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President Barack Obama walks from Marine One across the South Lawn to the White House, Monday, May 14, 2012, in Washington, as he returns from New York. Obama inserts himself into past president's bios on White House website
President Obama has inserted himself into history by adding his name to the past president’s bios on the White House website. Some of the greater accomplishments of past... (photo: AP / Carolyn Kaster) The Examiner
Government   Obama   Photos   President   Wikipedia: Barack Obama
Pakistan president to attend NATO summit Pakistan president to attend NATO summit
Pakistan has confirmed its president will attend a summit of NATO leaders this weekend in Chicago as negotiations with US to reopen supply lines into... (photo: AP / Lefteris Pitarakis) Al Jazeera
Afghan   Nato   Pakistan   Photos   Wikipedia: NATO logistics in the Afghan War
President Barack Obama answers a question during a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. US election: 'When your name is Barack Hussein Obama, getting elected is difficult'
Prejudice among some American voters will make it difficult for President Barack Obama to win re-election, he has suggested. The remarks were made on ABC's The... (photo: AP / Charles Dharapak) The Daily Telegraph
Election   Obama   Photos   US   Wikipedia: Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2012
President Barack Obama smiles before he speaks at a campaign rally for Democratic Senate candidate, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley at Northeastern University in Boston, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010. US election: Barack Obama urges women to fight for their right to contraception
Barack Obama urged young American women to fight for their right to contraception and abortions, as Left-wing allies accused Mitt Romney of "throwing women under the bus"... (photo: AP / Alex Brandon) The Daily Telegraph
Democrats   Election   Photos   US   Wikipedia: Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2012
Leadership from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) provide a tour of the ship to Peter Berg, the director of the 2012 feature film Peter Berg takes command of 'Battleship' action
ABOARD THE USS SPRUANCE - On a clear, windless morning in January, director Peter Berg climbed from a U.S. Navy helicopter onto the deck of this 9,200-ton destroyer... (photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Torrey W Lee) The Charlotte Observer
Celebrity   Hollywood   Movies   Photos   Wikipedia: Peter Berg
Sarah Jessica Parker SJP's Baguette
SARAH JESSICA PARKER has spoken about her love for Fendi's iconic Baguette bag, one of her Sex And The City character Carrie Bradshaw's most famous accessories, in a new... (photo: Creative Commons / Rubenstein) Vogue
Actress   Hollywood   Photos   Wikipedia: Sarah Jessica Parker   Women
Senator Barack Obama speaks to a crowd of supporters in Los Angeles. An American flag hangs in the background.     wnhires  (js1) Obama heading to New York for commencement address
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will spend Monday in New York City, and his comments in support of same-sex marriage appear likely to be a principal focus of... (photo: GFDL / Blaise T Nutter Blaisetnutter) Austin American Statesman
Business   Election   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Barack Obama
Man - Obesity - Fat U.S. obesity crisis set to cause organ shortage as Americans become too fat to donate
Having the desire to donate a kidney to save someone’s life may not be enough – it might also require shedding a few pounds. Researchers at the North... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) The Daily Mail
Health   People   Photos   Society   Wikipedia: Obesity
U.S. President Barack Obama addresses Service members during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Parwan province, Afghanistan, May 2, 2012. Obama's Support For Gay Marriage Reveals Voters' Pragmatism In Battleground State
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- On the upper eastern edge of Ohio lies a valley built on the sweat of the working class, where steel mills sit mostly shuttered but a once-struggling... (photo: US Army / Sgt. Christian Palermo) Huffington Post
Gay   Marriage   Photos   US   Wikipedia: Barack Obama
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talks about the redesign during the f/8 conference in San Francisco, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Is Mark Zuckerberg grown up enough to run a $100 billion company?
