It all began at the foot of a golden escalator in Trump Tower, Donald Trump's glitzy New York headquarters.

Cumberbatch certainly seemed to have perfected the art of telling a bedtime story during a hilarious pre-election sketch on The Late Late Show.

COMMENT: When the final result's declared, those packed into the bars in the Big Apple will be none the wiser.

American faced the most difficult choice today, so some of its newspapers advised: "Just pick the one you dislike the least".

Trump's campaign made the case that the presidential election in Sin City's home county might be rigged. The court didn't agree.

There are a matter of hours left before the US wakes up to a new president in one of the most controversial, and closest, races for the White House in history.

Ezra Miller and the other stars of JK Rowling's new blockbuster do not mince words when discussing their fears about the US presidential election.

After endorsing Donald Trump in the Republican primary, the New York Post withheld its backing in the general election.

Donald Trump has warned of "foul play" at the polls after votes are reportedly being switched from Republican to Democrat.

After 240 years since independence, and in light of the man who craves the job, Clinton would be deserving as the first woman in the White House.

COMMENT: Post-truth politics is all about creating a feeling or emotion, rather than acknowledging policy or facts.

As Trump fires his final shots in the Rust Belt, Clinton chooses the nation's birthplace to drive home her call for an end to divisions, writes Chris Reed.

"Pantsuit Nation" started about two weeks ago. It now has nearly 2 million members.

Hillary Clinton calls for healing a divided nation, while Donald Trump warns of 'disaster' if he loses.

There's one group dubbed a "sleeping giant" in US politics and early voter turnout figures show it may be rising from its slumber.

Donald Trump loves to boast about his allure to women, but surely there's a line. This is what he wrote to actress Kelly Preston.

COMMENT: It is a decision for the American voter alone but it matters to all of us. We need to get it right.

The two sides are likely to be arguing for years over the question of who was helped and who was hurt by FBI email investigation.

As a contentious US election cycle draws to a close, it seems even those skewering Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are sick of all of the vitriol.

Who can you trust more: Trump or Clinton? Here's a look back on the biggest fibs told by the candidates throughout the election campaign.

Early voting has reached record numbers in the classic bellwether of Stark County, Ohio.

The US presidential election has become an object lesson in everything that ails a country long seen as a beacon of freedom and hope.

COMMENT: I've covered the campaign for the last two years. I don't know for sure what Wednesday's results will bring.

This was the most powerful woman in music delivering a passionate appeal to make Hillary Clinton the most powerful woman in the world.

In my travels, I've encountered numerous Trump supporters across the land.

In a letter to America, Petula Dvorak writes that it's the electorate's fault this year's election has been like a reality TV show.

COMMENT: When Americans vote on Tuesday, they have the welfare of all of us in their hands.

The Government spent hundreds of thousands on Helen Clark's UN bid, including fees for Washington lobbyists.

"USA - You're F**ked" That's the opening line to an invitation from one popular Auckland nightspot for their American election results party on Wednesday.

The Chicago Cubs' historic World Series win was so unlikely, pollsters put it right alongside a Trump presidency. Who's laughing now?