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As of the new year, there are four leading contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination (from left): Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg. John Minchillo/AP hide caption

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With A Month To Go Before Iowa And New Hampshire, Anything Can Happen

Most Democratic voters say they could change their minds about whom they support. So be prepared for surprises as voting begins in the Democratic nominating contests next month.

As of the new year, there are four leading contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination (from left): Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg. John Minchillo/AP hide caption

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With A Month To Go Before Iowa And New Hampshire, Anything Can Happen

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Kevin Parker of Tame Impala performs at Coachella in 2019. The band's latest album, The Slow Rush, is due out in February. Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption

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An Early 2020 Preview: 5 Upcoming Albums We Can't Wait To Hear

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Sen. Susan Collins is facing a difficult reelection in Maine — a state deeply divided over President Trump. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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As Impeachment Trial Looms, Sen. Susan Collins Faces Scrutiny In Congress And At Home

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Dena Kohleriter and Jori Kohleriter at their StoryCorps interview in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 8, 2019. Mia Raquel/StoryCorps hide caption

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A Single Mother And Her Child Continue A Circle Of Life Disrupted By The Nazis

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