In Edison, N.J., a quintessentially Jersey jumble of ethnicities, traffic jams and sprawl, you could find hints about where the magic went and how much is left.

Among departing senators, Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut is in the rare position of ending his run in triumph.

Senator Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut is in the uncommon position of ending his long Senate run in triumph.

A report said the Senate candidate portrayed himself as a war veteran at a Memorial Day appearance in 2007.

Hassan Nemazee, a once-wealthy businessman and prominent donor to Democratic candidates, admitted to stealing millions of dollars to buy homes and to give money to political campaigns.

After cutting their teeth on the Obama campaign, three local volunteers are galvanized to venture deeper into the political process.

After the election of Barack Obama, residents of southeast Queens are using their newfound sense of power to challenge the local political establishment.

Norman Hsu, who once gave money to Hillary Rodham Clinton, still faces a trial on charges of campaign finance fraud, which he denies committing.

James P. Cullen, a retired general and native New Yorker, had reluctantly gone public over worries about a breakdown in military values.

An aide to President-elect Barack Obama said Sunday evening that all five members of the Flight 1549 crew have been invited to the inauguration.