By John Fritze Republicans lose several seats left vulnerable by poor fundraising and voter anger over economy Democrats in the House of Representatives were on the way Tuesday toward their widest majority in 15 years, fueled in part by high turnout and discontent over the economy, analysts say.

By Ken Dilanian and Fredreka Schouten Democrats significantly expanded their hold on the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, putting them in stronger position to help deliver on President-elect Barack Obama's campaign promises.

By Paul West, The Baltimore Sun Feb. 14--Something rare, and potentially significant, happened in Maryland's election this week, and it had nothing to do with picking a new president.

By Jerry Zremski Viewers of the top-rated evening news here Friday witnessed two minutes of coverage of the Benazir Bhutto assassination, four minutes of reporting on the Iowa caucuses -- and seven minutes of advertising touting the likes of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mitt Romney.

By HERB JACKSON, WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT Congress has ignored President Bush's complaints about overspending and handed him the first override of his administration, enacting a $23 billion water projects bill that includes funding for Paterson sewers and Greenwood Lake.