The role social media plays in countering election misinformation

Ahead of the election, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube promised to clamp down on election misinformation, including unsubstantiated charges of fraud and premature declarations of victory by candidates. And they mostly did just that — though not without a few hiccups.

Stocks rally after election night slip

Stocks are rallying Wednesday, as investors embrace the upside of more gridlock in Washington, after markets spun through an election night of surprises and sharp swings.