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Obama Addresses Involvement in Iraq

Feb. 27, 2009
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: Thank you very much. Please be seated.
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Poll: Americans want more info on economy

PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Nearly three of four Americans said they're eager to learn President Barack Obama's take on the nation's economic challenges, a Gallup poll indicated.

Obama address to Congress likely in Feb.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama will likely deliver an address to a joint session of Congress next month, a presidential spokesman says.
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:

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.

Kenya hospital reports Obama name boom

KISUMU, Kenya, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A Kisumu, Kenya, hospital said it has experienced a boom of babies named for the family of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama.
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.
Graham rips Obama on Iraq

Graham rips Obama on Iraq

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Barack Obama shouldn't be commander in chief if he can't acknowledge U.S. success in Iraq, Sen. Lindsey Graham told Republican delegates in St. Paul, Minn.
Aides: McCain to use Biden against Obama

Aides: McCain to use Biden against Obama

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- John McCain's aides say they'll use political decisions made by Barack Obama's running mate to show why McCain should be the next U.S. president.
Report: Obama sets Iraq trip

Report: Obama sets Iraq trip

WASHINGTON, June 27 (UPI) -- Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama plans to travel to Iraq and Afghanistan next month, ABC News reported Friday.
Barack Obama related to Brad Pitt

Barack Obama related to Brad Pitt

WASHINGTON, March 26 (UPI) -- U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama and Hollywood actor Brad Pitt are ninth cousins, researchers at the New England Historic Genealogical Society said.
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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