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The mood appeared cordial as 4 Middle East leaders commenced the talks aimed at creating a sovereign Palestinian state beside a secure Israel. The Obama administration has spent its first 20 months in office coaxing both parties back to the table for direct negotiations.
HEADLINE: Obama, Mideast leaders on 'path of peace'?
CAPTION: The mood appeared cordial as Mideast leaders commenced the talks aimed at creating a sovereign Palestinian state beside a secure Israel. The Obama administration has spent...
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President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." The the Norwegian Nobel Committee cited his outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation.
HEADLINE: President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
CAPTION: President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." The the...
Bloomberg
Opportunities for U.S. Are No Longer There: Parpart
Nov. 10 ""Reorient Financial Markets Chief Strategist and Managing Director Uwe Parpart discusses the APEC Summit in Beijing, Chinas new Silk Road development plan and the role the U.S. plays in all of it with Bloomberg's Rishaad Salamat...
Bloomberg
Chuck Hagel to Step Down as U.S. Defense Secretary
Nov. 24 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is said to be resigning from his post after only 21 months in the first defection from the Obama Administration following the midterm elections. Bloomberg's Peter Cook reports on Market Makers.
Bloomberg
Al Hunt Loses a Bet
Oct. 8 -- The Washington Nationals lose, and with them, so does Al Hunt, who is contractually obligated to change his wardrobe. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The Secret Service is under new scrutiny following allegations of wild partying involving prostitutes ahead of President Obama''s weekend visit to Colombia for a hemispheric summit.
HEADLINE: Questions rife in Secret Service scandal
CAPTION: The Secret Service is under new scrutiny following allegations of wild partying involving prostitutes ahead of President Obama''s weekend visit to Colombia for a hemispheric...
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Republicans are growing significantly less satisfied with the field of candidates to challenge President Barack Obama next year, and they are about evenly split in their support for Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, a new Associated Press-GfK poll finds.
HEADLINE: Poll: Republicans less happy with candidates
CAPTION: Republicans are growing significantly less satisfied with the field of candidates to challenge President Barack Obama next year, and they are about evenly split in their...
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In the aftermath of Congress' failure to agree on a new deficit plan, President Obama is campaigning hard for renewing a middle-class tax cut as another year-ending battle with lawmakers looms.
HEADLINE: After deficit flop, Obama pounds payroll tax cut
CAPTION: In the aftermath of Congress' failure to agree on a new deficit plan, President Obama is campaigning hard for renewing a middle-class tax cut as another year-ending...
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With a week to go before the election, both Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are lavishing attention on Ohio and the outcome in that state could depend on the turnout of black voters.
HEADLINE: In Ohio black turnout crucial to election
In Ohio election could hinge on black voters
CAPTION: With a week to go before the election, both Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are lavishing attention on Ohio and the outcome...
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There are allegations of dirty politics in South Carolina, where the war of words between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama grows harsher by the day. The AP's Jason Bronis reports
HEADLINE: Dirty politics in South Carolina?
CAPTION: There are allegations of dirty politics in South Carolina, where the war of words between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama grows harsher by the day. The AP's Jason Bronis reports. ...
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Robert Gibbs, the White House press secretary and one of the most visible and forceful advocates for President Barack Obama, said Wednesday he is quitting his job to become an outside political adviser.
HEADLINE: Gibbs resigning as Obama reshuffles staff
CAPTION: Robert Gibbs, the White House press secretary and one of the most visible and forceful advocates for President Barack Obama, said Wednesday he is quitting his job to become an...
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As the clock ticks toward a first-ever default on America's debt, House Republicans are planning to vote on a tea party deficit-cutting plan that's unlikely to clear Congress; but just in case, President Barack Obama has promised a veto.
HEADLINE: Obama vows veto of tea party debt plan
CAPTION: As the clock ticks toward a first-ever default on America's debt, House Republicans are planning to vote on a tea party deficit-cutting plan that's unlikely to clear Congress; but...
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Premiere of 'Obama the Musical' in Nairobi
AP Television
Nairobi, Kenya, 2 Nov 2008
1. Various shots of actors on stage performing in 'Obama the Musical' (which tells the story of US presidential candidate Barack Obama)
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) George Orido, Director of 'Obama the...
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Slow down, Senate Democrats told President Barack Obama on Thursday, dashing hopes of rushing his sweeping health care overhaul to a summertime vote and adding to the troubles the plan could face as the year wears on
HEADLINE: Obama health plan delayed, trouble ahead?
CAPTION: Slow down, Senate Democrats told President Barack Obama on Thursday, dashing hopes of rushing his sweeping health care overhaul to a summertime vote and adding to the troubles...
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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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Reax from DNC as Obama stakes claim for White House, reax in Denver, Times Sq
Denver, Colorado
1. Crowd cheering at Invesco Field, holding signs reading: (English) "Change"
2. Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama seen on screen walking out to begin speech before cheering crowd
3. Close of emotional...
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WRAP US Mideast envoy meets President Peres, FM Lieberman, Barak
Jerusalem
1. Israeli President Shimon Peres walking into room at presidential residence, shaking hands with delegates and US Middle East envoy George Mitchell
2. Cutaway of flags
3. SOUNDBITE: (Hebrew) Shimon Peres, Israeli President:...
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After much speculation, John Edwards is endorsing Barack Obama for president. Edwards ended his own presidential campaign in January.
HEADLINE: John Edwards endorses Obama for president
CAPTION: After much speculation, John Edwards is endorsing Barack Obama for president. Edwards ended his own presidential campaign in January. (May 14) >
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President Barack Obama's approval rating is at its highest point in two years. That's according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. It shows that 60 percent now approve of the job Obama is doing.
HEADLINE: Poll shows post bin Laden surge for Obama
CAPTION: President Barack Obama's approval rating is at its highest point in two years. That's according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. It shows that 60 percent now approve of the...
Bloomberg
Obama to Send More Troops to Syria: Will It Help?
April 25 -- James Smith, former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, discusses President Barack Obama's decision to send 250 additional military personnel to Syria. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Gura on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Thaler: Trump Is a 'Thinking With Your Gut' Candidate
June 16 -- Richard Thaler, professor of behavioral science and economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, comments on the U.S. presidential election. He speaks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "What'd You Miss?"
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Declaring significant progress in disrupting al-Qaida and combatting the Taliban, President Barack Obama said Thursday the United States will start withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan in July as promised. AP's Mark Smith reports.
HEADLINE: Obama: US on track in Afghanistan, Pakistan
CAPTION: Declaring significant progress in disrupting al-Qaida and combatting the Taliban, President Barack Obama said Thursday the United States will start withdrawing U.S....
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President Barack Obama held up Latin America as a shining example for those in the Middle East fighting for democracy, while urging leaders in the region to recommit themselves to defending human rights and strengthening democratic institutions in their own countries.
HEADLINE: Obama lauds Chile's transition to democracy
CAPTION: President Barack Obama held up Latin America as a shining example for those in the Middle East fighting for democracy, while urging leaders in the region to recommit...
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Latin's finest musicians talk Grammys, fashion and politics
AP Television
Houston, Texas 13 November 2008
1. Wide shot of the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
2. Wide shot of Latin Grammy backdrop
3. Wide of screaming fans on bleachers
4. Wide of media on arrivals covering themselves from the...