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2020-03-05

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USA

Why Medicare for All wrecked Elizabeth Warren but not Bernie Sanders

Analysis: Warren's embrace of the ambitious health care overhaul ran afoul of her political base at the wrong time.

USA

'It feels like 2016 never really ended': Progressives have that sinking feeling

The Sanders-Biden duel has those on the left concerned — and some are already looking beyond 2020.

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The year of 'No woman need apply'

Analysis: Scarred and scared after 2016, Democratic primary voters said they wanted a white man to take on Trump in 2020 — and that's what they'll get.

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Disappearing beaches: Climate change could wipe out half of the world's sandy shorelines

Scientists found that beaches, which occupy one-third of global coastlines, are threatened by coastal erosion and rising seas.

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'San Francisco is full': Tech backlash reaches new heights with skyscraper battle

A new ballot measure could limit new office space if more housing isn't built — and it's got popular support.

USA

Elizabeth Warren reflects on sexism in 2020 campaign after exiting race

"One of the hardest parts of this is … all those little girls who are going to have to wait four more years," Warren said.

USA

Senate passes $8.3 billion emergency bill to combat coronavirus

The agreement's swift passage through Congress came after several weeks of negotiations and as the virus's outbreak worsened Thursday with new confirmed cases in the U.S.

USA

Biden increases delegate lead over Sanders after more allocated in Texas

The former vice president is on top, 565 to 506, in the race to the nomination.

USA

Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed abducted daughters, threatened ex-wife, U.K. judge rules

Save for some "limited exceptions", Judge Andrew McFarlane said he had concluded that Princess Haya bint al-Hussein had "proved her case."

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Billionaire building idyllic village in Scotland faces local backlash

The eco philanthropist wants to rejuvenate the northern peak of the Highlands, but local businesses aren't happy.

USA

Migrants hurry to the Turkish-Greek border, only to find confusion and chaos

Turkey said it would open the gateway to Greece, an apparent attempt to pressure the E.U. into taking more responsibility for Syrian refugees.

Europe News

Turkey calls for EU help as bloc scrambles for Greek border solutions

Turkey has called for more help with migrants after 'opening the door' and causing increased movement on the Greek border. Meanwhile, NGOs slam the EU for what they see as a lack of humanitarian response.

USA

Elizabeth Warren to drop out of the US presidential race

This comes after her poor performance on Super Tuesday.

USA

Elizabeth Warren ends presidential run

Warren wowed crowds with her sharp intellect, her clear prognoses for complex problems, and her endless stream of policy blueprints to tackle them.

Australia

Toilet paper scarce as Australia stockpiles during COVID-19 outbreak

An Australian newspaper offered eight blank pages in its daily issue to use if readers are "out of loo roll" after supermarkets run out of stock due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Tehran disinfects streets to protect against COVID-19 coronavirus

Iran is one of the worst-hit countries by COVID-19.

USA

Less than half of voters say the U.S. is prepared for coronavirus, new survey finds

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

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Tornado survivors clung to furniture to avoid being carried away

Survivors of a deadly tornado that hit Tennessee said they clung to each other and furniture to keep the winds from carrying them away.

Europe News

Post-Brexit fishing rights up for debate between EU and UK

Post-Brexit fishing rights up for debate between EU and UK