Democratic White House front‑runner Joe Biden has come under ferocious attack for his record on race in a televised debate with nine rivals.
Senator Kamala Harris assailed him for touting his past work with racist senators and having once opposed a policy to foster diversity in schools.
He said she had "mischaracterised" his position, insisting he had entered politics to champion civil rights.
The candidates are vying to take on Donald Trump in next year's election.
[Source:BBC]
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