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Obama takes top billing on U.S. television

Oct. 29, 2008
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama turned up the heat on rival John McCain Wednesday, when it was announced that a 30-minute long campaign ad will go out on prime time television in the United States.
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TEHRAN, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Tehran said it was hopeful the next U.S. presidential administration would change course in national security policy and end regional aggressions.

Poll: Obama has 5-point lead in Ohio

CINCINNATI, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is 5 points ahead of his opponent in Ohio, a poll released Monday indicates.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Kenyan relatives of Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama reportedly plan to slaughter a bull in celebration if he wins Tuesday.
Candidates hit must-win states

Candidates hit must-win states

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Both major-party campaigns keyed in on battleground states across the United States, fanning out from East to West.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Sen. Barack Obama is pressing hard in normally Republican-friendly states Saturday, with campaign stops scheduled in Missouri, Colorado and Nevada.

Poll: 1 in 4 Texans say Obama is Muslim

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Nearly 1 in 4 Texans mistakenly believe Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama is a Muslim, more than twice the U.S. rate, a poll indicated.
Obama outlines goals, background to nation

Obama outlines goals, background to nation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Barack Obama reached out to millions of TV-viewing Americans Wednesday night, detailing his platform and offering his biography in a 30-minute infomercial.
Obama to return to 'The Daily Show'

Obama to return to 'The Daily Show'

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama has agreed to make his fourth appearance as a guest on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," Comedy Central said.

McCain: Obama 'redistributionist in chief'

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Republican presidential hopeful John McCain said in Hershey, Pa., the Democratic presidential candidate is interested in controlling wealth, not creating it.

Obama targets sports fans

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is trying to woo sports fans to his side, observers say.

Colo., Va. seen as McCain must-win states

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Republican presidential hopeful John McCain must win Colorado and Virginia if he's to become the next U.S. president, political analysts say.

Online radio station dedicated to Obama

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama has eclectic taste in music, the offerings on a new supportive online radio station indicate.
Trademark Obama suit a fashion hit

Trademark Obama suit a fashion hit

CHICAGO, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Chicago retailers say a growing number of shoppers have begun requesting the navy blue Hartmax suit typically worn by U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.

Gallup Poll: Obama leads by seven

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama leads Republican John McCain by seven points, a two-point drop from a day earlier, a poll indicated Wednesday.

Poll: Obama has an 11-point lead

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama has an 11-point lead over Republican John McCain, a poll indicates.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch