Democrats try to stop Sanders' momentum in fiery debate
But almost no candidate was unscathed in the debate, which took place just four days before the pivotal South Carolina primary and one week ahead of Super Tuesday.
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Michael Bloomberg made a reference to a bizarre and comical Times Square stalwart unique to New York City.
Fact-checking the Democratic debate in South Carolina
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But many say this 10th debate made them nervous about the Democratic field.
Warren: Progressives have "exactly one chance" to make change happen
Warren told CBS News after the tenth Democratic debate that her track record demonstrates why she should be the progressive candidate to win the party's presidential nomination.
Sanders: "The truth is, nothing I am saying is radical"
Bernie Sanders was also pressed about his comments on "60 Minutes" about Fidel Castro, saying "Cuba is a dictatorship. I've said that 8 million times."
Full transcript of the South Carolina Democratic debate
Seven Democratic candidates met on stage in South Carolina for the last debate before the state's primary and Super Tuesday.
Buttigieg on his debate performance
Pete Buttigieg joins CBS News to discuss his performance at the 10th Democratic presidential debate in Charleston, South Carolina. The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, discussed his efforts to appeal to black and Latino voters.
8 top moments from the South Carolina Democratic debate
The 10th debate of the presidential primary cycle was the last before the pivotal South Carolina primary Saturday.
Biden says winning by "one point is enough" in South Carolina
Biden said winning South Carolina by even one percentage point would be "enough" for him to stay in the race.
Steyer on his debate performance
Tom Steyer joins CBS News to break down his performance in the 10th 2020 Democratic presidential debate. Steyer remained focused on race in his post debate comments from Charleston, South Carolina.
Warren discusses debate performance
Elizabeth Warren joins CBS News to break down her performance in the 10th 2020 Democratic presidential debate. Warren focused on the Democratic party being progressive in her post debate comments from Charleston, South Carolina.
Sanders on his debate performance in South Carolina
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders joins CBS News to discuss his performance at the 10th Democratic debate hosted by CBS News in Charleston, South Carolina. Watch his remarks here.
Democrats pressed on how they would respond to coronavirus
Democrats vying for the presidential nomination said they would boost federal funding for the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health and improve relations with U.S. allies.
Biden on his debate performance
Joe Biden breaks down his performance following the 10th Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina. Speaking with CBS News' Major Garrett, the former vice president spent most of his time going after front-runner Senator Bernie Sanders, and predicted a victory for himself in the South Carolina primary. Watch his remarks here.
CBS News post-debate instant poll
Democratic voters who watched Tuesday night's debate said national front-runner Bernie Sanders impressed them the most of any candidate, followed closely by Joe Biden and then Elizabeth Warren. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
Klobuchar discusses her debate performance
Amy Klobuchar joins CBS News to discuss her performance at the 10th Democratic debate hosted by CBS News in Charleston, South Carolina. Watch her remarks here.
Top moments from South Carolina debate
Seven Democratic presidential candidates took the stage in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday in a debate hosted by CBS News. Here are some of the highlights.
Candidates on misconceptions about them
The seven Democratic presidential candidates who took the stage in Charleston, South Carolina, in a debate hosted by CBS News described the biggest misconceptions others have about them and their personal motto. Watch their remarks here.
Sanders on authoritarian governments
Senator Bernie Sanders stated that his opinion on Cuban leadership was similar to that of Barack Obama. "When dictatorships, whether it is Chinese or the Cubans do something good, you acknowledge that, but you don't have to trade love letters with them," Sanders said at the CBS News debate in South Carolina.
Warren on Bloomberg's taxes
Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns about Michael Bloomberg not releasing his taxes until after Super Tuesday. Bloomberg defended his position by stating that he only joined the race only a few weeks ago.
Bloomberg on decriminalizing marijuana
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he would support the decriminalization of marijuana, but that it should be done across the states "very slowly."
Warren on race & housing
Senator Elizabeth Warren brought up the key role race plays in affordable housing at the CBS News debate in South Carolina on Tuesday night. She brought up Bloomberg's past comments on the end of redlining and the 2008 financial crash.
Candidates lay out their positions on guns
Each of the seven Democratic candidates made their case for why they are the strongest on gun control. Bernie Sanders defended his record while admitting his vote to shield gun manufacturers from legal consequences was wrong. Elizabeth Warren stressed the need to get rid of the filibuster to help push gun control through Congress. Watch their remarks here from the CBS News Democratic debate from Charleston, South Carolina.
Candidates spar over cost of a progressive agenda
Senator Bernie Sanders defended the cost of his health plan and a heated exchanged ensued at the CBS News Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Trump vows to campaign against Lisa Murkowski
Murkowski on Thursday voiced her agreement with former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' criticisms of the president.
Trump discusses black voter engagement with political advisers
The meeting with advisers took place last weekend at the White House, as demonstrations broke out across the country following the death of George Floyd.
Trump, Biden campaigns briefed on unsuccessful cyber hack attempts
Foreign actors continue to try to meddle in U.S. politics, according to the latest hack attempts.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: 58% disapprove of Trump on race relations
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Trade school students face adversity amid COVID pandemic
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Barr defends decision to forcefully clear protesters near White House
"I made the decision that we would try to move our perimeter northward by a block," Barr said at a news conference.
Nearly one in five say coronavirus has caused financial hardship
Lower-income Americans are more likely to feel hardship, according to latest CBS News poll.
Cuomo: Protesters should assume they've been exposed to COVID-19
He urged protesters to act as if they have been exposed by telling those that they live with, and getting tested.
Grassley blocks 2 Trump nominees over refusal to explain watchdog firings
The top Republican has been unsatisfied with the White House's explanation for the firings of internal watchdogs.
Rand Paul holds up passing bill that would ban lynching
Paul said he wanted more discussion "make the language the best that we can get it."
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Massive fuel leak triggers state of emergency in the Arctic Circle
A reserve fuel tank at a local thermal power plant leaked more than 20,000 tons of diesel into a river, and it took days for federal authorities to take notice.
U.S. Navy vet freed from Iran after nearly 2 years in custody
Michael White is returning to the U.S. after being detained in Iran nearly two years ago.
"Now is the time," John Boyega tells London Black Lives Matter protest
Hollywood star says speaking out could negatively impact his career, but "this is very vital. Black lives have always mattered."
"People just don't want to be killed. Period.": Anti-apartheid leader on protests
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Philippines anti-terror bill sparks protest boosted by Taylor Swift
Opponents say Rodrigo Duterte's government could use the vague legislation to silence dissent, and the U.S. pop star pointed people to a petition against it.
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Live updates: Protests continue hours after George Floyd memorial
Floyd was commemorated by friends and family in Minneapolis as peaceful protests take place throughout the country.
Dallas Police make it "duty of every employee" to stop excessive force
Police say new order was implemented, "to create a culture where what happened to Mr. Floyd does not happen again."
Video shows elderly man fall after he's shoved by police in Buffalo
Buffalo's police commissioner has ordered an immediate Internal Affairs investigation into the incident, and the officers have been suspended without pay, the department's captain told CBS News.
Trump vows to campaign against Lisa Murkowski
Murkowski on Thursday voiced her agreement with former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' criticisms of the president.
Trump discusses black voter engagement with political advisers
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Trump discusses black voter engagement with political advisers
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Trump, Biden campaigns briefed on unsuccessful cyber hack attempts
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NBA approves plan to resume season in July
The season would restart at Disney World with 22 of the 30 teams.
Actors accuse Lea Michele of racism and mistreatment
Michele apologized for how her "behavior towards fellow cast members was perceived by them." Her statement was criticized by Samantha Marie Ware, who originally called attention to Michele's past behavior on set.
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Langston Hughes' "Let America Be America Again" was written more than eight decades ago, but is just as relevant now as our nation struggles to live up to its promise of freedom and equality.
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Trump, Biden campaigns briefed on unsuccessful cyber hack attempts
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Snapchat will stop promoting President Trump's account
"We will not amplify voices who incite racial violence and injustice," the company said.
Zoom's revenue and profit soar as millions join video platform
The video-conferencing service has been plagued by security lapses in recent months, but still doubled its revenue.
Amazon rolls out backup child care for employees
Online retailer offering to subsidize emergency child or adult care after employees cited it as challenge.
Twitter says fake "Antifa" account was run by white supremacists
The social media company says the accounts were used by white supremacists to encourage violence.
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Massive fuel leak triggers state of emergency in the Arctic Circle
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Asteroid possibly as big as Empire State Building to zoom past Earth
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Extinctions raise risk of "biological annihilation," study warns
"We cannot separate ourselves from the natural world," said legendary conservationist Jane Goodall. "We continue to destroy it at our peril."
SpaceX launches two NASA astronauts on historic mission
Astronauts launched to the International Space Station in a historic first for NASA and SpaceX.
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Authors retract study that raised concern about drug for COVID-19
After the research came out, some nations banned the drug's use for coronavirus or suspended clinical trials.
Lawsuit filed against Carnival over passengers who fell ill with COVID
Cruise operator "casually and callously" exposed thousands of passengers on the Grand Princess, suit alleges.
Cuomo: Protesters should assume they've been exposed to COVID-19
He urged protesters to act as if they have been exposed by telling those that they live with, and getting tested.
Amazon workers sue after allegedly bringing COVID-19 home
Warehouse workers claim retailer is failing to provide protections against the disease, putting themselves and families at risk.
Drug touted by Trump fails to prevent COVID-19 in study
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Pilgrim's Pride CEO indicted for price-fixing
The alleged scheme by the poultry company's top executive and others may have hit major customers like Chick-fil-A.
After staff walkout, Zuckerberg backs no action on Trump posts
Employees and civil-rights leaders are denouncing the Facebook CEO's decision to leave Trump's posts alone.
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Dallas Police make it "duty of every employee" to stop excessive force
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Judge advances murder case against 3 men in Ahmaud Arbery's death
Arbery, 25, was shot and killed in February.
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Minneapolis police misconduct complaints hit a record high in 2018
Complaints of police misconduct in Minneapolis have increased by more than 700% in a decade.
Madeleine McCann case becomes a murder investigation - with a suspect
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Officials blame outside agitators for violence
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