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Barack and Michelle Obama visit the White House

Nov. 11, 2008
President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush give tours to the incoming first family. Obama and Bush discuss foreign and domestic affairs, the economy and national security. Barack Obama entered the Oval Office for the first time Monday, meeting with President Bush to plan the transfer of power while...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa