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Massachusetts governor-elect Maura Healey speaks during a Democratic election night party on Tuesday in Boston. She is the first elected female governor in Massachusetts and the nation's first openly lesbian governor.

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Not all of the results are in just yet, but there are some notable wins in the races that have been called.

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Millions emerged from poverty in recent decades. But now, rising fuel prices, weak exports and scant remittances are sabotaging growth, and Bangladesh asked the IMF for $4.5 billion in loans.

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Voters in several states were asked to weigh in on ballot measures specifically related to abortion rights.

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Private investment is crucial to addressing climate change. But a big barrier to private investment in developing countries is the perception that risks are higher than in industrialized nations.

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Researchers at Oxfam, a nonprofit devoted to combating poverty, examined billionaires who collectively own $2.4 trillion in company equity, with investments across 183 companies.

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These midterm elections show why it's always important to never assume you know exactly what's going to happen in advance – and to keep an open mind for potential surprises.

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The suspension comes after reports of several students drugged between September and November and a sexual assault reported over the weekend.

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El Paso High School students' SAT answer sheets flew from the UPS truck transporting them last week. All but 55 were recovered, and students may have to retake their tests.

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