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Democratic presidential candidates, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, and former Vice President Joe Biden gesture during a Democratic presidential primary debate Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas, hosted by NBC News and MSNBC. (AP Photo/John Locher)

The Latest: Sanders goes on offensive on health questions

Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, right, is introduced by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner during his campaign launch of "Mike for Black America," at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bloomberg gains with black voters despite stop-and-frisk comments: Poll

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Harvey Weinstein talks to reporters as he arrives at a Manhattan courthouse for his rape trial in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Understanding Weinstein’s charges and potential punishment

By MICHAEL R. SISAK - Associated Press

In this Feb. 13, 2020, photo, patrons enter Mekong Plaza in the Asian district, in Mesa, Ariz. Arizona's freshly crowned Asian District was deep into organizing its night market when news broke that a case of the illness known as COVID-19 was confirmed at nearby Arizona State University. Xenophobic comments on social media and phone calls started almost immediately, according to Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce CEO Vicente Reid. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Misguided virus fears hitting Asian American businesses

By ALEXANDRA OLSON and TERRY TANG - Associated Press

Eccentric millionaire Durst faces trial in friend’s killing

By BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks at a campaign stop for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at La Poste, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Perry, Iowa. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launches reelection campaign as she faces a dozen challengers

By Alex Swoyer and Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

In this March 27, 2019 file photo, a man leaves a supermarket in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan carrying his groceries in a plastic bag. New York retailers have begun giving up single-use plastic bags as the state prepares for the March 1, 2020, implementation of a ban aimed at reducing pollution. But some worry the state's new regulations include a loophole that could potentially allow stores to phase in plastic bags thick enough to be considered multiuse. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Some worry if New York’s coming plastic bag ban is enough

By MARINA VILLENEUVE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2013 file photo, plaintiff in the stop and frisk case David Ourlicht, seated left, is comforted by Merault Almonar, standing at right, father of plaintiff Devin Almonar, standing center, during a news conference at the Center for Constitutional Rights, in New York, after . U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin ruled that the New York Police Department deliberately violated the civil rights of tens of thousands of New Yorkers with its contentious stop-and-frisk policy. Standing at left is plaintiff Leroy Downes while attorney Jenn Borchetta listens, seated right. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Stop and frisk gets renewed attention in Bloomberg candidacy

By REGINA GARCIA CANO and JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg poses for photographs with supporters during his campaign launch of "Mike for Black America," at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Michael Bloomberg ‘stop and frisk’ policy gets renewed attention amid 2020 bid

By Regina Garcia Cano and Jennifer Peltz - Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg greets supporters after speaking at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Money, electability talks: Michael Bloomberg rises in popularity

By Ethan Epstein - The Washington Times

Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg gives his thumbs-up after speaking during a campaign event at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (James H. Wallace/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Michael Bloomberg campaign energizes NRA, gun groups

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 1965, file photo, Power Memorial player Lew Alcindor (33) leaps high for the ball during a high school basketball game against Rice at Power Memorial Gym in New York. (AP Photo/Harvey Lippman, File)

New York museum honors city’s rich basketball history

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Winter Meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president

By Jonathan Lemire - Associated Press

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Y'lan Noel, left, and Chanté Adams in &quot;The Photograph.&quot; (Sabrina Lantos/Universal Pictures via AP)

Review: ‘The Photograph’ develops nicely into a fine film

By MARK KENNEDY - Associated Press

In this Dec. 15, 2010, file photo, an American flag on a nearby resident's home waves in the breeze near a U.S. Border Patrol truck blocking the road leading to a search area near where Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry was killed northwest of Nogales, Ariz. (Greg Bryan/Arizona Daily Star via AP, File)

Sheriff: 16,000 ‘violent criminal aliens’ arrested in first 9 months of 2019

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Minnesota Wild's Jonas Brodin,left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the New York Rangers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Watching the scoreboard is Rangers' Ryan Lindgren. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Rangers erase 2-goal deficit, beat Wild 4-3 in shootout

By TYLER MASON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2013, file photo, inmates walk through the exercise yard at California State Prison Sacramento, near Folsom, Calif. California arrest rates have dropped nearly 60 percent since 1989, yet blacks are three times more likely to be arrested than whites, according to a report released by the Public Institute of California, Monday Dec. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Criminal justice reform sparks California crime wave

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball as New York Knicks center Taj Gibson (67) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)

Bradley Beal scores 30, Wizards rally in 4th, beat Knicks 114-96

By Jeffrey Bernstein - The Washington Times

New York bail reform debate deepens among state Democrats

By RYAN TARINELLI - Associated Press

In this Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a bill signing ceremony in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Cuomo to propose compromise, hopes to end Global Entry ban

By MARINA VILLENEUVE - Associated Press