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Joe Biden talks voter suppression, 2020 run

Former Vice President Joe Biden received the 2018 Freedom Award Wednesday for his contribution to civil rights. The former Democratic senator joins a list of honorees that includes Nelson Mandela, Bernice King, and John Lewis. Norah O'Donnell spoke with Joe Biden at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis where they discussed a range of issues including claims of voter suppression in Georgia's election and how he'll make his decision on whether to run for president in 2020.

Oct 18, 2018
05:42

Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela remembers her grandfather, Nelson Mandela

She says her family, even from a young age, was acutely aware of his significance in the world and his fight for freedom

Jul 21, 2018

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Nelson Mandela's granddaughter on her grandfather's legacy

"The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela" gives the public a look into the personal correspondences of the anti-apartheid revolutionary while he spent 27 years in prison. His granddaughter, Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela, joined CBSN to discuss the letters and her grandfather's legacy.

Jul 21, 2018
08:51

Students question Mandela's legacy

People around the world are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birthday. But in South Africa, students have called into question whether the former president did enough post-apartheid to help people of color economically. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with some of these critics.

Jul 18, 2018
03:49

Former US President Barack Obama speaks during his town hall meeting for the Obama Foundation at the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg

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

Jul 18, 2018

Many say S. Africa "still white male-dominant," and blame Mandela

Growing narrative among youth that Mandela's movement sold them out by getting political, but not economic freedom

Jul 18, 2018

Why many South Africans feel let down by Nelson Mandela

For many black South Africans born since Nelson Mandela’s historic presidency, the dream of a rainbow nation has been a bitter disappointment; 24 years into democracy, more than half the population still lives in abject poverty. Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg.

Jul 18, 2018
03:54

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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

Jul 17, 2018

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.

Jul 17, 2018
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Obama gives Mandela lecture

Jul 17, 2018

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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"

Jul 17, 2018

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.

Jul 17, 2018
01:47

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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."

Jul 17, 2018
01:10

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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.

Jul 17, 2018
01:42

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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."

Jul 17, 2018
01:06

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.

Jul 17, 2018
01:56

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."

Jul 17, 2018
03:18

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!"

Jul 17, 2018
01:30

Calendar: Week of July 16

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Jul 15, 2018

John Legend on Global Citizen's $1B fight to end extreme poverty

Festival concert in South Africa marking Nelson Mandela's 100th birthday part of drive that preaches "a message of love and unity over division and hate"

Jul 9, 2018

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."

Jun 26, 2018
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Cosby's unlikely source of strength as he prepares for prison

Cosby says a meeting years ago with South African icon Nelson Mandela is helping him prepare for prison

Apr 29, 2018

Mourners attend a memorial service for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg's Soweto township

Thousands gather for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela memorial

One of South Africa's most important fighters against racial discrimination, "Mother of the Nation" was also dogged by scandal

Apr 11, 2018

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Apr 2, 2018
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela stands outside parliament after South African President Jacob Zuma was re-elected as president during the first sitting of the National Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa, May 21, 2014.

Winnie Mandela, Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, dies at 81

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a force in South African politics in her own right, called the "Mother of the Nation" by supporters

Apr 2, 2018

Car slams into Christmas market in Germany in suspected attack

Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.

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Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down

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Christmas Travel Chaos Deepens As Airlines Scrap 800 U.S. Trips

Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms

More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.

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Delphi double murderer Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years in prison

An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.

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8 convicted of terrorism charges in teacher's 2020 beheading in France

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Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice

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Dec 19

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Dec 19
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Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater

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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

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Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok

The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.

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Details on suspect in crash at German market

More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details.

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Joe Biden talks voter suppression, 2020 run

Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela remembers her grandfather, Nelson Mandela

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Obama encourages leaders to start young on Mandela's 100th birthday

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