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Eli Yokley / Morning Consult:
Biden Reclaims National Lead With Buttigieg, Klobuchar Exits — 36% of Democratic primary voters back the former VP as Super Tuesday contests unfold — Former Vice President Joe Biden is joined on stage by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), who endorsed Biden during a rally on Monday night in Dallas …
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Sydney Ember / New York Times:
Sanders Campaign Was Caught Off Guard by Quick Massing of Opposition — “It's becoming clear that in order for us to win this nomination, that road clearly flows through Joe Biden,” Bernie Sanders's campaign manager said. — ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Sunday night, Faiz Shakir …
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IJR and Washington Post
Ryan Lizza / Politico:
Super Tuesday heralds an epic Democratic Party clash
Super Tuesday heralds an epic Democratic Party clash
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Reuters:
In a Texas chicken joint, Biden and onetime rival Buttigieg unite to stop Sanders
In a Texas chicken joint, Biden and onetime rival Buttigieg unite to stop Sanders
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Twitchy
Andy Kroll / Rolling Stone:
Democrats Have a Turnout Problem
Democrats Have a Turnout Problem
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National Review, New York Times and No More Mister Nice Blog
Tyler Olson / Fox News:
Super Tuesday miracle? Everything is suddenly going right for Biden after near-collapse of campaign
Super Tuesday miracle? Everything is suddenly going right for Biden after near-collapse of campaign
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New York Post and Breitbart
Sarah Owermohle / Politico:
'You don't want to go to war with a president' — Anthony Fauci might be the one person everyone in Washington trusts right now. — But at 79, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is in the thick of one of the biggest battles of 35 years in the role …
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ABC News:
Coronavirus live updates: Washington state reports 7th death — A virus epidemic that started in China is tightening its grip around the globe. — A virus epidemic that started in China about two months ago is now tightening its grip around the globe. — Today's highlights: … Editor's Picks
Jesse McKinley / New York Times:
Coronavirus in N.Y.: Cuomo Confirms Second Case in the State — The case in Westchester County indicates that community transmission is likely underway in the state. — ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Tuesday morning a second confirmed case of coronavirus in New York …
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CNBC:
New York City high school closes after suspected coronavirus case in its community
New York City high school closes after suspected coronavirus case in its community
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New York Post
Nihar Kabinittal / ABC News:
Washington state senator ‘frustrated’ residents can't get tested for new coronavirus
Washington state senator ‘frustrated’ residents can't get tested for new coronavirus
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Associated Press, New York Times and Raw Story
Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
The real reason Chris Matthews had to go — Give Chris Matthews partial credit for his apology on his way out the door Monday night. In his abrupt and unexpected farewell, the MSNBC host acknowledged his history of what he called “compliments on a woman's appearance.”
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Michael M. Grynbaum / New York Times:
Chris Matthews Out at MSNBC
Chris Matthews Out at MSNBC
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NBC News:
At least 9 dead after tornado rips through Nashville and central Tennessee — Besides those confirmed to have died, a number of people are missing, officials said. At least 45 buildings collapsed in Nashville. — At least nine people were killed, others were injured and 50,000 households …
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Associated Press:
Tornadoes devastate Tennessee, killing at least 22 people
Tornadoes devastate Tennessee, killing at least 22 people
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Adam Tamburin / The Tennessean:
Super Tuesday voting to start an hour late in Nashville and Wilson County due to tornado damage …
Super Tuesday voting to start an hour late in Nashville and Wilson County due to tornado damage …
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Emily Singer / The American Independent:
Defense secretary warns military not to challenge Trump on coronavirus — Defense Secretary Mark Esper told officers not to take efforts against coronavirus that don't fit into Trump's public relations messaging. — The secretary of defense last week warned overseas military commanders …
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New York Times:
Defense Secretary Warns Commanders Not to Surprise Trump on Coronavirus — Mark T. Esper directed overseas officers not to run afoul of the White House's messaging and asked them to clear decisions on protecting their troops. — WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper …
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New York Times:
Estimates Fall Short of F.D.A's Pledge for 1 Million Coronavirus Tests — Public and private labs say they're not even close to reaching the federal government's promises that thousands, if not a million, tests for the virus could be “performed” soon. — Does the United States …
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New York Times:
As Coronavirus Numbers Rise, C.D.C. Testing Comes Under Fire — Federal health officials botched an initial diagnostic test and restricted widespread screening. Missteps may have raised the risks to Americans, critics say. — The coronavirus has found a crack in the nation's public health armor …
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Carlos R. Munoz / Sarasota Herald-Tribune:
Coronavirus Florida: Mother and son at Sarasota Military Academy under quarantine — By Carlos R. Munoz By Timothy Fanning By Zac Anderson — They are not showing any symptoms of COVID-19 but came in contact with a patient who the CDC now says tested “positive,” the schools says.
