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Clinton, Rice break bread, discuss top diplomatic job

Dec. 9, 2008
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice invited the woman set to replace her as the nation's top diplomat, Sen. Hillary Clinton, to dinner Monday night, a source familiar with President-elect Barack Obama's transition said.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton is set to return to a Senate hearing room next week for hearings on her confirmation.

Rice, Clinton discuss job over dinner

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had a sit-down with her likely successor, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., during dinner at her home in Washington.

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.

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.

Richardson expected to head Commerce Dept.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is expected to be named U.S. Commerce secretary, CNN reported Sunday.

Bill Clinton to allow vetting of speeches

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Bill Clinton reportedly will let the Obama White House vet his future overseas speeches so his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., can be secretary of state.
Clinton accepts State offer, sources say

Clinton accepts State offer, sources say

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton has accepted President-elect Barack Obama's offer to be the secretary of state nominee, two of Clinton's confidants said Friday.

Obama team probes Bill Clinton's endeavors

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's team is probing Bill Clinton's activities to see if they would prevent Hillary Clinton from serving as secretary of state.
Hillary Clinton mum on Cabinet speculation

Hillary Clinton mum on Cabinet speculation

ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., declined to comment Friday on speculation that she may be President-elect Barack Obama's secretary of state nominee.
H. Clinton floated as Secretary of State

H. Clinton floated as Secretary of State

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., is under consideration for secretary of state in President-elect Barack Obama's administration, The Washington Post said Thursday.
Bill Clinton: 'I ... support Barack Obama'

Bill Clinton: 'I ... support Barack Obama'

DENVER, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, buoyed by Democratic delegates' cheers in Denver Wednesday, joined his wife's call to unite behind Barack Obama.
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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