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Robert Redford's son, James, dies of liver cancer at 58
Read full article: Robert Redford's son, James, dies of liver cancer at 58LOS ANGELES – James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died. Kyle said her husband’s liver disease returned two years ago and the cancer was discovered in November last year while he waited on a liver transplant. “We’re heartbroken,” his wife wrote about her husband, who was called Jamie. He expressed gratitude for a liver transplant that saved his life in an HBO documentary “The Kindness of Strangers” in 1999. He also established the James Redford Institute in 1995 for Transplant Awareness to raise money and distribute tools to increase awareness about the shortage of organ donors.
With 3 more victories, Biden pulls further away from Sanders
Read full article: With 3 more victories, Biden pulls further away from SandersTurnout in Florida’s Democratic primary surpassed the 1.7 million who cast ballots four years ago. In Florida, Latinos made up roughly 20% of Democratic primary voters, and they largely sided with Biden. That has left the Democratic primary calendar empty until March 29, when Puerto Rico is scheduled to go to the polls. “The Democratic Party rightly berates the GOP for ignoring scientists’ warnings about climate change," David Sirota tweeted. But he went for Biden because he thought Sanders’ progressive views might turn off some Democratic voters.
How the coronavirus is upending American politics
Read full article: How the coronavirus is upending American politicsLeaders sent conflicting signals about how to approach the next steps amid the coronavirus outbreak. As health officials warned against gatherings of greater than 10 people, President Donald Trump said elections should proceed. Her group is urging the delay of that state's 2020 presidential primary from April 28 to June 23, when congressional and legislative primaries are already scheduled. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, meanwhile, can't afford to lose support from young voters who have been his most loyal supporters. ___Catch up on the 2020 election campaign with AP experts on our weekly politics podcast, “Ground Game.”