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President Barack Obama welcomed the Boston Red Sox at the White House to celebrate their World Series title. After slugger David Ortiz presented a Red Sox jersey to Obama, the pair took a selfie. (April 1)
President Barack Obama welcomed the World Series winning Red Sox to the White House on Tuesday.
Obama said the teams latest championship meant more the the city after the Boston Marathon bombings.
"Not just because they went from worst...
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Israeli and Palestinian officials welcome Obama's interest in peace process
Jerusalem
1. Exterior of Israeli Foreign Ministry building with flags
2. Close up of sign on ministry wall
3. Set up of Yigal Palmor, Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Yigal Palmor, Israeli Foreign Ministry...
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Dutch PM comments on the outcome of summit
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that the number of countries that had signed up to a pledge to adopt nuclear guidelines into law and undergo external checks was beyond his expectations and he expects more nations to sign...
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President Barack Obama is replacing Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top commander in Afghanistan after he made critical comments in a magazine article. Obama named Gen. David Petraeus to assume McChrystal's role.
HEADLINE: Obama ousts McChrystal, Petraeus to take over
CAPTION: President Barack Obama is replacing Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top commander in Afghanistan after he made critical comments in a magazine article. Obama named Gen....
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Clinton says talks are only path to Palestinian statehood
1. Wide of delegates in meeting room at UN General Assembly, zoom in to US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton shaking hands with Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Genba
2. Mid of Genba handing Clinton a photo of her husband, Bill...
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Father of jailed US journalist comments on her appeal
1. Wide of Reza Saberi, father of American journalist Roxana Saberi, walking outside the Appeal Court
2. Reza Saberi walking surrounded by media
3. Low angle of Reza Saberi walking
4. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Reza Saberi, Roxana Saberi's...
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President Barack Obama is paying his respects at the Pennsylvania site where a hijacked jet crashed during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
HEADLINE: Raw Video: Obama lays wreath at Flight 93 memorial
CAPTION: President Barack Obama is paying his respects at the Pennsylvania site where a hijacked jet crashed during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. (Sept. 11)
SHANKSVILLE, Pa....
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President Barack Obama pushed a humbled General Motors Corp. into bankruptcy on Monday. As many as 20,000 GM workers could lose their jobs
HEADLINE: Workers at closing GM plants: 'Why us?'
CAPTION: President Barack Obama pushed a humbled General Motors Corp. into bankruptcy on Monday. As many as 20,000 GM workers could lose their jobs. (June 1)
TED Talks
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TED Talks
Jonathan Harris: The Web's secret stories
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Crash Course
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Crash Course
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Wonderscape
Ketanji Brown Jackson's Path to the Supreme Court
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This video highlights Ketanji Jackson's career path, from her time as a reporter and Harvard Law student to becoming a judge. Learn about her key milestones, including her marriage to Dr. Patrick Jackson, their family life, and her...
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Barack Obama: A Legacy of Hope and Change
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What is Presidents' Day?
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The Ongoing Journey of Civil Rights in America
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Rock 'N Learn
Learn the Presidents of the USA (rap song)
Celebrate Presidents’ Day and the entire week with these 3 presidents songs to help you learn the presidents of the United States. Learn the presidents with their inauguration date from Washington to Biden. Learn the presidents by last...
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Caretakers and Confidants: Presidential Valets
Presidential valets have been a mainstay at the White House since its earliest days. They not only perform vital tasks for the President, but act as confidantes and companions in the most trying of circumstances.
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Looking for Medici
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Judy Heumann: Mother of ADA
Disabled teacher Judy Heuman dedicated her life to fighting for civil rights. As one of the architects of the Americans with Disabilities Act, she changed US society forever.