Democratic presidential hopeful former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg speaks during a rally in Columbia, South Carolina, on February 28, 2020. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Pete Buttigieg exited the 2020 Democrat presidential race, ending an unlikely bid that saw a gay small-town mayor overpower governors and senators in the fight […]
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Australia, Thailand and US report first deaths over weekend
People wearing face masks walk on the promenade of the Bund along the Huangpu River in Shanghai on February 28, 2020. Hector Retamal | AFP | Getty Images 10:00 am:Â Pence says stock market will recover Vice President Mike Pence is confident the stock market’s weakness last week will recover. “This economy and particularly the stock […]
Bernie Sanders announces February fundraising and 2020 primary ad buys
Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders marches with student supporters to an on-campus polling place for early voting at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, February 27, 2020. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Bernie Sanders’ campaign says it raised $46.5 million in February, a staggering influx that leaves the Vermont senator flush with […]
Trump criticizes Fed, calls for lower rates amid coronavirus fallout
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell Getty Images President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on his criticism of the Federal Reserve and what he sees as its reluctance to lower interest rates in the midst of coronavirus fears and its potential impact on the American economy. “Our Fed should start being a leader,” Trump said […]
Trump considering travel restrictions at US southern border over coronavirus
Cars line up to cross the US/Mexico border to San Diego at San Ysidro port of entry, in Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico , on February 13, 2020. GUILLERMO ARIAS President Donald Trump on Saturday said his administration was also considering restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border, after he authorized new restrictions on travel with Iran […]
Coronavirus live updates: France bans large gatherings
A couple wearing a mask in front of the Eiffel Tower. NurPhoto This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. All times below are in Eastern Standard time. Total confirmed cases: More than 85,000 Total deaths: At least 2,933 9:45 am:Â Britain reports number of coronavirus cases has risen to 23 The number of […]
Elon Musk says ‘the fighter jet era has passed’
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, speaks with US Air Force Lieutenant General John Thompson, commander Space and Missile Systems Center commander at Space Pitch Day in San Francisco, California. US Air Force ORLANDO, Fla., — Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk predicted Friday that the future of war would be carried out by autonomous drones […]
WHO warns of spread to every country, Mexico confirms first cases
Disinfection professionals wearing protective gear spray anti-septic solution against the coronavirus (COVID-19) at a subway station on February 28, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. Chung Sung-Jun | Getty Images This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. All times below are in Eastern time. Total confirmed cases: More than 83,700 Total deaths: At […]
Joe Biden riding high in South Carolina, but Super Tuesday is bigger test
Joe Biden leaving a campaign event in Georgetown, South Carolina on Feb. 26, 2020. Tucker Higgins / CNBC GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Joe Biden was on a roll. Feeding off the buzzing energy on the second floor of an event venue in this tiny town north of Charleston, the former vice president detailed his plans for health […]
Social Security is at stake in this election
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks during a campaign event on February 17, 2020 in Richmond, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Justin Sullivan At a time of unprecedented income inequality and economic instability, Social Security has become a major flashpoint in the presidential election — and for good reason. After all, despite […]
