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Tornadoes rip through rural areas, damaging farm buildings
1. Wide shot of tornadoes moving across flat countryside
A round of tornadoes ripped through Nebraska, damaging farm buildings and downing power lines.
The strong storms dumped heavy rain and hail and produced winds of up to 60 miles per...
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Edwards Thanks Volunteers At Rally
Entering the to cheers from supporters and John Mellencamp's familiar "My County" playing the background an energetic John Edwards thanked volunteers for the marathon push to tonight's caucus. Edwards described this last 36-hours as a...
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Results from Democratic primaries in Oregon and Kentucky
Des Moines, Iowa - 20 May 2008
1. Close-up Obama family waving at crowd
2. Wide shot of Senator Barack Obama at podium in front of the Iowa Statehouse
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Senator Barack Obama, Democratic presidential hopeful:
"And...
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US Senator announces he'll seek presidential nomination, Iowa meeting
Springfield, Illinois
1. Various of Illinois Senator, Barack Obama, at rally
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, Illinois Senator:
"I stand before you today to announce my candidacy for President of the United States of America."
3....
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Mitt Romney cruised to a solid victory in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, picking up steam from his first-place finish in the lead-off Iowa caucuses and firmly establishing himself as the man to beat for the GOP presidential nomination.
HEADLINE: Race rundown: Romney cements top GOP status
CAPTION: Mitt Romney cruised to a solid victory in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, picking up steam from his first-place finish in the lead-off Iowa caucuses and firmly...
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin visited the Iowa State Fair as speculation about a possible presidential bid is mounting. The 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee has said she''ll decide by the end of summer whether to get into the crowded race.
HEADLINE: Palin Visits Iowa Fair, Stokes 2012 Speculation
CAPTION: : Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is visiting the Iowa State Fair as speculation about a possible presidential bid is mounting. As AP''s Haven Daley reports, the 2008 GOP...
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On Wednesday, China's next heir apparent and current vice president Xi JinPing visited Muscatine, Iowa. The future leader spent one hour there with old friends. The AP's Robert Ray reports.
HEADLINE: Old Friends, New Mission: China VP Visits Iowa
CAPTION: On Wednesday, China's next heir apparent and current vice president Xi JinPing visited Muscatine, Iowa. The future leader one hour there with old friends. Robert Ray...
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About 50 child burn survivors from across the U.S. and Canada have gathered in Washington for "International Burn Camp," a week of activities, inspiration and support, from each other and from firefighter counselors who volunteer their time. (Sept. 24)
SOUNDBITE (English) Jade Harris of Maquoketa, Iowa:
"I was two years old. It was January first, 2001."
SOUNDBITE (English) Braxton Czarnecki of Bedford, Texas:
"When I was one, and there was a house fire. And I was stuck...
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Romney wins Iowa Straw Poll
HEADLINE: Romney wins Iowa Straw Poll
CAPTION: Watch and listen as results are announced for the Iowa Republican Party Straw Poll. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won an easy victory, claiming nearly twice as many votes as his...
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Preparations for July 4 Independence Day celebrations
1. Wide of Capitol building with tents in foreground
2. Various of Tony Danza dancing with female troupe
3. Flag carriers walking onto the stage
4. Wide of stage with flag carriers
5. Danza with other dancers
6. SOUNDBITE (English)...
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Mitt Romney is back out on the campaign trail looking for support in Michigan and South Carolina following his second-place finish in New Hampshire.
HEADLINE: Romney counting on Michigan voters
CAPTION: Mitt Romney is looking to voters in his birthplace to give him a major primary win. A victory in Michigan would give a boost to the Republican candidate who won Wyoming, but placed...
Bloomberg
Romney on Ben Carson: ""Seems Like a Good Guy!""
Oct. 15 -- Mark Halperin nabbed Romney outside Boston restaurant Umbria Prime to get his thoughts on the person nipping at his heels in the latest Bloomberg Politics/Des Moines Register Iowa Poll. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Steve King's Big Announcement!
Nov. 18 -- How big a deal is this new summit for the royal Republican congressman? (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
Reflecting on Iowa With Its Ex-GOP Chairman
Oct. 28 -- Matt Strawn talks politics and sticks to the talking points. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
What's Going On in Iowa?
Oct. 14 -- Jennifer Jacobs from our new partner, The Des Moines Register, goes behind the cornfield. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Six Democratic candidates attended the annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner, which was held in Des Moines. The event is the biggest fundraising event in Iowa and drew record crowds.
HEADLINE: Democrats court Iowa at fundraiser
CAPTION: Six Democratic candidates attended the annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner, which was held in Des Moines. The event is the biggest fundraising event in Iowa and drew record crowds. (Nov....
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With the lead off Iowa caucuses just one week away, Republican presidential hopefuls are ready to rumble through the state's small towns aboard their campaign buses. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich planned for 3 stops in Dubuque on Tuesday.
HEADLINE: Raw video: Gingrich bus rolls into eastern Iowa
CAPTION: With the lead off Iowa caucuses just one week away, Republican presidential hopefuls are ready to rumble through the state's small towns aboard their campaign buses....
Bloomberg
Dan Balz: Iowa, N.H. Trips Coming Earlier Than You Think
Dec. 23 -- The Washington Post's chief correspondent speculates mildly with Mark and Al on ""With All Due Respect.""
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Crews in Hamburg, Iowa, are continuing to bolster a temporary levee as Missouri River floodwaters roll toward the town. Should the new levee fail, parts of Hamburg could be submerged under as much as 10 feet of water within days.
HEADLINE: Iowans hope new levee holds back Missouri River
CAPTION: Crews in Hamburg, Iowa, are continuing to bolster a temporary levee as Missouri River floodwaters roll toward the town. Should the new levee fail, parts of Hamburg could...
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Rep. Michele Bachmann is touring across Iowa trying to build momentum for her campaign. The state is her birthplace and a poor showing at the Jan. 3 caucus could be embarrassing. (Dec. 28)
HEADLINE: Video Essay: Bachmann's Iowa tour
CAPTION: Rep. Michele Bachmann is touring across Iowa trying to build momentum for her campaign. The state is her birthplace and a poor showing at the Jan. 3 caucus could be embarrassing....
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President comments on Al Qaida and Iraq
1. Wide of George W. Bush and Jim Leach on podium
2. Cutaway of audience
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"You know I had the feeling that after September the 11th that some around the world would grow weary and...
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With the holidays winding down, the GOP Presidential candidates are focusing on the first major test in the 2012 race, the Iowa Caucuses
HEADLINE Countdown begins to Iowa Caucuses
CAPTION: With the holidays winding down, the GOP Presidential candidates are focusing on the first major test in the 2012 race, the Iowa Caucuses