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Middle East region weighs up consequences of Obama's IS plan
The Middle East region is weighing up a new US plan to beat back the Islamic State group, which has seized large swaths of Iraq and Syria and is threatening regional security.
President Barack Obama has laid out a long-term strategy...
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A day after announcing he's ending the Afghanistan "surge," President Barack Obama went see Army troops -- while critics griped about his plan, and his top commanders acknowledged they'd have preferred a slower drawdown.
HEADLINE: Obama visits troops amid Afghan pullout grumbles
CAPTION: A day after announcing he's ending the Afghanistan "surge," President Barack Obama went to see Army troops -- while critics griped about his plan, and his top commanders...
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Voters are heading to the polls in Pennsylvania, where the Democratic primary contest could decide the nomination. Voters say they're enjoying their state's prominent role in the election process.
HEADLINE: Polls open for crucial Pennsylvania primary
CAPTION: Voters are heading to the polls in Pennsylvania, where the Democratic primary contest could decide the nomination. Voters say they're enjoying their state's prominent role in...
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Obama's address at Correspondents' Association dinner, Spielberg spoof
1. US President Barack Obama introduced, rises to the sounds of 'Hail to the Chief,' traditional presidential music introduction
2. Wide, close-up audience stands as music switches to 'All I Do Is Win' rap song by DJ Khaled
3. Obama...
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A high-profile shuttle launch was scrubbed hours before liftoff due to a mechanical issue with the spacecraft. (April 29)
HEADLINE: Endeavour launch called off
CAPTION: A high-profile shuttle launch was scrubbed hours before liftoff due to a mechanical issue with the spacecraft. (April 29)
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En discurso del Estado de la Union, Obama promete actuar por su cuenta cada vez que pueda
El presidente Barack Obama prometio la noche del martes en su discurso del Estado de la Union que eludira al Congreso "cuando y donde sea" necesario para reducir la brecha economica entre los estadounidenses ricos y pobres.
Obama develo...
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Republican Mike Huckabee apologized Sunday for remarks he made to the National Rifle Association. Huckabee also says that he would like to be John McCain's vice presidential running mate but said 'that's something only he can decide.'
HEADLINE: Huckabee: NRA Obama remark 'inappropriate'
CAPTION: Republican Mike Huckabee apologized Sunday for remarks he made to the National Rifle Association. Huckabee also says that he would like to be John McCain's vice...
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State elections officials had no reports of early problems on Super Tuesday as Ohio polls opened, some to light voter turnout, in a state where the outcome in the Republican presidential race was being closely watched.
HEADLINE Voter Voices: 'Romney most likely to beat Obama'
CAPTION:State elections officials had no reports of early problems on Super Tuesday as Ohio polls opened, some to light voter turnout, in a state where the outcome in the...
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Reaction to visit by US presidential candidate
Baghdad, July 21, 2008
1. Various street scenes
2. People reading newspapers
3. Headline
4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Tareq Hassan, Vox pop:
"The US Presidential contender Obama's visit to Iraq is a good step forward. We hope that this...
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EXCLUSIVE President Obama talks to AP about presidential campaign and Mitt Romney
US President Barack Obama says Mitt Romney has locked into "extreme positions" on economic and social issues, a warning shot from a Democratic incumbent to undecided voters as his Republican challenger nears the biggest political moment...
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Republican Chris Christie, a former corruption-busting prosecutor, unseated the deep-pocketed but unpopular Gov. Jon Corzine on Tuesday in a bruising contest that focused on New Jersey's ailing economy.
HEADLINE:Republican Christie captures NJ governor's seat
CAPTION: Republican Chris Christie, a former corruption-busting prosecutor, unseated the deep-pocketed but unpopular Gov. Jon Corzine on Tuesday in a bruising contest that focused...
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Relatives, teachers, pupils at school comment on candidacy
1. Sign reading in English: " Senator Obama - Kogelo Secondary School"
2. People walking on the road
3. Man by sign on school gates reading: "Senator Obama Secondary School"
4. Various of students outside playing football outside the...
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Hundreds of Palestinians protest against US President Obama's visit
Ofer Camp, West Bank
1. Wide of Israeli soldiers
2. Wide of ambulance
3. Israeli soldier firing tear gas at demonstrators
4. Palestinian demonstrators hurling stones at Israeli soldiers
5. More of Israeli soldiers
6. Israeli soldiers...
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US President meets Iraqi PM al-Maliki, news conference
1. Wide of US President Barack Obama and Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki arriving for news conference in Rose garden, UPSOUND: (English) "Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States, accompanied by the Prime Minister of...
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Americans welcome news of Nobel prize for president
Washington DC
1. Zoom out from the White House
2. Side shot of the White House
3. SOUNDBITE (English) John Davenport, Washington DC resident
"I'm flabbergasted and amazed actually. To be frank, I would have hoped he would have been out...
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Arab League votes to suspend Syria in 4 days
1. Wide of Qatar Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim, and Arab league Chief Nabil El Araby to press conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Hamad bin Jassim, Qatar Foreign Minister:
"Arab League votes to suspend Syria from all meetings,...
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Locals celebrate in Obama family's home area
1. Wide of Kisumu town
2. Wide of local pub
3. Mid-shot of local pub with sign outside reading: (English) "Kings Joint - Obama Special Keg"
4. Close-up of pub sign
5. Mid-shot of woman roasting maize outside pub
6. Close-up of woman...
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Tens of thousands of college students drive to campus. Rising gas prices and tuition are driving up their educational costs. Irma Gorrocino drives 30 miles to California State University-Northridge and says each day is a dent in her wallet.
HEADLINE: Commuter students struggle with high gas prices
CAPTION: Tens of thousands of college students drive to campus. Rising gas prices and tuition are driving up their educational costs. Irma Gorrocino drives 30 miles to California...
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Masks of the presidential candidates are proving to be attention-getters at costume shops, with Halloween coming just before Election Day. One New York shop features a full get-up of vice presidential contender Sarah Palin.
HEADLINE: For Halloween, presidential masks get votes
CAPTION: Masks of the presidential candidates are proving to be attention-getters at costume shops, with Halloween coming just before Election Day. One New York shop features a full...
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Obama's address at Correspondents' Association dinner, Spielberg spoof
Washington, D.C., 27 April 2013
1. US President Barack Obama introduced, rises to the sounds of 'Hail to the Chief,' traditional presidential music introduction
2. Wide, close-up audience stands as music switches to 'All I Do Is Win' rap...
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Former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson was known for taking on Michael Jordon and other basketball greats. Now he's taking on politics as he runs for mayor of his hometown of Sacramento, California.
HEADLINE: Hoops Star Shoots for Mayor
CAPTION: Former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson was known for taking on Michael Jordon and other basketball greats. Now he's taking on politics as he runs for mayor of his hometown of Sacramento,...
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WRAP Protest against US killing of bin Laden, vigil, prayers
1. Mid of protesters holding banners and chanting: UPSOUND (Urdu) "Obama! solve your own problems. First your people need you more than us. Leave us alone"
2. Close up of protester, UPSOUND (Urdu) "The friend of America is a traitor"
3....
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DV Race Rundown (WKND)
HEADLINE: AP Race Rundown: Winning N.H.
CAPTION: As the candidates spend their weekend campaigning in New Hampshire, the AP's Ron Fournier analyzes who is well is well-positioned in the Granite State. (Jan. 4)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] ...
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Students react to the presidential candidates' debate
1. Wide of students watching US President Barack Obama on screen outside at night
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Raleigh Marmorstein, psychology student:
"Well it was really interesting, pretty catty as far as debates go, I would say, and...