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Joe Biden Projected as Winner of South Carolina Primary

Former Vice President had an overwhelming lead over his Democratic primary opponents during the South Carolina primary on Saturday, getting momentum before the upcoming Super Tuesday.

Most Democrats Wrongly Believe Barack Obama Has Endorsed a 2020 Candidate

Joe Biden Banks on South Carolina, But What 'Win' Looks Like Open Question

Who Should You Vote For On Super Tuesday? This Quiz Will Tell You

Historic Peace Deal Signed by U.S. And Taliban In Effort To End War

The agreement, signed in Doha, Qatar, marks the first step in the process for achieving more durable peace, a goal that has remained elusive for nearly two decades.

U.S.-Led Forces Urge Taliban to Honor Afghanistan Truce

Afghanistan Will Need U.S. Support Long After a Taliban Peace Deal: Experts

Trump: U.S. Should Pass ISIS War to Russia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Focus on Oil

Coronavirus Sell-Off Threatens to End Stock Market's Decade-Long Bull Run

The Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq correction reflects investors reassessing the potential economic damage caused by the coronavirus.

Sanders vs. Trump: What Polls Are Saying About Potential 2020 Matchup

The 2020 polls show Senator Bernie Sanders leading President Donald Trump nationally, but how reliable are they months out from an election?

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First U.S. Coronavirus Death Confirmed in Washington State

Several Washington state health agencies confirmed Saturday afternoon that the country's first coronavirus death occurred and that multiple new cases of coronavirus have been detected in the region.

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BTS and 'Parasite' Director Donate $164,000 to Coronavirus Relief Efforts

The money donated by the artists (who were both born in Daegu, the epicenter of the outreak) will go towards purchasing face masks and hand sanitizers for those in need.

9 of the Most Innovative Libraries Around the World

From camels delivering books to remote areas in Kenya to book-carrying-robots in Sydney, these unique libraries keep the magic of reading alive.

In Search of the Elusive Spirit Bear in the 'Amazon of the North'

This is the most intact coastal temperate rainforest left on Earth and also home to the rare white Kermode Bear.

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Leap Day 2020: Google Doodle Marks the Quadrennial Event of February 29

There are around 200,000 Americans, and five million people worldwide, who are "leapers", those born on February 29.

Sanders' Super Tuesday Performance Could Turn Race Into Dramatic Spectacle

A sector of moderates in Congress, particularly vulnerable Democrats in swing districts, are beginning to discuss strategies to stop Senator Bernie Sanders from appearing at the top of the ticket.

Lichtman Predicts DNC Will Have Brokered Convention Unless Sanders Wins

"To knock [Sanders] out -- that would be a big surprise, but I think you could make it close enough to go into multiple rounds of voting, particularly if some of the lesser contenders win some primaries," Allan Lichtman told Newsweek.

What Previous South Carolina Primary Winners Mean for 2020

"If you look at recent history, the winner of South Carolina has been able to use that as momentum to go on and win the nomination," a political scientist told Newsweek.

U.S. Should Threaten Russia to Secure Idlib Cease-Fire, Former Envoy Says

The conflict in northwestern Syria is in danger of spilling over after a Syrian airstrike killed 33 Turkish soldiers on Thursday.

'8,400 Plus' Monitored for Coronavirus, Says California Governor

Governor Gavin Newsom said Thursday that "8,400 plus" from both repatriation flights and "more traditional commercial flights which came in from points of concern and potential points of contact, particularly in Asia" are being monitored for coronavirus.

Hillary Clinton Will Start Podcast Inspired by Comedian Conan O'Brien: Report

"We do trust her to make the right decisions on how to proceed," said National Organization for Women President Toni Van Pelt.

Boomers? OK, Says Poll Showing Americans Don't Blame Them for All Problems

The survey by Ipsos found that a plurality of boomers felt their generation had a positive impact on modern American society.

Russia and Turkey's Conflict in Syria Escalates Amid New Troop Deaths

Turkish Hatay province Governor Rahmi Dogan said that at least 33 Turkish troops were killed in airstrikes blamed on the Syrian government against their positions in the country's northwestern province of Idlib.

Bloomberg Says President Doesn't Need to Be 'College Debater-in-Chief'

"I believe we need a leader who's ready to be commander-in-chief, not the college debater-in-chief," said former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg during a campaign rally speech on Thursday in Houston, Texas.