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Obama calls for 'vigorous debate' on abortion

May. 17, 2009
President Obama delved into the charged abortion debate in a controversial Notre Dame commencement address Sunday, urging civility and a search for common ground. Thirty-nine protesters were arrested, including Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff identified as "Roe" in the Supreme Court's...
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Obama calls for respectful abortion debate

SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 17 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Sunday called for a respectful debate on abortion rights as he spoke to graduates of Notre Dame University, a Roman Catholic school.
Obama to mention flap at Notre Dame

Obama to mention flap at Notre Dame

WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama will mention protests over his speaking at Notre Dame University in Indiana when he appears there, a spokesman said Friday.
Debate peaks for Obama's Notre Dame speech

Debate peaks for Obama's Notre Dame speech

NOTRE DAME, Ind., May 14 (UPI) -- Notre Dame's 2009 graduating class is preparing for U.S. President Barack Obama's commencement speech with protests, prayers and praise.
Obama commencement plans draw critics

Obama commencement plans draw critics

WASHINGTON, May 11 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama's planned commencement addresses at Notre Dame and Arizona State universities have attracted controversy, observers say.
Gingrich criticizes Notre Dame over Obama

Gingrich criticizes Notre Dame over Obama

WASHINGTON, May 10 (UPI) -- Notre Dame compromised its Catholic values by inviting U.S. President Barack Obama to deliver its commencement address, said former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Alan Keyes arrested in Notre Dame protest

Alan Keyes arrested in Notre Dame protest

SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 8 (UPI) -- Alan Keyes, who lost to Barack Obama in a U.S. Senate race, was arrested Friday protesting President Obama's invitation to speak at Notre Dame in Indiana.
Notre Dame head stands by Obama invitation

Notre Dame head stands by Obama invitation

SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 24 (UPI) -- The president of the University of Notre Dame is rejecting criticism by Catholics of an invitation to U.S. President Barack Obama to give a commencement speech.

Obama to honor graduates at three schools

WASHINGTON, March 20 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama will deliver the commencement address at three upcoming college graduations, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said.

COL FB: Notre Dame 36, Washington 17

SEATTLE, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Jeff Samardzija caught eight passes for 164 yards and a touchdown Saturday to lead No. 18 Notre Dame to a 36-17 victory over the Washington Huskies.

Notre Dame accepts bid to Insight Bowl

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Notre Dame, losers of two in a row and three of its last four, accepted an invitation Sunday to the Insight Bowl.
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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