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- Obama mom-in-law may live in White House
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Sources within Barack Obama's family say they expect the U.S. President-elect mother-in-law to move with her family into the White House. USA Today reported Thursday that Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Ro... - Obama a hit among Italian nativity scenes
NAPLES, Italy, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- A vendor spokesman in Naples, Italy, says police shut down a shopping area offering nativity figurines, including one of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. The unidentified spokesman said police shut d... - High court to decide on hearing Obama case
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is to consider Friday whether to hear a lawsuit challenging President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. citizenship, court officials said. The lawsuit, a continuation of a New Jersey case e... - Larijani urges Obama to adopt new policy
TEHRAN, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama should adopt a new foreign policy when it comes to the Middle East, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says. The Iranian official said this week that when Obama takes off... - Congresswoman, Obama have phone disconnect
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- A Florida congresswoman, certain she was the victim of a joke, hung up on President-elect Barack Obama -- not once, but twice. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., told that Obama wanted to speak with her, cu... - Syria official hails Clinton on Obama team
DAMASCUS, Syria, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's choice of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state should help build peace in the Middle East, an official Syrian source says. In a report published Wednesday, the so... - Rendell meant no disrespect to Obama pick
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, who drew criticism for a comment about the new U.S. homeland security secretary nominee, meant no disrespect, a spokesman said. The Democratic governor's comments about Ariz... - Obama laments loss of Richardson's beard
CHICAGO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- A beard-free Bill Richardson was with Barack Obama when the U.S. president-elect named the New Mexico governor his nominee for commerce secretary Wednesday. People noticed and wanted to know about the missing... - Gates urges Obama to improve opportunities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Wednesday the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama should focus on growth opportunities. During an appearance at George Washington University, t... - Obama adds former rival Richardson to team
CHICAGO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday tapped New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson for Commerce secretary, saying his background is suited for the job. I know that Bill will be an unyielding advocate for A... - British tortured Obama's grandfather
LONDON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The grandfather of President-elect Barack Obama was imprisoned and tortured by the British during Kenya's struggle for independence, an Obama relative says. The woman Obama refers to as Granny Sarah tol... - So far, so good for Obama, poll indicates
PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Americans approve of President-elect Barack Obama's including Sen. Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates in his cabinet, a Gallup poll indicates. Results are based on a one-night poll co... - Greenpeace behind Paris 'SarkObama' poster mystery
PARIS (AFP) -- Greenpeace admitted Wednesday it was behind a mystery poster campaign that saw walls across Paris plastered with pictures of President Nicolas Sarkozy modelled on an iconic Barack Obama election image.The campaign so... - Obama transition teams examine agencies
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Yellow badge-wearing review teams for President-elect Barack Obama have begun poring over documents, budgets and tasks of U.S. federal agencies. Designed to make the transition smooth between the administr... - Obama to name Bill Richardson as commerce secretary
WASHINGTON, (AFP) -- President-elect Barack Obama will Wednesday nominate New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as commerce secretary, in the latest addition to his rapidly filling cabinet, a Democratic official said.Obama is set to ... - Obama named Ebony's Person of the Year
CHICAGO, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Ebony magazine has announced it has selected U.S. President-elect Barack Obama as its first Person of the Year. We won because the American people mobilized for change,'' the Chicago Tribune quoted Obama, ... - Obama said ready to pick Richardson
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is expected to announce New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary Wednesday. Richardson served as secretary of energy and ambassador to the United Nations ... - Growth key to Obama's success, Edgar says
URBANA, Ill., Dec. 2 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama's ability to grow is vital to his success as the U.S. chief executive, a former Illinois governor says. No matter how good your resume is, there has to be a lot of growin... - Carter: Obama will restore human rights
ATLANTA, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will restore human rights as a central pillar of the country's policies. Issuing a statement to CNN Tuesday during the annual human r... - Obama asks governors for stimulus input
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- State governments will provide the impetus that helps turn the U.S. economy around and guide it to a prosperity, U.S. President-elect Barack Obama said Tuesday. Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden, ... - Obama, governors to talk about state aid
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Governors, arguing that state governments are good recovery engines, say they want to ensure they'll get a hunk of the next U.S. economic stimulus package. President-elect Barack Obama was scheduled to m... - Brokaw to interview Obama on 'Press'
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has agreed to sit down with Tom Brokaw for a Meet the Press Sunday morning exclusive interview, NBC announced. The show is to air this Sunday. Obama's last ap... - Bush, Obama address Saddleback forum
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- President Bush got a medal in Washington Monday for his efforts to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS, and President-elect Barack Obama vowed to continue the work. Bush appeared in person at Pastor Rick Warren'... - Man: Thieves target 'OBAMA' plates
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- A New York man who obtained OBAMA vanity license plates said thieves have repeatedly tried to pry the plates from his car. Jonathan Lifschutz, 50, said he obtained plates bearing the last name of Pres... - Obama announces security team nominees
CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Monday designated Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state and said he asked Robert Gates to continue as defense secretary. At a news conference in Chicago, Obama praised Cl... - Gates honored to 'do my duty' with Obama
CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates will have the responsibility of responsibly withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday. As I said throughout the campaign, I will be giving S... - Obama: Clinton choice will renew diplomacy
CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Naming Sen. Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state nominee shows commitment to renewing U.S. diplomacy, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday. Hillary's appointment is a sign to friend and foe of the... - Obama says Napolitano understands security
CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano recognizes the danger of unsecured borders, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday of his homeland security secretary nominee. Janet Napolitano offers of the experience and ... - Obama to formally name Clinton secretary of state
by Stephen Collinson CHICAGO (AFP) -- Facing a string of grave foreign policy crises, Barack Obama was set Monday to name his one-time rival Hillary Clinton as secre... - Obama picks Clinton for secretary of state
CHICAGO (AFP) -- President-elect Barack Obama on Monday nominated his former rival Hillary Clinton to be the next US secretary of state. Copyright © 2008 AFP All Rights Reserved - Obama formally names Clinton secretary of state
by Stephen Collinson CHICAGO (AFP) -- Barack Obama on Monday nominated his erstwhile political foe Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state, as he rolled out a muscular national security team rich in global political star power. "In... - Hawkish Obama names Clinton as top diplomat
by Stephen Collinson CHICAGO (AFP) -- Barack Obama on Monday nominated Hillary Clinton to be his "tough," "smart" secretary of state and his former foe vowed to give her all to steer America through a perfect storm of global crises.D... - Obama to announce security team nominees
CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's security team is shaping up with Sen. Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates taking the lead, officials said. Obama was expected to name his nominations as his ... - Obama taps policy adviser for U.N. post
CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama has tapped his foreign policy adviser Susan Rice as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Democratic Party officials said. Rice's nomination to the diplomatic post is expecte... - Obama to announces security team nominees
CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's security team is shaping up with Sen. Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates taking the lead, officials said. Obama was expected to name his nominations as his ... - Obama set to formally name Clinton secretary of state
by Stephen Collinson CHICAGO, (AFP) -- Facing a string of grave foreign policy crises, Barack Obama was set Monday to name his one-time rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state in a national security team stacked with political muscle. - Obama inherits swamped Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. officials say the Department of Homeland Security is still experiencing growing pains that have left some key projects in various states of disarray. The Boston Globe said Sunday that around 75 perce... - Obama set to unveil national security team
by Jitendra Joshi WASHINGTON (AFP) -- President-elect Barack Obama is set to roll out his national security team Monday, and is widely expected to be pick his former... - Obama set to name Clinton as top diplomat Monday
by Stephen Collinson WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Barack Obama was set to Monday formally nominate his ex-rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and roll out the nationa... - Simmering nuclear pot awaits Obama
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Analysts are warning that Barack Obama will take over controls of the U.S. nuclear arsenal at a time when the threat of a nuclear war is expected to increase. Observers say that along with the current spi... - Obama focus of at least 24 new books
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Book publishers are set to publish at least 24 books connected to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, literary officials say. Political literary agent Gail Ross said the increase in Obama books likely come... - Obama winning over military skeptics
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama seems to be winning over skeptical military commanders who at first distrusted him, analysts say. With Obama set to announce the leadership of his national security team... - Obama to introduce Clinton as State choice
CHICAGO, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will soon officially unveil Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., as his nominee for Secretary of State, sources said Sunday. Unnamed Democrat Party sources told CNN that Obama will... - 300,000 seek Obama administration jobs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Nearly 300,000 people have applied for about 7,000 available positions in U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's administration, a source said. The New York Daily News reported Saturday that a Web site where... - Some see hand of God in Obama win
ATLANTA, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Some U.S. Christians, particularly African-Americans, say they see divine intervention at work in the election of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. I can't speak for God, but I believe there was somethin... - Obama, McCain did not give to campaigns
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- As a Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. President-elect Barack Obama did not donate to his campaign, which is not uncommon for presidential candidates. The Chicago Tribune reported Friday that candidat... - RNC keeps heat up on Obama
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- The National Republican Committee has not declared any truce with Barack Obama as he prepares to become U.S. president, some observers say. While Republicans in Congress like Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentu... - Obama team pushes Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Political observers say U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is swiftly uniting congressional Democrats while reaching out to their Republican counterparts. Obama's team is meeting with every congressional c... - Obamas look forward to White House life
CHICAGO, N.Y., Nov. 27 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama and his family say they are looking forward to life in the White House, an at-least four-year adventure that begins Jan. 20. A tennis court will be modified to accommodate... - Obama promises 'help is on the way' for ailing economy
by Mira Oberman CHICAGO, (AFP) -- President-elect Barack Obama promised that "help is on the way" for those affected by the nation's economic woes as he announced the creation of an economic reco...