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CLEAN : Olympics: Chinese fans hope ice hockey hits popularity despite odds
The Chinese men’s hockey team was nearly barred from its own Olympics, then lined up as lambs to the slaughter for the NHL's stars. Now, against all hope, they just might not get blown off the ice (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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A pilot inadvertently put the wheel brakes on during takeoff, causing a Russian jetliner to crash, killing 44 people, investigators said Wednesday, The crash killed an entire Russian professional ice hockey team.
HEADLINE: Probe cites pilot error in hockey team crash
CAPTION: A pilot inadvertently put the wheel brakes on during takeoff, causing a Russian jetliner to crash, killing 44 people, investigators said Wednesday, The crash killed an...
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Ticket prices for the Stanley Cup finals in New York are topping one thousand dollars, an expense that many New York Rangers fans are reluctant to pay. But for others who have waited 20 years for the event, the price is a bargain. (June 5)
FOR NEW YORK RANGERS FANS, HAVING THE TEAM IN THE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP has been A LONG TIME COMING.
SOUNDBITE (English) Amanda Stephan, New York Rangers Fan
"It's been 20 years!"
SOUNDBITE (English) Chris Beal, New York Rangers...
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UK - Clinton and Chrétien swap ice hockey shirts
US President Bill Clinton took time out from the G8 summit on Saturday (16/5) to present Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien with a personalised Washington Capitals ice hockey shirt. Chrétien was obliged to put on the over-large...
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Catherine tries her hand at hockey with GB Olympic squads
The Duchess of Cambridge showed off her hockey skills while visiting the British team at the Olympic Park in Stratford, London on Thursday.
After touring the newly-laid Olympic hockey pitch, the Duchess swapped her heels for trainers and...
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President Putin congratulates national ice hockey team for becoming world champions
Russian President Vladimir Putin presented awards to Russia's national ice hockey team on Tuesday, after they won the final of the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
Russia became World Champions after defeating Finland 5-2 at the...
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Singer Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas prepare to compete in Dancing With The Stars.
Welsh mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins has been hitting the bare wooden floors of a dance studio in London with US dance partner Mark Ballas to prepare for her debut on US show 'Dancing With The Stars' on March 19.
It will be the first...
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4:3 Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the Olympic site
Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled to Sochi on Saturday ahead of the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics, meeting volunteers and taking part in an "all-star" ice hockey match.
Russian state broadcaster RU-RTR showed Putin taking part...
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US ELEX PREVIEW - AP focus on where Clinton support has drifted, the Palin effect
AP Television
Jackson, New Jersey - 5 October 2008
1. Mid shot, runners starting 'Race for the Cure'
2. Close-up feet
3. Pan shot runners leaving starting area
4. Wide shot runners
5. Close-up woman applauding runners
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SYND 8-5-74: KING VERSES GOOLAGONG IN WORLD TEAM TENNIS
Newly devised tennis system, World Team Tennis, is launched in the United States. Here, a game between Evonne Goolagong and Billie Jean King is underway. Also an interview with mrs King about its potential
1. various play in progess...
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Dance, Hockey, Warships
New York's Harvest Moon Ball
Madison Square Garden hosts the event of the year for couples dedicated to dancing. Highlight of the competition is the jitterbug contest; the couples really let loose and 'jive' to the music.
Boston Wins...
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Australian Treasurer and Trade Minister comment after economic talks with China
Australia's Treasurer Joe Hockey said on Tuesday that China and Australia have agreed to create an investment cooperation framework to increase trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.
Hockey was visiting Beijing...
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Tokio Hotel''s Bill Kaulitz on the catwalk for DSquared2
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Milan, Italy. 19 Jan. 2010
1. Various of model''s face, pull out to model being interviewed
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Korea, WAVES, Hockey
Home From Korea: The Living And The Dead
Shortly after the recapture of Seoul by US forces, a cheering crowd welcomes 1,500 Marines home from the battlefront as they disembark at Oakland. But in nearby San Francisco, the city is saddened...
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Whale Sharks surface from the ocean depths
Holbox - 9 September, 2007
1. Underwater wide shot of Whale Shark showing all its body
2. Underwater medium shot of whale Shark
3. Underwater close up of Whale Shark gills
4. Underwater full shot of Whale Shark swimming to the surface...
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A tour through the Olympic Park with the Sochi Games boss
Russia's shock men's hockey loss will not tarnish the final weekend of the Winter Olympics, the Sochi 2014 Olympic Organising Committee President said on Thursday.
Dmitry Chernyshenko said Russian fans were not rushing for ticket...
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The Michigan-Michigan State hockey game on Saturday drew a record crowd of just over 113 thousand. The fans saw a lopsided game as Michigan blanked Michigan State 5-0. (Dec 11)
HEADLINE: First Person: Hockey fans react to large crowd
CAPTION: The Michigan-Michigan State hockey game on Saturday drew a record crowd of just over 113 thousand. The fans saw a lopsided game as Michigan blanked Michigan State 5-0....
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The Harlem Globetrotters have a new way to beat the Washington Generals: on ice. The famed basketball barnstormers play on a hockey rink for the first time in their 84-year history, putting on a show in New York''s Central Park.
HEADLINE: Harlem Globetrotters take to the ice
CAPTION: The Harlem Globetrotters have a new way to beat the Washington Generals: on ice. The famed basketball barnstormers play on a hockey rink for the first time in their 84-year history,...
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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs donned a Canadian hockey jersey at the daily briefing on Friday and sent beer to the prime minister of Canada to pay back a bet from the Olympics.
HEADLINE: Gibbs makes due on a bet with Canada
CAPTION: White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs donned a Canadian hockey jersey at the daily briefing on Friday and sent beer to the prime minister of Canada to pay back a bet from the...
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G20 news conference at IMF economic forum
Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey said on Friday clear goals had been established during a meeting of finance officials of the world's major economies in Washington.
Speaking at a news conference following their meeting, Hockey who is...
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US Olympic team departs for the Games
1. Close of baseball caps with USA and Olympic logo on desk, projector screen in background reading (English): "Good luck Team USA! Have fun in Beijing!"
2. Close of athlete trying on hat
3. Low-angle shot of athletes picking out...
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Head of G20 Finance Track insists G20 group is 'optimistic' about global economic outlook
Concluding a two-day meeting of the world's top 20 major economies, finance ministers and central bank governors, Australian Treasure Joe Hockey insisted that the G20 group was 'optimistic' about the global economic outlook.
During...
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President Barack Obama welcomed the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks to the White House Friday. It was the first time in his more than two years in office that he has been able to host a champion from hometown at the White House.
HEADLINE: Obama welcomes Blackhawks to White House
CAPTION: President Barack Obama welcomed the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks to the White House Friday. It was the first time in his more than two years in office that he has...
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Desert village hosts International Nomads Festival
LEAD IN:A small desert village in Morocco has hosted a festival celebrating nomad culture.The International Nomads Festival featured local produce, music and even a camel race.STORY-LINE:The Moroccan desert, a striking landscape that has...