The Tories rejected any suggestions of a deal but as the weeks passed Labour looked to be opening up the possibility of negotiations with the Lib Dems - sending a confusing message to the voters at exactly the wrong time.

BBC: CONSERVATIVE VICTORY

In fact, by the time the media are full of warnings of recession, as in recent weeks, the worst has usually passed, says Stack.

FORBES: Is it over?

In fact, by the time the media fills with warnings of recession, as it has in recent weeks, the worst has usually passed, says InvesTech's Stack.

FORBES: Is It Over?

The Senate passed an earlier version of the bill that would have outlawed abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, but amended it to push back the restriction and to add more exemptions.

NPR: Ark. House Overrides Veto Of Abortion Restrictions