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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders during a debate last month in Miami.

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Democratic Race Turns Negative As Sanders And Clinton Spar Over Experience

12:43pm April 07, 2016

by Asma Khalid

The Democratic primary is no longer a polite fight. Ahead of the New York primary, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have begun trading jabs about who is "qualified" to be president.

Will Cruz's Distaste For 'New York Values' Hurt Him With New York Voters?

8:51am April 07, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has been outspoken in his disdain for what he considers New York's liberal ethos. Polls show Cruz's comments are not going over well among the state's Republican voters.

Donald Trump Looks To Rebound With Win In New York

6:01pm April 06, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Donald Trump is looking to rebound from a big loss in Wisconsin with a big win in his home state of New York, where many voters near the Great Lakes have seen job losses in manufacturing.

Sanders Wins Wisconsin But Barely Dents Clinton's Delegate Lead

4:35pm April 06, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Bernie Sanders racked up another win in Wisconsin but did not make much of a dent in Hillary Clinton's lead in delegates. NPR explores what this means for the Democratic presidential race going forward.

Ted Cruz Halts Donald Trump's Momentum With Big Wisconsin Win

4:35pm April 06, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Ted Cruz came away from the Wisconsin primary ahead of his GOP opponents. NPR takes a look at what's to come for the Republican presidential race.

Labor Secretary Tom Perez speaks at a governors meeting in July. Under current rules, advisers

White House To Financial Advisers: Put Savers' Interests First

9:57am April 06, 2016

The White House on Wednesday rolled out rules to force financial advisers to take on fiduciary duties. That means they must put savers' interests ahead of fees. Critics say the rules are too complex.

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Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders Win Wisconsin Primaries

11:32pm April 05, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Both Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders notched wins over their party's respective front-runners as they aim to close the delegate lead and push for a contested convention.

Polls Close In Wisconsin Primaries

11:03pm April 05, 2016

Exit polling shows Sens. Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders leading in the state, says NPR's Ron Elving.

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Ted Cruz Projected To Win Wisconsin Republican Primary

11:03pm April 05, 2016

by Mara Liasson

The senator's win puts another speed bump in the way of front-runner Donald Trump. Bernie Sanders leads in early returns for the Democratic primary.

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Republican Ted Cruz (left) addresses the media after a campaign rally earlier this month in Kansas City, Mo.; Democrat Bernie Sanders speaks at a town hall event last week in Milwaukee. Polls ahead of Tuesday's Wisconsin primary contests gave Cruz and San

Wisconsin Primary Preview: Cruz, Sanders Hope For Wins To Seize Momentum

8:46pm April 05, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Ted Cruz hopes support from Scott Walker and the state's influential talk radio contingent can help him topple Trump. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders hopes the state's progressive bent bends for him.