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Highlights two cases: the case of Zacharias Moussaoui, a French citizen arrested on immigration violations, who is accused of being involved in planning the September 11 terrorist attacks, and the case of Jose Padilla, a U.S. citizen held as an enemy combatant for his alleged plan to detonate a dirty bomb. The program poses the question: was the U.S. judicial process sidestepped in these cases by the Bush administration in the interests of the War...
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Use this ABC News program to increase viewer awareness of a heartbreaking but undeniable truth-that slavery is alive and well in the 21st century. The video shows how caste systems and other archaic traditions have perpetuated slavery in some poor countries, and points to the complacency of wealthier nations regarding this ongoing tragedy. Highlighting the work of Nigerian anti-slavery activists, including the imprisoned Ilguilas Weila of the human...
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The rise of the blog as a form of serious news reporting means that conventional journalists must become familiar with the blog format and rethink typical journalistic approaches. This ABC News program examines the blogger "community," reviews major news stories that were broken by bloggers, and demonstrates ways in which blogging differs from traditional reporting methods. "60 Minutes" co-anchor Dan Rather resigned after a story he reported was refuted...
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Ever consider that those shampoos, skin creams, tooth paste, mouth wash and the make-up on your face might not be what you think? In this program, ABC News uncovers fake everyday products from the counter to the streets and on police busts and in warehouses all over the country. This multi-million dollar counterfeit industry will show you how the things you never expected to be fake are and when you learn the harmful ingredients in some of this stuff,...
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In this October 1996 debate between Senator Bob Dole and President Bill Clinton, the presidential candidates address domestic and foreign matters. Dole and Clinton highlight their positions on health care reform, Social Security, welfare, foreign aid, retirement, Affirmative Action, U.S. manufacturing, and more.
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Encourage students to explore biases and stereotypes with this third series of ABC News "What Would You Do?" segments. Each scenario puts actors into exchanges with unwitting bystanders, generating a wide range of responses-from overt hostility towards other races and cultures to acts of genuine compassion. Topics explored include disability, LGBT, homelessness, race and ethnicity, and more.
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In this third and final presidential campaign between George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis, Bush seeks to paint Dukakis as a liberal while Dukakis tries to portray this line of argument as illegitimate. The candidates highlight their positions on defense spending, Social Security, abortion, foreign policy, campaign tactics, Vice President nominations, weapons and more.
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In this September 25, 1988 ABC News debate, presidential candidates Vice President George H.W. Bush and Governor Michael Dukakis respond to press questions about their positions on the drug issue, the federal deficit, health insurance, homelessness, inner city decline, abortion and the death penalty, nuclear defense and Soviet relations, and international terrorism. Bush proposes cutting capital gains and government spending while increasing defense....
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In this October 11, 2000 ABC News debate, presidential candidates Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore respond to Jim Lehrer's questions about their positions on foreign policy, including military intervention and nation building; racial profiling and civil rights; gay marriage; gun control; affordable healthcare; and the environment and global warming.
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In this video, ABC News reports on the shrinking middle class and the growing economic disparity between the wealthy and the rest of the population. Diane Sawyer investigates the working class and how the "American Dream" appears more untenable than ever. Connecting to people across the country through social media, fast food workers; contract employees; and low wage earners reveal the struggles and frustrations of this generation.
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Sue Klebold, Mother of Columbine shooter Dylan Klebold, gives her first television interview nearly 17 Years after the tragedy. She talks about her relationship with her son, about the victims, and about what happened inside her home leading up to the Columbine shooting. Diane Sawyer examines teenage mental health, warning signs of a child in crisis, and the possibility of preventing the next school shooting.
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In this October 1960 debate between Senator John F. Kennedy, and Vice President Richard Nixon, the presidential candidates address U.S. foreign policies, labor union power, and economic growth. They answer questions from news correspondents about the country's position on the Formosa Straits, tax loopholes, and America's prestige.
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In this September 1960 debate between Senator John F. Kennedy, and Vice President Richard Nixon, the presidential candidates address U.S. domestic matters. Nixon and Kennedy highlight their stances on economic growth, education, and medical care for the aged. The candidates answer questions from news correspondents about the country's forward progress, Communist activities within the U.S., and the experience of each candidate.
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In this 20/20 special, "Shark Tank's" Robert Herjavec reveals classic techniques and mind games that the best salesmen deploy to seal the deal. Based on a practice sales pitch at a job fair, he selects semi-finalists to participate in his sales boot camp, where he teaches the "standing room only," "best time," "artisan," "compliment," and "concession" closing techniques. Then three finalists attempt to sell ugly Christmas sweaters in New York's Union...
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Daisy Coleman, a 14-year-old girl moved to the small town of Maryville after her dad was killed in a car crash. Daisy and her 13 year old friend, Paige, decided to try some alcohol and then meet up with her brother's football friends. Daisy was excited to attract the attention of this high school senior, who came from a prominent Maryville family. But at the party, the girls were offered alcoholic drinks, became intoxicated, and both were allegedly...