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Listen to special coverage of the South Carolina Primary

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Joe Biden's win was helped by an endorsement from influential congressman U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, whom Biden repeatedly credited in his speech. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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'Very Much Alive': Biden Projected To Win South Carolina

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President Donald Trump listens to Vice President Mike Pence as he speaks to members of the media to address the nation about the coronavirus threat in the Brady Press Briefing room of the White House in Washington on Saturday. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption

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A hiring sign hangs in front of a Kroger's grocery store in Hilton Head, S.C. South Carolina has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. Ted Shaffrey/AP hide caption

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South Carolina Hands Democrats A Challenge: Running In A Strong Job Market

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Friday

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci arrives at a briefing for members of Congress on the response to COVID-19 coronavirus on Friday. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., wants access to witnesses and documents as part of a look into potential political influence at the Justice Department. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption

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The Bernie Sanders campaign's small live-streaming video operation has been a central part of his strategy during his second run for president. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden pauses while speaking after receiving an endorsement from Rep. James Clyburn earlier this week. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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South Carolina's new voting machines mark a paper ballot with a bar code and the selected candidates' names. Pam Fessler/NPR hide caption

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South Carolina Primary Voters Will Use Brand New Machines

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Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer greets guests following a campaign stop at Nacho Hippo on Wednesday in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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If South Carolina Is Joe Biden's Firewall, Tom Steyer Wants To Breach It

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Thursday