WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is expected to announce New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary Wednesday.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Conservative U.S. radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh labeled as "brilliant" President-elect Barack Obama's nomination of Hillary Clinton for secretary of state.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- National security team nominees are prepared to meet today's challenges and tomorrow's emerging threats, U.S. Vice President-elect Joe Biden said Monday.

BOSTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Observers say President-elect Barack Obama's selection of Sen. Hillary Clinton as U.S. secretary of state has energized human and women's rights activists.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Naming Sen. Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state nominee shows commitment to renewing U.S. diplomacy, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., President-elect Barack Obama's rival during the Democratic primaries, is a key member of his team as secretary of state nominee.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama has chosen a highly experienced, pragmatic A-team to run U.S. national security during his administration. He appears to have opted for forceful, passionate individuals who can be expected to clash on some key issues. The talent level looks high. But the dangers of serious collisions between key individuals on major policy issues down the road are already clear.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Monday designated Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state and said he asked Robert Gates to continue as defense secretary.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. actress Meryl Streep says she does not know how to deal with her new position as a Hollywood "movie star."