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U.S. Supreme Court allows ‘Remain in Mexico’ program to continue
The court will allow the White House's "Remain in Mexico" policy to stand across the entire southern border. The decision marks another immigration victory for Trump.
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Dow sinks 1,400, or 6.4%, as investors await virus response
Stocks are tumbling again Wednesday, and indexes lost more than 4% to wipe out their huge gains from a day earlier as Wall Street keeps reeling on worries about COVID-19.
6 years ago
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison
His 20-year sentence for a criminal sexual act, the more serious of the two counts he was convicted of last month, is on the higher end of New York state's guidelines.
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Joe Biden has another big primary night, wins 4 more states
Joe Biden delivered decisive wins in Missouri and Mississippi on Tuesday, dealing an early blow to Bernie Sanders
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Big Tuesday 2020 primary: Liveblog
Get the latest as voters head to the polls in six states today.
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6 more states vote Tuesday. Here’s your guide to Michigan and the rest
The results out of Super Tuesday were unexpected. Former Vice President Joe Biden rode a surge of momentum all the way to the delegate lead.
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Daylight saving time is here again. So is the debate about changing the clocks
The dreaded "spring ahead" has finally arrived: On Sunday, March 8, the clock will jump one hour forward at 2 a.m. to mark the official start of daylight saving time.
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Official: White House didn’t want to tell seniors not to fly
The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines.
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Mick Mulvaney out as White House chief of staff
Mulvaney was President Trump's third chief of staff, a job he had held in an acting capacity. Rep. Mark Meadows will succeed him in the role, Trump said.
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10 census facts that bust common myths about the 2020 U.S. head count
It happens only once a decade, so it can be hard to make sense of the census. NPR's census reporter has rounded up facts that debunk some of the most common misconceptions.
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What if you want a COVID-19 test but don’t have health insurance?
Now that test kits are more available, there has been some concern fear of cost might deter underinsured or uninsured Americans from getting tested.
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States scramble to prepare ahead of food stamps rule change
From Hawaii to Pennsylvania, states are scrambling to blunt the impact, with roughly 700,000 people at risk of losing benefits unless they meet certain work requirements.
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Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Biden
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday and endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.
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A resurgent Joe Biden claims 9 Super Tuesday victories
Suddenly, the Democratic Party’s presidential field, which featured more than a half dozen candidates a week ago, transformed into a two-man contest.
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Coronavirus and Super Tuesday voting: It’s touchy
Elections can be very tactile. Touchscreen voting machines, paper ballots, large crowds.
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