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University of California researchers have released a new study analyzing the economic impact of the massive drought that is affecting California's agricultural industry. (July 15)
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Farmers in pockets of California hardest hit by the drought could begin to see their wells run dry a year from now if rain and snow remain scarce in the agriculturally rich state, according...
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Obama and Boehner trade blows on debt crisis impasse
1. US President Barack Obama walking to podium
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"Would you rather reduce deficits and interest rates by raising revenue from those that are not now paying their fair share? Or would you...
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Tests confirm mad cow disease in US cow
Washington, D.C. - 24 June 2005
1. US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns walks to podium
2. SOUNDBITE (English): Mike Johanns, US Agriculture Secretary:
"Results confirm the presence of BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) in this...
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Mars rocks formed at shore of long-gone body of saltwater
1. Wide shot of NASA (North America Space Agency) briefing
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Ed Weiler, NASAs associate administrator for space science.
"It appears that the rocks at Meridiani were not just altered or modified by water, they were...
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Prayers for Pope across US, President Bush's tribute
New York City
1. Wide exterior, tilt down on exterior of St Patrick's Cathedral
2. TV crews across from St Patrick's Cathedral
3. Wide shot interior of priest walking to alter
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Monsignor Eugene Clark, St Patrick's...
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Soundbite from senate leader on Anthrax scare
1. Senate leader Tom Daschle and others approaching press
2. Cutaway, press
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Tom Daschle, US Senate Majority Leader
"31 people now have had positive nasal swabs. Not all of those are members of my staff, there...
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USA: SINN FEIN LEADER GERRY ADAMS BEGINS FIVE DAY US VISIT
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Gerry Adams, President of Sinn Fein - the political wing of the I-R-A - kicked off a five-day visit to the United States with a press conference in New York and speech in Washington on Tuesday.
Adams is meeting high ranking...
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Democrats unveil 2 articles of impeachment
House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment Tuesday against President Donald Trump - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress -- pushing toward historic votes over charges he corrupted the U.S. election process and endangered...
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After three years of wrestling over its language, U.S. regulators are expected Tuesday to approve a rule designed to defuse some of the extreme risk-taking on Wall Street that helped trigger the 2008 financial crisis. (Dec. 9)
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SOUNDBITE (English) Mark Hamrick, Bankrate.com.:
"These are commercial banks and investment banks that are essentially trading for their own profit."
SOUNDBITE (English) Mark Hamrick,...
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President gives annual State of the Union address, comments on economy, healthcare and gun control
Seeking to energise his sluggish second term, US President Barack Obama vowed on Tuesday night, in his State of the Union address, to sidestep Congress "whenever and wherever" necessary to narrow economic disparities between rich and...
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USA: WASHINGTON: BUDGET STANDOFF CONTINUES
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The U-S budget standoff continues in Washington as President Clinton and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole trade attacks over the latest impasse.
The President says his door remains open to Republicans to negotiate a balanced...
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President Barack Obama praised the recipients of 2014 National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS during a ceremony at the White House, saying when the moment came, the officers didn't hesitate to take action. (May 12)
The United States owes a debt to the police officers who put themselves in danger to protect the nation, President Barack Obama said Monday as he honored the nation's top police officers at the White House.
In a ceremony in the East...
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As President Barack Obama begins his push for health care reform, he finds a climate in Washington that may be more willing to work on the issue than in the past.
HEADLINE: Govt. more open to health reform than in past
CAPTION: As President Barack Obama begins his push for health care reform, he finds a climate in Washington that may be more willing to work on the issue than in the past. ...
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President Bush will host a leaders' summit of the Group of 20, which includes not only the world's wealthiest nations but also major developing countries such as Russia, China, Brazil and India. The G-20 leaders are meeting in Washington for two days of talks that will wrap up Saturday.
HEADLINE: World economy summit opens in Washington
CAPTION: World leaders launched extraordinary summit talks Friday on the economic crisis gripping the globe, searching for ways to limit the current carnage and prevent future...
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USA: ATTORNEY GENERAL JANET RENO MICROSOFT PRESS CONFERENCE
Washington D.C., U.S.A., London, U.K. - 18 May
APTV - Washington D.C.
1. Wide shot of Reno entering press conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Janet Reno, U.S. Attorney General
VNR - Microsoft
3. Various of Microsoft Windows screens
APTV...
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Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker join President Obama to mark 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech
Taking stock of progress both made and still to come, Americans of all backgrounds massed on the National Mall on Wednesday (28 AUG 2013) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
Speaker...
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USA: FORMER PRESIDENT REAGAN TO HAVE AIRPORT NAMED AFTER HIM
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Former U-S President Ronald Reagan is to join John F. Kennedy in having an airport named after him - if Congress has its way.
The White House is indicating it will support the move to rename Washington National Airport -...
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Mexican Workers Act signed
1. US Labour Secretary Elaine Chao and Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Ernesto Derbez approaching table
2. Various shots of signing
3. Chao and Derbez standing up and shaking hands
4. Cutaway
5. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Luis Ernesto Derbez,...
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Ryan, Pelosi Debate Farm Bill and Immigration
Speaking at separate news conferences, House leaders debated the merits of the farm bill.
This year's farm bill is a five-year renewal of federal farm and nutrition policy that always proves to be a headache for...
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Zinke: Charter Travel Was Needed and Ethical
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says he's taken three charter flights since March, including a late-night trip costing more than $12,000 from Las Vegas to his home state of Montana in June.
Zinke says no commercial flight was...
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Jackson Withdraws VA Bid, Remains at White House
White House doctor Ronny Jackson is withdrawing from consideration as Veterans Affairs secretary.
Jackson has faced accusations about his workplace conduct, including that he recklessly prescribed drugs and exhibited...
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AP Television interview with Israeli ambassador
Washington, DC
1. Daniel Ayalon, Israeli Ambassador to the United States, walking through AP television newsroom
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Daniel Ayalon, Israeli Ambassador to the United States:
"We are very pleased with this resolution...
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WRAP Biden, Obama, nomination, Clinton ADDS speech preps
1. Close-up Delaware delegation
2. UPSOUND: (English) Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House:
"All those in favour to suspend the rules and nominate Joe Biden by acclamation please say aye."
3. Wide shot, delegates say 'aye'
4. UPSOUND:...
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Kite flying begins Cherry Blossom festival
1. Various of kite festival, in US flag colours
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Vox Pop:
"I've been coming to the Smithsonian Kite Festival for fifteen years at least. This is one of the few years that I have not entered in anything, so I...