Obama encourages leaders to start young on Mandela's 100th birthday
Obama met with young leaders from around Africa to mark the anniversary, a day after he delivered a spirited speech in Johannesburg about Mandela's legacy
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Former President Obama's full speech in South Africa
The former president spoke out about the "politics of fear" and challenges facing global democracy as he honored late South African leader Nelson Mandela
Obama's speech in South Africa
Former President Barack Obama gave a wide-ranging address in Johannesburg honoring the late South African leader Nelson Mandela. It came just a day after President Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin, and drew some sharp contrasts. Watch the full speech.
Obama on embracing our common humanity
During a speech honoring Nelson Mandela, former President Barack Obama spoke about looking past race to embrace our common humanity. "Just ask the French football team," he said. "Not all of those folks looked like Gauls to me. But they're French!"
Obama gives speech marking Mandela's birthday
Former President Obama made a rare, high-profile public speech in South Africa Tuesday morning. His remarks to about 15,000 people were the climax of celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth. In the speech, he urged young people to fight for democracy, human rights and peace. Debora Patta reports.
Obama urges the wealthy to give back
During a speech honoring the late South African leader Nelson Mandela, former President Barack Obama said he's "surprised" by how much money he has, and encouraged wealthy people to pay more in taxes to benefit those in need. "There's only so big a house you can have," he said.
Obama on the "power of fear"
Former President Barack Obama acknowledged these are "strange and uncertain times" during a speech honoring the late South African leader Nelson Mandela. At one point, Mr. Obama discussed the "power of fear," saying "history shows the lasting hold of greed and the desire to dominate others in the minds of many."
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Obama on "rabid nationalism"
During a speech honoring Nelson Mandela in South Africa, former President Barack Obama discussed the current political climate, including the threat of what he referred to as "rabid nationalism and xenophobia."
Obama says we're in "strange and uncertain times" in Mandela lecture
At a speech honoring Mandela, Obama said he'd try to "get some perspective" as news cycles bring "more head-spinning and disturbing headlines"
Obama: "Strongman politics are ascendant, suddenly"
Former U.S. President Obama, delivering the annual Mandela lecture in South Africa, said that strongman politics, including attacks on the press, freedom of speech and the norms of democracy are in ascendant all over the globe.
Obama: "Without facts there is no basis for cooperation"
Former U.S. President Barack Obama, giving the annual Mandela lecture in South Africa, said that "objective reality" is the basis for politics, and that without facts, there is no basis for cooperation. "Too much of politics today seems to reject the concept of objective truth."
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Ndaba Mandela on his legendary grandfather
Next month, the world will celebrate what would have been Nelson Mandela's 100th birthday. The towering figure of the 20th century led the battle against apartheid in South Africa before becoming his country's first black president. His grandson, Ndaba Mandela, joins CBSN to discuss his new book, "Going to the Mountain: Life Lessons from my Grandfather."
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Corruption scandal brings new president to South Africa
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King Charles' U.S. visit to start Monday amid strained U.S.-U.K. relations
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Trump expected to appear at White House press gala for first time as president
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
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2 Georgia wildfires destroy more than 120 homes, scorch over 40,000 acres
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
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Arizona sues to block proposed ICE detention facility near site with chemicals
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King Charles' U.S. visit to start Monday amid strained U.S.-U.K. relations
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U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
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Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
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Arizona sues to block proposed ICE detention facility near site with chemicals
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Trump says he canceled Kushner, Witkoff trip for Iran talks: "We have all the cards"
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
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Trump says he canceled Kushner, Witkoff trip for Iran talks: "We have all the cards"
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
King Charles' U.S. visit to start Monday amid strained U.S.-U.K. relations
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Armed groups in Mali attack capital in possible coordinated effort, army says
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
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Murder charges in case of USF students
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Missing Florida student found dead, arrest made
One of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students was found dead, and a roommate was taken into custody, police said on Friday.
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