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  • The Note: Biden banks on Obama legacy as South Carolina closes in

    If Joe Biden goes down, he won’t go down alone.

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• Feb 26

  • FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast: Biden fights for a win in South Carolina debate

    In a late-night edition of the podcast, the crew reacts to a messy Democratic debate in South Carolina.

    Feb 26

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• Feb 25

  • Inside Army Mountain Warfare School as Pentagon moves to expand elite training

    ABC News looks at how the military preps to counter rivals in icy conditions.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • 5 key takeaways from the South Carolina Democratic debate

    Energetic arguments and chaotic exchanges marked Tuesday's event.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • Will Joe Biden win South Carolina after debate?

    Symone Sanders, Joe Biden surrogate, joins ABC News and shares how South Carolina will help launch Joe Biden toward the presidency.

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • How did Michael Bloomberg do in his 2nd debate?

    Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joins ABC News and shares how Bloomberg showed the American people “he is the adult in the room.”

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • Democratic debate reveals Bloomberg as main foil but Sanders as main threat: ANALYSIS

    The 10th debate of the cycle was a chaotic affair.

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • ‘Winter warriors’ prepare for wars of the future with elite training in Vermont

    The Pentagon is funding special training to prepare Army troops for combat in extreme weather conditions and on treacherous terrain at the Army...

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • Sanders feels the heat as Dems' debate descends into a melee ahead of Super Tuesday

    Bernie Sanders' rivals sharpened their attacks on the front-runner.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • Moments that mattered from 10th Democratic debate

    The Democratic presidential primary debate found seven candidates facing off in Charleston, South Carolina.

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • Bloomberg expected to respond after taking hard hit during debate debut

    Elizabeth Warren made a big splash going after Michael Bloomberg during first debate, leaving voters wondering if she’ll go after Bernie Sanders with...

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • Democratic candidates face off on debate stage in Charleston

    Coming off a successful weekend of campaigning, Bernie Sanders is expected to be in the line of fire with candidates criticizing his recent comments...

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • Judge expresses concern for Stone juror's safety as Trump continues attacks

    President Trump has attacked the jury forewoman as "totally tainted."

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • Lawmakers grow worried about Trump's ability to handle coronavirus

    A top Senate Republican sternly warned Trump advisers it's 'time to step up.'

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • Distracted driver in fatal 2018 Tesla crash was playing video game: NTSB

    Probable cause of the accident was determined during a board meeting on Tuesday.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • Bernie Sanders poised to be top target at debate

    Sanders has solidified his front-runner status in the Democratic primary and his competitors will likely question his electability in Tuesday’s debate...

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• Feb 25

  • Pompeo: US, Taliban deal 'historic opportunity,' but women's rights up to Afghans

    "So far" a deal among the U.S. and the Taliban "is working," Pompeo said.

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • Bloomberg signals renewed focus on Democratic front-runner Bernie Sanders

    He's already opened attacks, including knocking Sanders' gun control record.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • Trump accuses Supreme Court justices of bias in 1st attack as president

    As Supreme Court weighs Trump cases, the president openly criticizes justices.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • US Navy's 7th Fleet to screen all personnel boarding ships for coronavirus

    The U.S. military is also taking safety precautions in South Korea and Italy.

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • Pompeo accuses China and Iran of censoring information about coronavirus outbreaks

    Pompeo's comments are at odds with President Trump's praise for China.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • Trump maintains Russian interference in 2020 election is about Sanders

    Trump again denies he received a briefing that Russia is helping his campaign.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • President Trump hails Weinstein conviction as 'victory' for women

    The movie mogul was convicted of sexual assault and of rape in the third degree.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • US military dependent in South Korea diagnosed with coronavirus, overall risk 'high'

    More than 975 people have been diagnosed with the virus in South Korea.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • Trump says coronavirus 'under control' in US

    President Trump, speaking in India, said Tuesday that while the coronavirus is a "very serious thing" but is "under control" in the U.S. and will "go...

