2 March
US presidential hopefuls are gearing up for Tuesday's primaries, scheduled in 14 states across the country.
The primaries will be held in the most populous state of California and others on what is known as Super Tuesday. About one-third of delegates are up for grabs at the March 3 contests.
Senator Bernie Sanders became the frontrunner in the initial stage of the Democratic nomination race. Polls show him leading in key states, including California and Texas.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is heading into Super Tuesday with a newfound momentum after a landslide victory in Saturday's South Carolina primary.
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who entered the race late, will be on the ballot for the first time on Tuesday.
NHK
