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Saturday on NewsHour Weekend: The nation pays its respects to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Also, presidential contests take place in Nevada for the Democrats and in South Carolina for the Republicans. Later, the economic and social impacts when Wal-Mart…

Hillary Clinton edged out Bernie Sanders on Saturday in Nevada’s caucuses, capitalizing on a more diverse Democratic electorate to propel her to a crucial win in her presidential bid. NPR reporter Tamara Keith, who is covering the caucuses, joins Alison…

Feb 20

Donald Trump wins big at South Carolina GOP primary

Donald Trump scored his second straight Republican presidential primary win, rolling to victory in South Carolina on Saturday as voters seething about Washington and politicians helped propel the billionaire businessman past GOP establishment candidates.

Feb 20

Clinton trying for the win in toss-up Nevada caucuses

Hillary Clinton worked to pull out a victory in Nevada's caucuses on Saturday, seeking to undercut the headway of rival Bernie Sanders and boost her presidential bid as the campaign broadens to primary contests across the country.