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From left: Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren take the stage before the Democratic debate.

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4 Takeaways From The South Carolina Democratic Debate

11:45am February 26, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Former Vice President Joe Biden fought to save his campaign, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders took fire from all sides, and more takeaways from the Democratic debate in South Carolina.

Former Vice President Joe Biden attends services Sunday at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, S.C.

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5 Things To Watch For In Tuesday's South Carolina Democratic Debate

1:04pm February 25, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

A lot is on the line in the 2020 primary debate. It might be the last chance for moderates to slow Bernie Sanders' momentum. And who comes out better — Joe Biden or Michael Bloomberg? Here's a guide.

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Democratic Front-Runner Bernie Sanders Doesn't Have A Lock On The Party

11:29am February 24, 2020

NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic strategist Jamal Simmons about what it will take to get the Democratic establishment on board with Bernie Sanders as the party's potential presidential nominee.

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., waves with his wife, Jane, after his speech at a campaign event in Tacoma, Wash., on Feb. 17.

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After The Nevada Caucuses, Bernie Sanders Is The Man To Beat

12:50pm February 23, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The Vermont senator won the most votes in Iowa. Now he's won New Hampshire and Nevada outright. That makes him the front-runner for the Democratic nomination.

Nevada caucus volunteers receive training for recording results Thursday in Las Vegas.

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6 Things To Watch In The Nevada Caucuses

1:07pm February 22, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Sen. Bernie Sanders is the favorite, but does Elizabeth Warren peel away some progressives after a fiery debate performance? Former Vice President Biden has a lot on the line — and a lot to prove.

Soldiers of the 369th Infantry practice in France during World War I. They are wearing French "Adrian" helmets and using French issued rifles and equipment.

Study Finds Century-old Combat Helmet Superior Shield Against Brain Trauma

7:26pm February 21, 2020

by David Welna

Combat helmets have always been made to protect against blunt objects, not blast waves. Despite improvements in helmet design, battlefield brain injuries continue.

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Roger Stone Was Sentenced To Prison But Will Trump Intervene?

7:07am February 21, 2020

NPR's Noel King talks to former federal prosecutor Shan Wu about the 40-month prison sentence handed down to Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Trump, by Judge Amy Berman Jackson.

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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks during the Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.

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6 Takeaways From The Nevada Democratic Debate

3:16pm February 20, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

It was former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's first debate after spending more than $300 million on ads. He had an uneven performance, especially when it came to his record on women.

Roger Stone Case Raises The Question Should Attorney General Barr Resign?

8:09am February 20, 2020

NPR's David Greene talks to George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley about the Justice Department-Trump tweet controversy over Roger Stone's sentencing.

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., eats lunch with musician Benny Starr at Bertha's Kitchen on Friday in North Charleston, S.C.

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Voters Of Color Are Set To Have A Bigger Say As Democrats Enter A Crucial Phase

12:49pm February 18, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The Democratic presidential candidates have so far stood for elections in two of the whitest states in the country. That changes with Nevada and South Carolina.