brussels attack (his cousins blew themselves up at the Brussels airport and on the city’s subway in March), but he has now been linked to the November 2015 attacks in Paris, the Telegraph reports. According to CNN, he coordinated the attacks from Syria. This is especially bittersweet __news for the people of Paris, who will return to the Bataclan Theatre, which closed after the Nov. 13 attacks, for the first time for a concert on the eve of the one-year anniversary.
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A French intelligence source has told CNN, investigators have identified the suspected coordinator of both the Paris and Brussels terror attacks as Oussama Atar. USA TODAY
Don't mess with Meghan
Meghan Markle is one seriously impressive woman. She's an accomplished actress (you may recognize her from USA's Suits) who serves as a United Nations advocate for gender equality and a global ambassador for the humanitarian aid organization World Vision Canada — all while running her own lifestyle website (feeling lazy yet?). Oh, and she's also dating Prince Harry. Yep, that Prince Harry. No big deal. Needless to say, there are plenty of reasons to admire Markle — not harass her. But sadly, she's been the victim of a wave of racist and sexist abuse. And her royal beau is taking a stand. "A line has been crossed," a rare statement issued Tuesday by the prince's spokesperson Tuesday. "This is not a game – it is her life."
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Extra election bites
Ain't no party like an election night party...
...or maybe it's time we all just moved to Canada?
Grab a tissue. Voters honored Susan B. Anthony in the perfect way today.
Every presidential race has a loser. Here's how 40 years worth of them have bowed out.
Guam has a knack for picking presidents (they've been 100% correct since 1980!). This is who they picked this year.
Name that (political campaign) tune:
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Contributing: Associated Press
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