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Joe Biden speaks at a campaign stop in Columbus, Ohio on March 10.

Politics & Government

Biden Campaign Cements Strong Position With More Wins; Sanders' Path Narrows

11:25am March 11, 2020

by Deirdre Walsh

Joe Biden increased his delegate lead with the March 10 primaries, and a top Democratic super PAC concluded he's on track for the nomination. Bernie Sanders didn't say what's next for him.

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How Many Delegates Do The 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Have?

10:36am March 11, 2020

by Sean McMinn

Candidates need 1,991 delegates to become the Democratic Party's nominee and face President Trump in November. Here's where the candidates stand so far in the primaries.

Without Action From Congress, 3 Surveillance Authorities Will Lapse

8:11am March 11, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

A set of surveillance tools used by the FBI in national security investigations expires next week. Lawmakers, who want to implement reforms, are fighting over how far those changes should go.

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News Brief: Primary Results, Coronavirus, U.S. Troops In Syria

5:57am March 11, 2020

Joe Biden came out on top after Tuesday's six primaries. New Rochelle, N.Y., has the largest U.S. coronavirus cluster. And, U.S. troops in Syria must keep oil fields from Syrian and Russian forces.

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Having spent time in the city and the countryside, Proffitt says she is keenly aware of how the two communities perceive each other.

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Straddling The Political Divide, This Rancher Says There's A Way To Bridge It

5:00am March 11, 2020

Having lived in Charlotte and its surrounding countryside, cattle rancher Shelly Proffitt is keenly aware of how the two communities perceive each other.

President Trump met with hospital CEOs and insurance executives before traveling to Capitol Hill to meet with Senate Republicans to talk about plans to stimulate the economy.

NIH Official Urges Vigilance On Coronavirus As White House Floats Economic Proposals

7:55pm March 10, 2020

by Brian Naylor

"As a nation, we can't be doing the kinds of things we were doing a few months ago," NIH official Anthony Fauci said. President Trump and Vice President Pence are discussing options with lawmakers.

Listen to NPR's special coverage of the March 10 primaries beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

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LISTEN: March 10 Primaries Live Coverage

7:30pm March 10, 2020

Six states are voting Tuesday, and Michigan is the biggest prize of the Democratic presidential primary contests. Listen to NPR's livestream beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

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Democratic Primary Enters 'Big Tuesday' In 6 States

5:32pm March 10, 2020

Six states hold presidential primary contests today, with Michigan the big prize for Democratic candidates. But both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have cancelled rallies due to coronavirus concerns.

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Kansas City Mayor Underscores Voter Access After Clerical Error Holds Up His Own Vote

5:20pm March 10, 2020

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas was turned away from his polling place this morning due to an error by a poll worker. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the mayor about his experience.

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What Election Officials Are Doing To Prevent Coronavirus Transmission While Voting

5:20pm March 10, 2020

by Pam Fessler

Election officials around the country are taking steps they hope will assure voters that they are safe at polling places, despite concerns about the spread of coronavirus.