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • Trump says coronavirus 'under control' in US, problem going to 'go away'

    Democrats say his response is long overdue and inadequate.

    Feb 25

• Feb 25

  • President Trump: Weinstein verdict a ‘great victory’ for women

    The president also said it was Democrats like Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton who “loved” the former Hollywood mogul.

    Feb 25

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• Feb 25

  • The Note: Biden gets last best shot in final debate before campaign goes national

    Biden needs a S.C. win to establish his ability to coalesce the Obama coalition.

    Feb 25

• Feb 24

  • Amy Klobuchar faces scrutiny over handling of Myon Burrell case

    ABC’s Linsey Davis speaks with Burrell, who is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards. Burrell has maintained his...

    Feb 24

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• Feb 24

  • Sanders in command following big Nevada caucuses win

    After coming in second in the Nevada caucuses, former Vice President Joe Biden hopes to win big at the upcoming South Carolina caucuses.

    Feb 24

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• Feb 24

  • Trump receives big welcome in India

    Thousands of people lined the streets to watch Trump’s motorcade go by and celebrate an event called “Namaste Trump.”

    Feb 24

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• Feb 24

  • DC sniper pulls Supreme Court appeal after new Virginia parole law

    Lee Boyd Malvo, serving multiple life sentences, may be parole eligible in 2022.

    Feb 24

• Feb 24

  • Sanders slammed by pro-Israel group for boycotting their conference

    Sanders said he won't attend AIPAC event, calling it a "platform for bigotry."

    Feb 24

• Feb 24

  • 'The View' skeptical of Bernie Sanders' momentum after Nevada win

    Bernie Sanders won the Nevada caucuses with 47% of votes.

    Feb 24

• Feb 24

  • Man blames Amy Klobuchar in part for murder conviction he wants tossed

    Myon Burrell tells ABC News in an exclusive interview he was wrongfully convicted for murder in Minnesota and in part blames Klobuchar, who was chief...

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• Feb 24

  • Sanders roils Dems over Castro remarks, a flashpoint of fears over his nomination

    Sanders' comments come only two days before Democrats' debate in South Carolina.

    Feb 24

• Feb 24

  • South Carolina primary: 7 things to know

    The primary is the Democratic Party’s fourth nominating contest in the series of presidential primaries and caucuses.

    Feb 24

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• Feb 24

  • Katherine Johnson awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015

    President Barack Obama said the NASA mathematician was a “pioneer who broke barriers of race and gender.”

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• Feb 24

  • Trump kicks off India trip with rally of more than 100,000 people

    The president appeared at the world's largest cricket stadium.

    Feb 24

• Feb 24

  • The Note: Divided field makes it easier for Sanders to conquer Democratic Party

    If the nomination is now Sanders’ to lose, might his rivals help him win?

    Feb 24

• Feb 24

  • With passage to India, Trump following in footsteps of his predecessors

    Trump is the fourth consecutive American president to visit India.

    Feb 24

• Feb 23

  • Trump, who loves a mega-rally, getting one during India trip

    The event is dubbed "Namaste Trump," which translates to "Greetings Trump."

    Feb 23

• Feb 23

  • 5 things to know about President Trump's trip to India

    President Donald Trump arrives Monday for a two-day visit.

    Feb 23

• Feb 23

  • Trump says he hasn't been briefed on Russia's efforts to help Sanders

    Trump said that he has "not been briefed on that at all."

    Feb 23

• Feb 23

  • Nominating a socialist could be 'real burden' for Democrats, South Carolina rep. says

    Ahead of the S.C. primary, Rep. James Clyburn appeared on ABC's "This Week."

    Feb 23

• Feb 23

  • 75th anniversary of iconic photo of Iwo Jima flag raising

    The moment became a symbol synonymous with the Marine Corps.

    Feb 23