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The party in power historically loses seats in a midterm election. Republicans are expected to pick up seats, but the question is how many.

Buying Access in Washington: Join the Live Chat
Posted 09:45 PM ET

Some of the biggest names in Washington, Democrats and Republicans are taking money, unlimited amounts of money, from big companies with business before Congress. We're keeping them honest. Plus, under pressure from law enforcement in many states, Craigslist removes their adult services section. You'll hear from the CNN reporter who Craig himself about the ads.

Evening Buzz: GOP edge in November?
Posted 08:58 PM ET

Maureen Miller
AC360° Writer

 
With the midterm elections fast-approaching, tonight we kick-off a new series of reports that take you inside the campaigns. You’ll meet the candidates in an up close and behind-the-scenes way that shows the emotions and events that make or break political careers.

Tell us about your BP claim
Posted 12:40 PM ET

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Have you filed a claim with BP? Share your experiences with Anderson Cooper and ProPublica, nonprofit newsroom.

Tonight: Text 360°
Posted 04:39 PM ET

CNN's Amber Lyon and Jeffrey Toobin will have more about the Craigslist story tonight on AC360°. But what questions do you have? Send us a text message with your question. Text AC360 (or 22360), and you might hear it on air!

NYT: Congressional charities pulling in corporate cash
Posted 06:46 PM ET

Learn more Monday night about a report from the New York Times about congressional charities.

Sharron Angle: 'I'll be a mainstream senator'
Posted 05:15 PM ET

Jim Acosta and Bonney Kapp
CNN


Tea Party favorite Sharron Angle insists her words have been taken out of context.

One rescue operation temporarily halted at Chilean mine
Posted 05:06 PM ET

Patrick Oppmann
CNN


Rescue officials reported Monday they had to temporarily stop one of two drilling operations to reach 33 men trapped for more than a month inside a Chilean mine.

Texting teens get the wrong number - a REALLY wrong number
Posted 05:04 PM ET

Gabe Falcon
AC360° Writer


Two Montana teenagers texting in search of some marijuana got the wrong number. Seriously wrong. They wound up messaging the local sheriff, and he messaged right back.

'Don't give up,' plane crash survivors tell trapped miners
Posted 03:50 PM ET

Patrick Oppmann
CNN


The Uruguayan rugby players whose plane crashed in the Andes Mountains 38 years ago inspired the book and movie "Alive." On Saturday, four of them shared a message with the 33 miners who have been trapped underground in Chile for a month.

Midterm politics by numbers
Posted 02:36 PM ET

Mark Preston
CNN Senior Political Editor


Republicans will need a net gain of 39 seats to take back control of the House and a pick up of 10 seats for the Senate majority. One high level Democratic campaign strategist predicted that "up to 30 seats" are "now probably" lost in the House, while Republicans could pick up "8 seats" in the Senate."

Plan C for Chile mine rescue: Use oil drill
Posted 12:43 PM ET

Karl Penhaul
CNN


The idea could be the fastest of the three options currently underway.

New skirmish in battle over beer and bacon
Posted 12:40 PM ET

Paul Steinhauser
CNN Deputy Political Director


Call it the food fight that won't end.

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