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N.Y. Congressman Nominated for Army Secretary

Jun. 2, 2009
President Obama chose John M. McHugh, an upstate Republican on the House Armed Services Committee.
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Michelle Obama plays first lady safely

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Michelle Obama appears to be taking on the traditional role of U.S. first lady as wife and mother, observers say.
The oath of office taken by Pres. Obama

The oath of office taken by Pres. Obama

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Barack Obama Tuesday recited the oath of office to become the 44th president of the United States, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts:
Obama tops 'most admired' poll

Obama tops 'most admired' poll

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is the man Americans admire most in the world, a USA Today/Gallup Poll indicates.

Obama announces G20 representatives

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will represent President-elect Barack Obama at this week's financial summit.
Powell not interested in post with Obama

Powell not interested in post with Obama

HONG KONG, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell says he isn't interested in serving in President-elect Barack Obama's administration if asked.
Barack Obama: U.S. president-elect

Barack Obama: U.S. president-elect

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Barack Obama, with projected wins in West Coast states, became the first African-American president-elect of the United States Tuesday.
Poll: Obama leads McCain by 8 percent

Poll: Obama leads McCain by 8 percent

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama leads his Republican opponent 50 percent to 42 percent and appears to be gaining strength, a poll indicates.

Palin accuses Obama of gender bias

HENDERSON, Nev., Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, in an appearance Tuesday in Nevada, accused Barack Obama of discriminating against women.

Colin Powell endorses Obama

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell Sunday endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on national TV.

Poll: Obama has double-digit lead in N.C.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 7 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., enjoys a double-digit lead over contender Hillary Clinton in North Carolina, a poll indicates.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler