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Analysis

Winners and losers from last night's Democratic debate in Las Vegas

Here's who went scorched earth — and who may struggle to salvage their presidential hopes from the ashes — as the candidates exchanged fire.

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Democratic voters unimpressed by Bloomberg's first debate performance

highlight reel

Watch highlights of Wednesday's Nevada debate in 5 minutes

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AS IT HAPPENED: Full coverage and analysis from a fiery night in Vegas

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FACT CHECK: What was true, false and everything in between on Wednesday

TIME TRACKER: See who was able to get their message out in Nevada

ATTACK TRACKER: See who was in attack mode at a debate full of them

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FULL VIDEO: Watch the entire NBC News/MSNBC Democratic debate

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FULL TRANSCRIPT: Read the entire dialogue from the Las Vegas debate

Top Stories

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus updates: 2 passengers die after leaving 'chaotic' cruise ship

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World

Far-right motive suspected after 10, plus shooter, killed in Germany

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Politics News

Bolton denies his impeachment testimony would have changed the outcome

U.S. news

MGM hack exposes data of 10 million, including government officials

national security

Trump names outspoken ambassador Richard Grenell acting head of intelligence

U.S. news

MGM hack exposes data of 10 million, including government officials

national security

Trump names outspoken ambassador Richard Grenell acting head of intelligence

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internal investigation

Boeing orders 'robust' probe after potentially damaging debris found in 737 Max fuel tanks

The recent setback is the latest problem for the company, which has been dogged by safety concerns.

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'crisis waiting to happen'

Airports warn of chaos with looming Real ID license deadline

Across the country, motor vehicle offices have been flooded with people trying to upgrade to a Real ID.

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Opinion

Trump's pardons are part of a bigger plan downplaying white-collar crime. Here's why.

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Culture Matters

Fans speculate whether Pop Smoke's social media posts made him a target

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U.S. news

Ex-boyfriend re-arrested, charged in death of celebrity sex therapist

Immigration

Mexican man sues ICE agent who shot him in the face

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Sports

Cleveland Browns' Greg Robinson faces drug charges after 157 pounds of pot found in car

NASA Earth Observatory

Climate in Crisis

Two giant icebergs broke off Antarctica. Here's what that means for the continent's health.

Opinion

Men scared of working with women post-#MeToo hurt their companies — and could be breaking the law

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Diet & Fitness

Best gym equipment for a home gym under $20

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Caucus chaos again? Experts fear vote-counting problems in Nevada

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New PAC backs Warren with seven-figure Nevada ad buy

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Biden debuts new web ad hitting Bloomberg on Obama criticisms

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Sanders press secretary walks back 'heart attack' comments on Bloomberg

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Vegas debate: Growing animosity between Buttigieg, Klobuchar could flare up

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A new Super PAC gets behind Amy Klobuchar ahead of Super Tuesday

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Trump counter-programs Dems with West Coast swing

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Over 26,000 vote early in Nevada caucuses

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Candidates battle in ad spending race ahead of Nevada caucuses

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Klobuchar campaign releases first Spanish-language ad in Nevada

Politics

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Justice Department

Barr said to have considered resigning over Trump tweets

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trump pardons

Rod Blagojevich says he's a 'freed political prisoner' after Trump commutes sentence

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EXCLUSIVE

Graham warns Esper in spat over Trump Africa plan: I could 'make your life hell'

Justice Department

Judge to proceed with Roger Stone's sentencing, will consider motion for new trial

Elections

Florida can't bar felons from vote over fines and fees, court rules

Justice Department

Judge to proceed with Roger Stone's sentencing, will consider motion for new trial

Elections

Florida can't bar felons from vote over fines and fees, court rules

U.S. News

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Sports

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman released from hospital after Daytona 500 crash

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U.S. news

E. Jean Carroll fired from ELLE magazine following Trump rape allegation

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U.S. news

George Zimmerman sues Warren, Buttigieg for $265 million for tweets marking Trayvon Martin's birthday

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U.S. news

Third teen suspect arrested in killing of Barnard student Tessa Majors

Sports

Cowboys star Amari Cooper responds to tweet that he was shot: 'Fake news'

U.S. news

Body of missing college student found in Georgia, boyfriend arrested

U.S. news

Two teens arrested in library blaze that leaves 1 firefighter dead, 1 missing

Think

Sharply argued analysis & opinion

World News

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Coronavirus

Thousands of Americans voluntarily self-quarantine after returning from China

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Trump Effect

Trump admin offered Assange a pardon if he cleared Russia over email leak, lawyer says

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royal family

Prince Harry and Meghan to officially start new lives away from royal family next month

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World

Afghan president Ashraf Ghani wins second term

World

Queen Elizabeth's nephew, the Earl of Snowdon, and his wife announce plans to divorce

royal family

Prince Harry and Meghan to officially start new lives away from royal family next month

Coronavirus

China revokes three Wall Street Journal reporters' credentials

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Adding Arts to STEM spells opportunity for students of color

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Meet James and Peter Hemings, America's first black celebrity chefs

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Is Black History Month still relevant? 'Absolutely yes,' one historian says

Chuck Burton / AP file

Washington NFL team hires first full-time black female coach as intern

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First 24-hour news channel "by and for" African Americans set to launch during Black History Month

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Reflecting on the Greensboro Four sixty years later

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The best leggings for every workout and body type

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The best Presidents Day sales: What to skip and how to save more money

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How to manage teen acne, according to dermatologists

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Best sunscreen for kids, according to dermatologists

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Best gym equipment for a home gym under $20

Business, Tech & Media

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Social Media

What is the 'boogaloo'? How online calls for a violent uprising are hitting the mainstream

Yichuan Cao / Sipa USA via AP file

Business News

Morgan Stanley buying E-Trade for about $13 billion

Susan Walsh / AP file

Justice Department

Barr suggests big tech 'titans' no longer need legal shield

Coronavirus

China revokes three Wall Street Journal reporters' credentials

2020 Election

Bloomberg would sell company if elected, campaign says

Coronavirus

China revokes three Wall Street Journal reporters' credentials

2020 Election

Bloomberg would sell company if elected, campaign says

Science News

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Science News

Did Neanderthals bury their dead with flowers? Iraq cave yields new clues.

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World

Violinist plays as surgeons operate to remove brain tumour

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Environment

Earth's coral reefs could be gone by 2100, research finds

Climate in Crisis

Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to combat climate change

Climate in Crisis

As sea levels rise, Venice fights to stay above the waterline

Climate in Crisis

Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to combat climate change

Climate in Crisis

As sea levels rise, Venice fights to stay above the waterline

BETTER

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Money

5 tax tricks that could save you thousands

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Diet & Fitness

The best leggings for every workout and body type

Diet & Fitness

This cauliflower tater tot recipe will be your new go-to side dish

Careers

Hate meetings? Here's how to make them worth your time

Diet & Fitness

Why water running may be the workout you've been waiting for

Careers

Hate meetings? Here's how to make them worth your time

Diet & Fitness

Why water running may be the workout you've been waiting for

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