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Biden bid to take on Trump gets major boost
The former vice-president, whose campaign had faltered, claims a huge win in South Carolina's primary.
Winners and losers in South Carolina vote
A Joe Biden comeback could be under way after a big win in the latest Democratic contest to find a Trump challenger.
Trump says Taliban deal to 'bring our people home'
The US president says 5,000 troops will leave Afghanistan by May and he will meet Taliban leaders.
US confirms first coronavirus death
President Donald Trump says more cases are "likely" but urges people not to panic.
The Democratic 2020 race moves south
Will Sanders' momentum build? Is this the end of the road for Biden? Here's what you need to know.
Trump re-nominates Ratcliffe for US spy chief
Mr Ratcliffe's first nomination was withdrawn last year amid concerns he adorned his CV.
US court reverses Trump's 'Wait in Mexico' policy
The rule requiring asylum seekers to wait in the Mexico is likely to head to the US Supreme Court.
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Biden bid to take on Trump gets major boost
The former vice-president, whose campaign had faltered, claims a huge win in South Carolina's primary.
Winners and losers in South Carolina vote
A Joe Biden comeback could be under way after a big win in the latest Democratic contest to find a Trump challenger.
Trump says Taliban deal to 'bring our people home'
The US president says 5,000 troops will leave Afghanistan by May and he will meet Taliban leaders.
US confirms first coronavirus death
President Donald Trump says more cases are "likely" but urges people not to panic.
The Democratic 2020 race moves south
Will Sanders' momentum build? Is this the end of the road for Biden? Here's what you need to know.
Trump re-nominates Ratcliffe for US spy chief
Mr Ratcliffe's first nomination was withdrawn last year amid concerns he adorned his CV.
US court reverses Trump's 'Wait in Mexico' policy
The rule requiring asylum seekers to wait in the Mexico is likely to head to the US Supreme Court.
Winners and losers in South Carolina vote
A Joe Biden comeback could be under way after a big win in the latest Democratic contest to find a Trump challenger.
Trump says Taliban deal to 'bring our people home'
The US president says 5,000 troops will leave Afghanistan by May and he will meet Taliban leaders.
US confirms first coronavirus death
President Donald Trump says more cases are "likely" but urges people not to panic.
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