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  • House passes anti-lynching bill 65 years after the death of Emmett Till

    The anti-lynching act seeks to make lynching a federal hate crime.

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• Feb 26

  • Pence to lead US response to coronavirus as Trump urges Americans to prepare

    "I think every aspect of our society should be prepared," Trump said.

    Feb 26

• Feb 26

  • Trump announces VP Pence will lead US government response to coronavirus

    President Donald Trump announced Vice President Mike Pence would be “in charge” of the U.S. response to the novel coronavirus.

    Feb 26

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• Feb 26

  • Newly revealed letter highlights Sanders' complicated history on gun control

    In debate, Sanders conceded a 'bad vote' to give gun makers immunity.

    Feb 26

• Feb 26

  • Trump plans to open retail-style 'community centers' in effort to court black voters

    The campaign says the centers will begin to roll out in the next couple weeks.

    Feb 26

• Feb 26

  • Bloomberg's millions for Republicans drawing Democrats' fire

    He's spent millions boosting Republicans and hundreds of millions more for Dems.

    Feb 26

• Feb 26

  • Biden senior adviser says he'll get a 'real bump' out of South Carolina

    "He has a lot of friends down here," she said.

    Feb 26

• Feb 26

  • House passes historic Emmett Till anti-lynching bill

    The bill passed 410 to 4.

    Feb 26

• Feb 26

  • 'The View' reacts to Dem debate, the last before Super Tuesday: 'Chaotic'

    Seven Democratic candidates took the debate stage Tuesday in South Carolina.

    Feb 26

• Feb 26

  • Super Tuesday: Top things to know

    Super Tuesday is the single biggest voting day in the Democratic presidential primary race.

    Feb 26

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• Feb 26

  • Joe Biden secures endorsement from influential South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn

    The boost comes just three days before the Palmetto state's pivotal primary.

    Feb 26

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• Feb 26

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

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

    Feb 26

• 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.

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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

  • Can Bernie Sanders withstand fire after comments on Cuba?

    Yvette Simpson, CEO of “Democracy for America,” speaks on Sanders, securing the black vote in South Carolina, and what the candidates should be...

    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...

    Feb 25

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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

• Feb 25

  • Donald Trump accuses Supreme Court justices of bias

    President Trump demanded that two sitting Supreme Court justices recuse themselves from all Trump-related matters, insisting without evidence that...

    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

• Feb 25

  • Pompeo accuses China of hiding coronavirus details

    The top U.S. diplomat's sharp tone towards Beijing was matched by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, who told Congress on Tuesday that the...

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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

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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

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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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