Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Obama's first formal interview on Al-Arabiya TV
President Obama expressed optimism Monday about the prospect of peace between Israel and the Palestinians. His comments came during his first formal television interview as president with al-Arabiya.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Mexican chefs make world's biggest cheesecake
MEXICO CITY - Mexico has long been known for tacos and tequila — but cheesecake?
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East wins NHL All-Star Game, 12-11
The East beat the West in a shootout, 12-11, in the NHL All-Star Game. Montreal's Alexei Kovalev was named game MVP. Boston goalie , stopped 19 of 22 shots in the third period and overtime.
Brazil model who lost hands, feet dies
A 20-year-old Brazilian model whose feet and hands were amputated following a drug-resistant infection has died, health officials said.
Budget could offer more than $2B for social housing: report
Rosemary Barton reports: Budget could offer more than $2B for social housing, article says
Boehner: Little GOP support for stimulus package
House Republican leader John Boehner says there won't be much, if any, support from Republicans, without significant changes to the $825 billion economic recovery package being pushed by President Barack Obama.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
World ready to work with Obama
The world watched on Wednesday as Barack Obama began his term as the 44th President of the United States, ushering in a new era for the U.S.
History on Parade in Washington
President Barack Obama makes a joyous journey on the road to the White House.
Obama's 'To Do' List
Beginning a long day, the White House ordered a review of pending regulations and halted trials at Guantanamo Bay, reports Bill Plante.
President Obama: Day One
After partying until 1 a.m., the president went right to work early in the morning, reports Jeff Glor.
Inaugural Balls Rock D.C.
CBS News contributor Laura Schwartz rocked the night away with D.C.'s glitterati at several inaugural balls, and stayed up until morning talk to Maggie Rodriguez about them.
Dancing Presidential
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle arrive for the first of a series of Inaugural Balls. Throughout the evening, the Obamas will attend an expected 9 inaugural balls.
Obama's Parade
The First Couple braved Washington's cool weather where they received a warm reception.
President Obama Watches Inaugural Parade
President Barack Obama watches the massive inaugural parade with his family in front of the White House.
Obamas Walk Parade Route
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama get out of their limousine to wave to the crowds lined along the inaugural parade route.
Raw Video: Neighborhood ball first for Obamas
President Barack Obama and and first lady Michelle began their night of partying with an all-star ensemble waiting at the Neighborhood Ball. The two danced the first dance to a serenade of Etta James' "At Last" by Beyonce.
Raw Video: Obamas' final Inaugural ball
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle wrap up the long inauguration day at one final celebratorial gala with one last swing around the dance floor.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Barack Obama sworn in as 44th President
Barack Obama took the presidential oath becoming the 44th U.S. president Tuesday, shattering racial barriers as the first black leader of a country gripped by profound economic troubles and at war in two distant lands.
Historians excited about Obama's address
As a crowd of hundreds of thousands of people awaited President-Elect Barack Obama's inaugural address, experts say the speech will be analysed for important lessons.
Obama's Inaugural Address: Part 5
Watch the fifth part of President Barack Obama's inaugural address. "So let us mark this day ..."
Obama's Inaugural Speech: Part III
Barack Obama has become the nation's 44th president. Watch the third part of President Obama's inaugural address.
Obama's Inaugural Speech: Part II
Barack Obama has become the nation's 44th president. Watch the second part of President Obama's inaugural address.
Obama's Inaugural Speech: Part I
Barack Obama has become the nation's 44th president. Watch the first part of President Obama's inaugural address.
Barack Obama Officialy Becomes 44th American President
Constitution states he becomes president , term begins at noon even without oath ......... New History Begins !!!!
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Monday, January 19, 2009
A Photo Barack Obama May Want To Forget
Before he was even a senator, let alone president-elect, then-unknown Barack Obama was, at a 2003 St. Patrick's Day parade, a plunger wrangler.
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Beyonce, Foxx at Star-Studded concert for Obama
Under the gaze of Abraham Lincoln's statue, Hollywood's hottest performers gave a spirited pre-inaugural concert Sunday before tens of thousands on the National Mall.
Thousands attend pre-Inauguration concert
President-elect Barack Obama addressed an audience of tens of thousands at a star-studded concert at the Lincoln Memorial. He says the task confronting the nation is enormous but he's confident the country will endure hard times and prevail
Obama invokes hope on rail trip to DC
President-elect Barack Obama kicked off a four-day inaugural celebration with a daylong rail trip from Philadelphia to Washington, DC, retracing the path Abraham Lincoln took in 1861.
From Lincoln To Obama
As the presidential inauguration soon approaches, Barack Obama has used Abraham Lincoln for a source of inspiration. Jim Axelrod reports on the similarities between the two politicians.
Obama to engage in diplomacy right away: aide
Obama addresses a crowd of hundreds of thousands two days before inauguration
'The Dream Has Come True'
A star-studded concert on the National Mall is just the beginning of the celebrations planned for the next several days in Washington.
Obama visits homeless shelter for teens
President-elect Barack Obama is pushing for commitments to public service, visiting an emergency homeless shelter for teenagers in the nation's capital.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Palestinian doctor's three daughters killed on live TV
War is cruel. But sometimes, a story comes along that redefines what cruel really means.
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
Barak Obama Selects the Grateful Dead for Inaugural Ball
Just a week after confirming their first tour in five years, the reunited Dead are booked to rock the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. on January 20th. “A DJ will open up — it’s a long, strange trip! “[Barack Obama] picked us specifically, so it was quite an honor. There was a short list and we made the cut,” Mickey Hart jokes.
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Barak Obama Selects the Grateful Dead for Inaugural Ball
Just a week after confirming their first tour in five years, the reunited Dead are booked to rock the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. on January 20th. “A DJ will open up — it’s a long, strange trip! “[Barack Obama] picked us specifically, so it was quite an honor. There was a short list and we made the cut,” Mickey Hart jokes.
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An Inauguration for the Ages
The spirits of the civil rights movement--and movements for social justice everywhere--will be with Obama on this historic Inauguration Day. Artist John Mavroudis imagines the occasion.
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Obama Brings Back Night-Owl Presidency
With the metabolism of a White House set by its occupant, Obama's team is preparing for a return to long nights, heavy weekend shifts – and a boss who will venture into Washington far more than the place's current resident.
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