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CLEAN : Protesters defy curfew as Sri Lanka reels from deadly violence
Hundreds of protesters hold hands to line a road along the Galle Face seafront in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo in an anti-government protest in defiance of a nationwide curfew (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Retired NYPD Officer Sentenced 10 Years For Role In Jan. 6 Riot
Thomas Webster — a 20-year New York Police Department veteran — was convicted of all six counts in his indictment, including assault on an officer.
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Florida Democrats Choose Rep. Crist To Challenge Gov. Desantis
Rep. Charlie Crist defeated Nikki Fried, who staked out a more progressive campaign, in the Florida governor race.
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Herschel Walker Denies Report That He Paid For Girlfriend's Abortion
The Georgia Republican Senate nominee and football legend has campaigned against abortion rights, saying there are "no excuses" for the procedure.
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White House Pleads For More COVID Funding; GOP Questions Spending
With the White House asking Congress to pass additional COVID relief funding, Republicans question how the previous $1.9 trillion package was spent.
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5 Republicans Vie For Governor In New Mexico Primary
The winner of Tuesday's Republican contest will take on incumbent Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in the November general election.
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S.Africa - Malan & Others Appear Re Murder Trial
South Africa's Former defence minister Magnus Malan and 10
apartheid-era officers made a brief appearance in court on
Thursday (2/11) in connection with the massacre of 13 people in
1987 at the black KwaZulu Natal township. The men were...
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Super-delegates could play a pivitol role in the nominating process. When it comes to picking the next president, one 21-year-old student in Wisconsin has a unique responsibility
HEADLINE: A super-delegate at just 21-years-old
CAPTION: Super-delegates could play a pivitol role in the nominating process. When it comes to picking the next president, one 21-year-old student in Wisconsin has a unique responsibility. ...
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Hip hop impressario launches black, youth voter drive
1. Exteriors New York University
2. Pullout press conference
4. Various kids chanting: "Vote or Die"
5. P. Diddy walking on stage
6. SOUNDBITE (English) P. Diddy:
"I am here today to launch my campaign, my campaign for the people,...
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President Barack Obama says there are multiple ways to resolve the debt ceiling mess, but it has to be bipartisan and it has to happen fast.
HEADLINE: Obama: Multiple ways out of debt ceiling mess
CAPTION: President Barack Obama says there are multiple ways to resolve the debt ceiling mess, but it has to be bipartisan and it has to happen fast. (July 29)
President Barack...
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Reax from Baghdad and Irbil to Iraqi flag being replaced by Kurdish flag
Irbil, Kurdish region
1. Exterior of Kurdish parliament
2. SOUNDBITE: (Kurdish) Massoud Barzani, president of the Kurdish region: (includes cutaways)
''We don't accept any provocative act. If we want to separate, we will do it, without...
Bloomberg
Why a GOP Win Would Be Bad for John Boehner
Nov. 4 -- The Republican Party may be ready to take control of the U.S. Senate and gain seats in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. Why is this potentially bad news for House Speaker John Boehner? Bloomberg's Annie...
Bloomberg
Why Republicans Are More Interested in Mid-Terms
Sept. 22 -- American Bankers Association CEO Frank Keating and Bloomberg View Columnist Lanhee Chen discuss the Republican edge in the upcoming mid-term elections. They speak on Bloomberg Surveillance. Chens opinions are his own....
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USA: KOSOVO CRISIS: SITUATION UPDATE
English/Nat
U-S President Bill Clinton has called on senior members of Congress to support a NATO attack on the Serbs over Kosovo after Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic rebuffed a final U-S diplomatic effort.
Lawmakers sources said...
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President Barack Obama scuttled an Asian trip in favor of last-minute lobbying at the White House on his signature issue, playing host to a procession of wavering Democrats. AP''s Mark Smith reports on the final push to pass the health care overhaul bill.
HEADLINE: Dems tout health reform bill savings
CAPTION: President Barack Obama scuttled an Asian trip in favor of last-minute lobbying on his signature issue, playing host to a procession of wavering Democrats. AP''s Mark Smith...
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UK: LONDON: DEMONSTRATION AGAINST AUSTRIA'S JORG HAIDER
Eng/Ger/Nat
Demonstrators forced their way into a London hotel on Wednesday and tried to storm a news conference being given by Jorg Haider, Austria's far-right Freedom Party leader.
The event was halted briefly as security men ejected...
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The Associated Press has called the Kentucky Senate race for Republican Rand Paul. Two other Republicans picked up early Senate wins.
HEADLINE: AP Election Update: Ky. goes for Paul
CAPTION: The Associated Press has called the Kentucky Senate race for Republican Rand Paul. Two other Republicans picked up early Senate wins. (Nov. 2)
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Poll reveals voters' racial misgivings, hurting Obama's chances
Pool
Union, Missouri - 30 July 2008
1. Mid shot Senator Barack Obama shaking hands with supporters
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, Democratic presidential nominee:
"We are going to be fighting for every vote here in Missouri."...
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President Barack Obama plans to nominate Sen. Judd Gregg as commerce secretary on Tuesday, the White House confirmed on the eve of the announcement as the New Hampshire Republican disclosed an apparent deal that would keep his seat out of Democratic hands
HEADLINE: Obama to nominate Gregg for Cabinet
CAPTION: President Barack Obama plans to nominate Sen. Judd Gregg as commerce secretary on Tuesday, the White House confirmed on the eve of the announcement as the New Hampshire Republican...
Bloomberg
Clinton, Trump Tied at 46% Head-to-Head: Bloomberg Poll
Sept. 26 -- Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are preparing to take the stage tonight for the first presidential debate. Ahead of the matchup, the latest Bloomberg Poll finds the two candidates deadlocked at 46 percent of likely voters in...
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CUTS 20 10 82 BASQUE ELECTION CAMPAIGN
Scenes of the Basque election campaign.
1. vs interior of a hall with a band playing and men in giant papier-mache head
2. SOUNDBITE (French, Spanish or Basque?): vs of a man speaking to a reporter
3. SOUNDBITE (French, Spanish or...
AFP News Agency
VOICED - Election 2012: Congress’s fundraising addiction
VOICED - Election 2012: Congress’s fundraising addiction