Mark Zuckerberg is ready for his close-up. His audience this Monday morning, a Who's Who of Wall Street heavy-hitters, with untold billions to command, shifts in its... (photo: AP / Paul Sakuma) Herald Tribune
Business   Money   Photos   Technology   Wikipedia: Mark Zuckerberg
Nick Cannon, right, and his wife Mariah Carey Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon give back with Project Canvas
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were together at the Project Canvas charity event in New York City Friday night. Giving back, Cannon hosted the event affiliated with the... (photo: AP / Jae C. Hong, file) The Examiner
Arts   Celebrity   Charity   Photos   Wikipedia: Mariah Carey
Possible 2012 presidential hopeful, former Republican Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts speaks during a dinner sponsored by Americans for Prosperity, Friday, April 29, 2011 in Manchester, N.H. Obama, Romney steer debate back to economy
RENO, Nev. - The presidential candidates tried to put aside politically risky talk of gay rights Friday and return to Americans' top worry, the economy, in two states... (photo: AP / Jim Cole) Tulsa World
Campaign   Obama   Photos   Romney   Wikipedia: United States presidential election, 2012
Boeing 777-223ER - American Airlines (reg:N756AM American Airlines fights by cutting
Bloomberg American Airlines pilot and flight attendant unions march at the AMR Corp. headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S., on Friday, May 11, 2012. AMR Corp. 's... (photo: Creative Commons / Eluveitie) The News & Observer
Employees   Flights   Photos   Pilot   Wikipedia: American Airlines
The former Hilton Hotels Corporation headquarters in Beverly Hills Beverly Hills Hotel 100 Years: A Century At The Pink Palace
Fran Lebowitz once said, "Los Angeles is a large city-like area surrounding the Beverly Hills Hotel." Truer words have never been spoken. Since the hotel opened 100 years... (photo: Creative Commons / Coolcaesar) Huffington Post
Beverly Hills   Century   Hotel   Photos   Wikipedia: Beverly Hills, California
 Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand to perform first ever Brooklyn concert
Barbra Streisand is to headline her first ever Brooklyn, NY concert, it has been announced. The legendary singer will return to her hometown on October 11 to perform at... (photo: AP / ) Digital Spy
Arts   Celebrity   Hollywood   Photos   Wikipedia: Barbra Streisand
Virgin atlantic b747 Virgin Atlantic introduces in-flight mobile calls
Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline in Britain to introduce in-flight mobile phone calls, texts and data usage. The service is being trialled on Virgin's new... (photo: Public Domain / Arpingstone) Digital Spy
Airline   Business   Photos   Transport   Wikipedia: Virgin Atlantic Airways
Barack Obama And Joe Biden Biden apologises to Obama for getting 'over his skis'
Washington: US Vice President Joe Biden has apologised to President Barack Obama for putting him in "awkward spot" that led him to expedite his announcement on the... (photo: Public Domain / Joseribamar at en.wikipedia) Zeenews
Election   Obama   Photos   Washington   Wikipedia: Same-sex marriage in the United States
In this May 8, 2012, photo, President Barack Obama speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies dinner in Washington. Obama’s campaign is trying an "all of the above" strategy against Mitt Romney. It is criticizing the Republican’s character, wealth and policy positions in attacks that may become more focused as the fall election nears. Poll: Obama's popularity in NJ stays steady
Quick ReadPoll: Obama's job approval in NJ stays steady; He holds double-digit lead over Romney in NJ (AP) -- A new poll finds President Barack Obama's job-approval... (photo: AP / Carolyn Kaster) Newsday
Government   Obama   Photos   President   Wikipedia: Barack Obama
McDonald's family restaurant, Pune, India US stocks stumble on Greek tensions
US stocks retreated, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to the lowest level in almost a month, as political tension in Greece intensified concern about a... (photo: WN / Geeta) Sydney Morning Herald
Economy   Greek   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Bank of America
President Barack Obama pauses during his speech on America's energy security, in this photo taken Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at McDonough at Gymnasium Georgetown University in Washington. Americans grew increasingly pessimistic about the economy over the past month as soaring gas costs further strained tight family budgets. Is President Obama guilty of treason? Don't ask Mitt Romney (VIDEOS)
Catherine Poe Ask me a question. WASHINGTON, May 8, 2012 — We all know actions speak louder than words. But the sound of silence can be deafening as well. On Monday... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais) The Washington Times
Campaign   Obama   Photos   Romney   Wikipedia: Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2012
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