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Scowling Bernie Sanders happy his mittened meme may raise millions for charity
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 20, 2021 Former presidential candidate, Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) sits in the bleachers on Capitol Hill before Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th US President at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. - Bernie Sanders may be most familiar in a US political context, but that hasn't stopped Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from using a now famous meme of the Vermont senator to warn people to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic. On January 23, 2021, Trudeau posted a photo of himself giving a press conference from his lawn on Twitter, with the now famous image of a seated, mitten-clad Sanders superimposed in the background. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
u.s. politics
Six highlights from the first night of the virtual Democratic National Convention
In this image from video, former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)
world
Democratic Party chair urges elimination of presidential caucuses
Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez said on Aug. 17, 2020, the handful of 2020 presidential caucuses should be the last the party ever holds.
opinion
Biden’s new nationalism could leave Canada behind
Lawrence Martin
world
Biden-Sanders task forces reveal similar goals to unite Democrats
Former U.S. vice president Joe Biden, left, and Senator Bernie Sanders greet each other with a safe elbow bump before the start of the 11th Democratic Party 2020 presidential debate on March 15, 2020. Task forces from both camps have unveiled common goals aimed at uniting Democrats.
u.s. politics
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will serve on Biden’s climate change panel
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. speaks during a news conference, Friday, May 1, 2020, in the Bronx borough of New York.
taxes
Will the current presidential election change U.S. estate tax for Canadians?
FILE - In this March 12, 2020 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus in Wilmington, Del. Biden overwhelmingly won a Democratic presidential primary in Kansas conducted exclusively by mail balloting by the state party because of the coronavirus pandemic. He had been expected to prevail in the vote Saturday, May 2 and capture a majority of the state’s delegates to the Democrats’ national nominating commission. Biden took 77% of the vote. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
world
Joe Biden will address Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegation on MSNBC this Friday
Joe Biden will address Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegation on MSNBC this Friday
u.s. business
Amazon fires three critics of warehouse conditions in pandemic
Tonya Ramsay, an Amazon Warehouse employee, outside of her workplace in Romulus, Mich., April 1, 2020.
opinion
Bernie Sanders ends his campaign – just as Americans seem ready to hear him out
Robyn Urback
u.s. politics
Bernie Sanders ends campaign for U.S. Democratic presidential nomination, pledges to work with Joe Biden
This image from video provided by the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign shows Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as he announces he is ending his presidential campaign Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Burlington, Vt. (Bernie Sanders for President via AP)
u.s. politics
Bernie Sanders ends 2020 presidential bid, leaving Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks to reporters in Burlington, Vt., on March 12, 2020.
u.s. politics
Biden wants to talk to Trump about lessons from past crises
In this image from video provided by the Biden for President campaign, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a virtual press briefing Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
u.s. politics
Democratic National Committee delays nominating convention due to coronavirus concerns
Sen. Cory Booker speaks at the Wells Fargo Center on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, in Philadelphia, on July 25, 2016.
u.s. business
Four U.S. senators question Amazon on coronavirus safety at warehouses
A man leaves an Amazon fulfillment center, Thursday, March 19, 2020, on Staten Island, in New York.
u.s. politics
Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard ends her 2020 presidential campaign
In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, in Manchester, N.H.
analysis
Biden’s emergence underlines uncertainties coursing through U.S. politics
David Shribman
u.s. politics
Biden and Sanders tackle pandemic response in first head-to-head Democratic debate, with no live audience
Democratic U.S. presidential candidates former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders do an elbow bump in place of a handshake as they greet other before the start of the 11th Democratic candidates debate of the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign, held in CNN's Washington studios without an audience because of the global coronavirus pandemic, in Washington, U.S. March 15, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
u.s. politics
In first head-to-head debate, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders clash over pandemic response
Democratic presidential hopefuls former US vice president Joe Biden (L) and Senator Bernie Sanders point fingers at each other as they take part in the 11th Democratic Party 2020 presidential debate in a CNN Washington Bureau studio in Washington on March 15, 2020.
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Morning Update: U.S. restricts travel from Europe, NBA suspends season, and other coronavirus updates
Mar 11, 2020; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Fan leave after an announcement that the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz game is canceled just before the tip off at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
opinion
There is no conspiracy to stop Bernie Sanders
Konrad Yakabuski
u.s. politics
Bernie Sanders not dropping out but where does he go from here?
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks to the media in Burlington, Vt., on March 11, 2020.
analysis
Biden campaign ignites, delivering debilitating blow to Sanders
David Shribman
u.s. politics
Biden wins four primaries, solidifying lead over rival Sanders
Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a campaign stop in Detroit, Michigan, on March 9, 2020.
world
Biden wins Michigan’s Democratic primary, the biggest prize up for grabs on Tuesday
Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a campaign rally at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 8, 2020. Joe Biden dealt a major blow to Sanders by winning Mississippi and Missouri on Tuesday.
opinion
Blaming sexism for Elizabeth Warren’s loss is a disservice to women
Debra Soh
u.s. politics
Kamala Harris endorses Joe Biden; Jesse Jackson backs Bernie Sanders
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Senator Kamala Harris speaks at META - Convened by BET Networks at The Edition Hotel on February 20, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET)
u.s. politics
How a quiet majority propelled Joe Biden to top of the heap in a week
How quiet majority propelled Joe Biden to top of the heap in a week
u.s. politics
Biden, Sanders gear up for months-long battle after Super Tuesday redefines Democratic race
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden delivers remarks in Los Angeles, California, March 4, 2020. - Joe Biden reclaimed frontrunner status in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination after notching up stunning Super Tuesday primary victories. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
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Bloomberg exits race, but his Biden endorsement could give former vice-president a big boost
Michael Bloomberg announces the suspension of his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president, in New York, and endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden, Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (Demetrius Freeman/The New York Times)