Obama turns re-election prospects over to voters

Suspense to the end, Obama, Romney yield to voters

Two fierce competitors who've given their all, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney now yield center stage to voters for an Election Day choice that will frame the contours of government and the...

Two fierce competitors who've given their all, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney now yield center stage to voters Tuesday for an Election Day choice that will frame the contours of government and the...

America casts its ballots on democracy's day

By The Associated Press LITTLE FERRY, N.J.: Voting in the shadow of Sandy

By The Associated Press APEX, N.C.: Once laid-off, a voter says Obama deserves a chance to turn things around

Obama turns re-election prospects over to voters

President Barack Obama has turned over his re-election prospects to the voters.

President Barack Obama is extending congratulations to rival Mitt Romney "on a spirited campaign." Obama says he's "confident we've got the votes to win."

Obama, Romney tie in NH village of Dixville Notch

While most of the East Coast is asleep, residents of two tiny villages in northern New Hampshire will head to the polls at midnight to cast the first Election Day votes in the nation.

Residents of two tiny villages in northern New Hampshire headed to the polls at midnight, casting the first Election Day votes in the nation.

Puerto Rico votes on US ties and chooses governor

Puerto Ricans are facing a fundamental question on their ballots: Should they change their ties with the United States?

Markets focus on US as Americans head to vote

Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday as traders refrained from major steps ahead of the U.S. presidential election and a leadership change in China.

Stocks pushed higher Tuesday as the U.S. general election got underway, with the latest opinion polls pointing to a narrow victory for President Barack Obama.

Oil prices up slightly ahead of US election

Oil prices fell slightly Tuesday as investors awaited the results of the U.S. presidential election.

By PABLO GORONDI Associated Press The price of oil rose slightly Tuesday, to above $86 a barrel, as investors awaited the results of the U.S. presidential election.

Last-minute stops as Romney ends White House quest

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's yearslong quest for the presidency is ending with a last-minute round of campaigning in one state he's showered with attention and another he's largely...

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's years-long quest for the presidency is ending with a last-minute round of campaigning in one state he's showered with attention and another he's largely ignored.

Voters in NY, NJ not deterred by storm's effects

Authorities in New York and New Jersey were set to drive some displaced voters to their polling sites and direct others to cast ballots elsewhere as residents insisted the devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy...

Election Day turnout was heavy Tuesday in several storm-ravaged areas in New York and New Jersey, with many voters expressing relief and even elation at being able to vote at all, considering the devastation.