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February 29, 2020 8:31 PM

Tom Steyer drops out of 2020 presidential race

The billionaire climate-change activist had staked his campaign on doing well in South Carolina, but ended with a disappointing finish on Saturday.

by Juana Summers and Barbara Sprunt

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February 29, 2020 6:13 PM

Biden wins South Carolina, hopes for Super Tuesday momentum

Biden's win came at a do-or-die moment in his 2020 bid as the moderate Democrat bounced back from underwhelming performances in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. The race now pivots immediately to 14 “Super Tuesday” states, including Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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February 29, 2020 1:49 PM

U.S. ups travel restrictions as Trump says more coronavirus cases 'likely'

Seeking to reassure the American public, President Trump said Saturday there was "no reason to panic" as the new coronavirus claimed its first victim inside the U.S. The White House also announced new restrictions on international travel to prevent its spread.

by The Associated Press

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February 29, 2020 7:09 AM

U.S., Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan

The United States signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants on Saturday aimed at bringing an end to 18 years of bloodshed in Afghanistan that began after 9/11 and allowing U.S. troops to return home from America's longest war.

by The Associated Press

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February 28, 2020 7:03 PM

Walz proposes funding for finishing U.S. Highway 14 expansion

After years of impasses, funding shortages and contention, state officials are optimistic that they will finally be able to finish widening one of the most dangerous highways in Minnesota.

by Hannah Yang

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February 28, 2020 4:25 PM

Capitol roundup: Voter ID, gun regulations, budget surplus

It was another busy week at the Capitol. Here are some of the highlights — from voter ID to gun regulations.

by Tim Pugmire and Brian Bakst

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February 28, 2020 4:01 PM

U.S., Taliban set peace signing for America's longest war

America's longest war may finally be nearing an end. More than 18 years after the Afghanistan conflict began in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the United States and the Islamists it toppled from power in Afghanistan are poised to sign a peace deal on Saturday.

by The Associated Press

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February 28, 2020 3:36 PM

Klobuchar, Sanders sprint to finish in Minnesota

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and national front-runner Sen. Bernie Sanders are both campaigning in Minnesota in the final days before Tuesday’s presidential primary, as the state assumes an outsized importance among the 14 Super Tuesday primaries.

by Brian Bakst and David H. Montgomery

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February 28, 2020 2:32 PM

Judge acquits Amtrak officer in fatal Chicago shooting

A judge on Friday acquitted an Amtrak police officer of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Minnesota man at a major train station in Chicago.

by The Associated Press

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February 28, 2020 2:28 PM

Live coverage: 2020 South Carolina presidential primary election

The Democratic presidential primary candidates are competing in South Carolina on Saturday, hoping to win over voters in the fourth contest of 2020. Follow our live coverage of the primary, including results and analysis.

by NPR Staff

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