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In 1960, the presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy featured the popular song “High Hopes,” with specially-written lyrics sung by Frank Sinatra: K E Double-N E D YJack’s the nation’s favorite guyEveryone wants to back JackJack is on the right track‘Cause he’s got high hopesHe’s got high hopesNineteen Sixty’s the year for his high hopes
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Harmony vs. discord: Music in political campaigns – CBS News Watch CBS News Music has helped set the stage for politicians for generations, and some songs have become intertwined with campaigns, from Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.,” to Beyoncé’s “Freedom.” But sometimes artists don’t want their songs to be used by a particular candidate
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The following is a transcript of an interview with Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Sept. 8, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: Thank you for making time for us. AMB. NIKKI HALEY: It’s great to be with you. Thank you. MARGARET BRENNAN: Well, we
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Politics (and deep-fried pickles) at the Wisconsin State Fair – CBS News Watch CBS News In a suburb of Milwaukee, visitors to the Wisconsin State Fair could partake of pig races and deep-fried foods on a stick – and also talk politics with “Sunday Morning” senior contributor Ted Koppel, who asked Wisconsinites why they were
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Pope Francis traveled to a remote town in the jungles of Papua New Guinea on Sunday, after first presiding over mass in the capital city before a crowd that welcomed him with cheers and lively musical performances including traditional dancing. The pope arrived in Vanimo, on the northwest coast of the South Pacific nation, on
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Three Israelis were shot and killed Sunday at the border crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan, officials said. The military said the gunman approached the Allenby Bridge Crossing from the Jordanian side in a truck and opened fire at Israeli security forces, who subsequently returned fire, killing the assailant. The three people killed
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9/7: CBS Weekend News – CBS News Watch CBS News Georgia suspect texted mother on day of shooting, family says; How the trend of slacklining is gaining momentum View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source: cbsnews.com
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What to know after U.S. seizes Maduro’s plane What to know after U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s plane 04:16 The Venezuelan government said Saturday opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia — in hiding after he challenged President Nicolas Maduro’s disputed reelection — has left the country, seeking asylum in Spain. “After taking refuge voluntarily at
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Boeing’s Starliner returns safely to Earth, but without crew – CBS News Watch CBS News Early Saturday morning, a chapter of the ongoing space saga involving two U.S. astronauts came to a close when Boeing’s Starliner capsule returned to earth from the International Space Station, but with no one aboard. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
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Thousands of Israeli protesters call for hostage deal – CBS News Watch CBS News Thousands of Israeli demonstrators took to the streets again Saturday, demanding their government make a deal to bring Hamas-held hostages home. Rather than work towards an agreement to release the hostages and bring a cease-fire to suffering Gazan Palestinians, Israeli protesters
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