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Hearing on challenge to media law requiring opposition media group to break up broadcast operation
The future of broadcast television and other news media in Argentina is at stake as the Supreme Court hears arguments on the constitutionality of a law designed to break up privately held media monopolies.
The Argentina media law debates...
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The House has begun formal debate on the GOP bill to repeal the health care law. Meanwhile, President Obama says he'll work with Democrats and Republicans to improve the new law, but says lawmakers shouldn't "go backward."
HEADLINE: House begins debate on health care repeal
CAPTION: The House has begun formal debate on the GOP bill to repeal the health care law. Meanwhile, President Obama says he'll work with Democrats and Republicans to improve the new...
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USA: WASHINGTON: PUERTO RICO DEBATE
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The US House of Representatives held a hearing on Wednesday to debate a bill which proposes the recognition of Puerto Rico's permanent entry as an enhanced commonwealth into the United States.
The bill would grant Puerto...
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The Florida judge overseeing the second-degree murder case involving neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman says she may have a conflict of interest. (April 13)
HEADLINE: Judge may have conflict in Zimmerman case
CAPTION: The Florida judge overseeing the second-degree murder case involving neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman says she may have a conflict of interest. (April 13)
SOT...
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USA: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: VOTES TRIAL
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A trial crucial to Al Gore's uphill fight for the presidency opened Wednesday with Democrats challenging more than 15-thousand absentee ballots in Seminole County.
These were the votes that helped George W. Bush gain a slim...
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Election announced, opposition leader interview, govt rally
1. Exterior mosque
2. Mid shot people in mosque
3. Pullout from Abdul Hadi Awang, leader of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party preaching, wide of interior of mosque
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Abdul Hadi Awang, leader of the Pan-Malaysian...
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A new law is about to go into effect in New York City requiring chain restaurants to list calorie counts next to all menu items. But restaurant owners are suing, saying it's a misguided effort to combat obesity
HEADLINE: NY restaurant owners suing over anti-obesity law
CAPTION: A new law is about to go into effect in New York City requiring chain restaurants to list calorie counts next to all menu items. But restaurant owners are suing, saying...
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Sen. Marco Rubio delivers official Republican response to Obama's State of the Union address
1. SOUNDBITE: (English) Marco Rubio, Florida Republican Senator:
So Mr. President, I don't oppose your plans because I want to protect the rich. I oppose your plans because I want to protect my neighbours. Hard-working middle class...
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Elena Kagan has been sworn in as the 112th justice and fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court.
HEADLINE: Kagan sworn in as justice of the Supreme Court
CAPTION: Elena Kagan has been sworn in as the 112th justice and fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. She'll be formally installed at the start of the court's new term...
Sky News
Son of murdered couple returns home to Birmingham
Son of murdered couple returns home to Birmingham
Bloomberg
A Supreme Court Justice, a la Carta
Nov. 13 -- Mark and John annotate the associate justice's riotous speech about the Magna Carta.
Bloomberg
Italians Protest Against Renzis Reforms
Oct. 27 ""Italians staged a massive rally in Rome to protest Prime Minister Matteo Renzis proposed overhaul of labor market Rules. Bloomberg's Alessandra Migliaccio reports on Countdown. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Calif. Governor OKs Increased Family Leave Pay
California's Democratic governor is increasing the amount of pay employers must give workers who take time off to care for their family.Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB908 Monday to update the state's paid family leave law, saying he wants to...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Zambian men acquitted of homosexuality charges
Two Zambian men charged with having consensual gay sex have been acquitted after magistrates said the state failed to provide sufficient evidence in the high profile case
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President outlines efforts to halt illicit weapons trafficking
1. SOUNDBITE (English) George W. Bush, US President:
(Overlaid with graphics reading "Radio address" and picture of Bush)
"The possibility of secret and sudden attack with weapons of mass destruction is the greatest threat before...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Muslim model faces caning over beer
Kartika is in limbo, unsure if she will be given corporal punishment for drinking beer. The Muslim part-time model just wants closure on her case even if that means she'll become the first woman to be caned in Malaysia. Perak State,...