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Politico:
Trump loyalist installed in top intelligence post on National Security Council — A White House lawyer and former counsel to the House Intelligence Committee under Devin Nunes has been named senior director for intelligence on the National Security Council, the latest instance …
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Ellen Nakashima / Washington Post:
Lawmakers want the DNI to make public the intelligence community's assessment of who's responsible …
Lawmakers want the DNI to make public the intelligence community's assessment of who's responsible …
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Politico
Brian Stelter / CNN:
John Bolton's book has been delayed until May due to White House review — New York (CNN Business)The publication of John Bolton's book about his time working for President Trump, “The Room Where It Happened,” has been pushed back from March until May due to the Trump White House's review of the manuscript.
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Jeremy Diamond / CNN:
White House questionnaire adds new litmus tests for prospective hires
White House questionnaire adds new litmus tests for prospective hires
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Raw Story
Stephanie Armour / Wall Street Journal:
Trump Administration Considering Paying Hospitals for Treating Uninsured Coronavirus Patients — U.S. government may use disaster recovery reimbursement program that would pay providers 110% of Medicare for treating patients — The Trump administration is considering using a national disaster program …
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Matt Wilstein / The Daily Beast:
Elizabeth Warren and Her Fans Reject Two-Man Race on Super Tuesday — On the ground at the Massachusetts senator's big pre-Super Tuesday rally, her followers are not ready to give up. — MONTEREY PARK, California—The pundits are saying it's a two-man race. But one woman isn't ready to throw in the towel.
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Judd Legum / Popular Information:
The Daily Caller uses status as Facebook fact-checker to boost Trump — In April 2019, Facebook announced it was adding The Daily Caller, the right-wing site founded by Fox News host Tucker Carlson, to its fact-checking program. The move was made in response to conservatives who complained …
Justin Baragona / The Daily Beast:
Donna Brazile Tells RNC Chairwoman to ‘Go to Hell’ on Fox News — Brazile was immediately indignant over McDaniel offering up her take on the Democratic race, calling on her and other Republicans to “stay the hell out of our race.” — Former interim Democratic National Committee chairwoman …
Sean McElwee / Memos:
Memo: Final Super Tuesday Polling — Authors: Sean McElwee, Executive Director of Data for Progress, Jason Ganz, CTO of Data for Progress — The three days between South Carolina and Super Tuesday have been perhaps the most eventful of the race. Billionaire Tom Steyer …
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Sam Stein / The Daily Beast:
Democrats Plan for Coronavirus Convention Chaos in Milwaukee — If delegates can't show up, the committee needs to find a new way to actually nominate a presidential candidate. — Officials at the Democratic National Committee have begun to plan for the possibility that their July convention …
Sebastian Kettley / Daily Express:
Asteroid warning: NASA tracks a 4KM killer rock on approach - Could end human civilisation — AN ASTEROID capable of ending human civilisation if it hits will approach our planet in April, NASA's asteroid trackers have confirmed. — The asteroid is being watched by NASA's automated tracking systems …
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Washington Post:
Did Mike Bloomberg waste $500 million running for president? We're about to find out. — On the craps table of this campaign, there's a $500 million chip sitting on “Super Tuesday.” The bettor's name is mike — small “m,” according to the visual design of his campaign …
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Trump's baffling coronavirus vaccine event — As a private citizen and candidate for president, Donald Trump was a proponent of vaccine skepticism — ignoring the scientific consensus on stuff like how vaccines don't cause autism. As president, he is now surrounded by experts on the subject …
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