Sanders endorses former rival Biden for president

By BILL BARROW and ALEXANDRA JAFFE
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders endorsed his former rival Joe Biden for president on Monday in a joint online appearance.
“I am asking all Americans, I’m asking every Democrat, I’m asking every independent, I’m asking a lot of Republicans, to come together in this campaign to support your candidacy, which I endorse,” Sanders said.
The backing is a crucial development for Biden, who must bridge the Democratic Party’s id