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The inauguration: Barack Obama's sober speech

Jan. 20, 2009
Barack Obama launches his presidency talking of a “new era of responsibility”AN ENORMOUS crowd of a million or more thronged to the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the inauguration of Barack Obama on Tuesday January 20th. The gathering was perhaps the most festive and...
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. government does much for its citizens, but it is individual values that drive the country, President Barack Obama said Tuesday.
The oath of office taken by Pres. Obama

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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:

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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.
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Obama misleading, McCain camp says

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign Thursday said Barack Obama made a "misleading speech" in his acceptance speech at the Democratic convention in Denver.
Obama emulating Kennedy speech at DNC

Obama emulating Kennedy speech at DNC

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Warner speech affects Obama VP selection

Warner speech affects Obama VP selection

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Mark R. Warner's pick to give a Democratic Convention keynote speech has led to more speculation about Sen. Barack Obama's likely vice presidential choice.

Powell praises Obama

GARY, Ind., April 11 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, though a Republican, says he has high regard for Sen. Barack Obama in his bid for the Democratic presidential nod.
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Snigdha Nandipati of San Diego wins Finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Snigdha Nandipati of San Diego, California watches confetti rain down as she wins the two-day Scripps National Spelling Bee championship, May 31, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Nandipati successfully spelled the word .* guetapens *, meaning to lure or ambush. UPI/Mike Theiler