Category: Politics & Peace

Obama Hamilton Song Debuts on Billboard Chart

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Former President Obama makes his debut on the Billboard R&B chart. Fox’s Carmen Roberts has more.

“One last time …”
The “Hamilton” inspired song “One Last Time (44 Remix)” debuts at No. 22 this week on the Billboard R&B song chart. It features former President Obama reading President George Washington’s farewell address.

(President Obama) “I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat in which I promise myself to realize the sweet enjoyment of partaking…”

The creator of the hit Broadway show, Hamilton, Lin Manuel Miranda released the record last month. In just one week it garnered more than 300,000 streams in the U.S. and sold 9,000 downloads.

Carmen Roberts. Fox News.

This is President Obama’s third time on Billboard. In 2009 his inauguration video reached No.6 on the TV-DVD Sales chart. In 2015 the song, “Pop Off,” by J-X Cannon featuring Obama, reached No. 10 on Billboard + Twitter Emerging Artists chart.

North Korea Launches Four Ballistic Missiles at Japan | Carmen Roberts Anchors

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Japan goes into high alert after North Korea launches four missiles, three of them landing in the Sea of Japan. The launch coincides with joint US-South Korean military exercises. The US military says the launch did not pose a threat to North America.
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In Nascar action, Kevin Harvick dominates Sunday’s race in Atlanta, before getting slapped with a penalty for speeding in pit row. Brad Keselowski won the race. His first at Atlanta. (The “Folds of Honor Quik Trip 500”)

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Violence at Pro-Trump Rally | Carmen Roberts Anchors

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Violence breaks out at a pro-Trump rally in Berkely, California. People throwing insults and punches. At least 10 arrested. Several injured. The rally one of many across the country to support President Trump.
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Meantime, the President lashes out on Twitter. Offering no evidence – but accusing President Obama of wiretapping his phone during the 2016 election.

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Democrats Want Attorney General to Testify Again | Carmen Roberts Anchors

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Republicans thwart an effort by nine Democrats to get Attorney General Jeff Sessions to appear before a committee about his contacts with a Russian Ambassador. Instead he’ll be allowed to amend his earlier testimony with a written statement. Still, the investigation into President Trump’s connection to Russia will continue with a caveat.
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There’s a new gaming console in town. That is, if you can get your hands on one. The Nintendo Switch is sold out at many retailers. It launched at midnight Friday morning. The Switch single console lets fans play anywhere, inside or out.

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Nearly 5 Million Participate Worldwide in Women’s March | Carmen Roberts Anchors

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More than half-a-million protesters in Washington, according to DC’s homeland security director. No arrests, but lots of emotion at the Women’s March on Washington. ((Sound))From singer, Alicia Keys to women from 26 states, including celebrities and women’s rights icon Gloria Steinem ((Sound)). Women rallied in DC and in 600 “sister marches” around the world.
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President Trump’s spokesman ripping into the media for underestimating the number of people who attended the inauguration Friday. Sean Spicer says it was the most ever. Period. Yet, DC Transit says twice as many people used the subway to attend President Obama’s inauguration in 2009.

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