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January 24, 2012

U.S. President Barack Obama saluted the Boston Bruins for their 2011 Stanley Cup championship at a White House ceremony Monday.

The Cheat Sheet: Obama and Keynes, The Walking Dead, and the best GIFs ever

November 02, 2010

Zombie fans are really into zombie TV shows, every animated GIF you'll ever need, and taking the hot air out of the Rally to Restore Sanity.

Note to Ottawa: America's problems are our problems

February 09, 2010

Before everyone gets down on Barack Obama, it should be remembered that it was George W. Bush who gave the country two wars, a staggering deficit and debt, no health care or environmental plan, a disparaged worldwide reputation and an economy on the verge of collapse.

Obama's first year has America back on the high road

December 22, 2009

At long last, the United States will get a semblance of a decent health care system. Barring some unforeseen reversal, U.S. President Barack Obama’s reform  package will receive final approval next month.

Obama takes a jab at Sidney Crosby during White House visit

September 11, 2009

United States President Barack Obama welcomed the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House Thursday.

Inspired by history, local artist pays tribute to the Obamas

August 18, 2009

Hidden behind the front entrance stairs inside the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, four larger-than-life carvings of Barack Obama, his wife and two daughters, flash glossy wooden smiles.

Did Susan say no to Obama?

May 12, 2009

Britain’s Got Talent phenomenon Susan Boyle is getting so famous so fast that she’s even had to turn down some pretty impressive invitations.

Obama says U.S. economy beginning to show ’glimmers of hope’

April 10, 2009

Acknowledges that “we’ve still got a lot of work to do”

60 Minutes shines

March 24, 2009

60 Minutes has thrown a few haymakers in recent weeks: The first interview with hero pilot Chesley Sullenberger; a long-sought talk with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; and a sit-down with President Barack Obama.

Local invention included in First Family doggy swag bag

March 10, 2009

When the First Puppy takes a romp around the White House lawn he or she will likely sport
a Halifax invention

Obama 3.0

February 26, 2009

As a politician, U.S. President Barack Obama does his best to manage people’s emotions. This week we saw it yet again.

Media compliance made for a smooth Obama visit

February 24, 2009

Just being in the presence of Barack Obama elevated the stature of Stephen Harper last week.

Bill Clinton talks Palestine, the stimulus bill and BlackBerrys with Larry King Video Available

February 22, 2009

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton talks to CNN's Larry King about BlackBerrys, his politics-devoted family, Palestine and the stimulus bill.

Obama's Canadian trip just as much about the international community

February 19, 2009

What did U.S. President Obama and Prime Minister Harper get out of Thursday's fleeting visit?

Obligation not celebration

February 19, 2009

Barack Obama comes to Ottawa today, and you have to wonder why. He will see nothing of the capital and the capital will see nothing of him.

Talking hoops and pucks

February 19, 2009

Obama and Harper will likely at least touch on at some point today — sports — specifically hockey and basketball.

Ottawa rolling out the red carpet for Obama visit

February 17, 2009

It's just a quick, half-day, business trip -- a courtesy call stopover to the neighbours’ office.

Magic dims as Obama settles into presidential role

February 15, 2009

You can tell when a magician loses his touch. Even if the tricks work, you can see the effort involved. U.S. President Barack Obama was travelling the country this week, working hard to pull more than $800 billion US out of his hat to help the U.S. economy.

She’s Obama’s favourite

January 28, 2009

How does a designer become the choice of a First Lady? We chat with one of Michelle Obama's favourite inaugural designers, Maria Cornejo.

Athletes get swept up in Obamania

January 21, 2009

Somewhere, Jackie Robinson was cartwheeling Tuesday.

Will Foxx continue Obama imitations?

January 21, 2009

Jamie Foxx might have already lined up his next big movie role, usmagazine.com reports.

Michelle's fashion statement: Women in charge

January 21, 2009

America’s new first lady nailed it. From the yellow wool lace dress and matching coat at yesterday's inauguration to the remarkable white sweeping gown she chose for the inaugural balls, Michelle Obama's first official tour of duty was as eloquent, as poignant, and frankly as pretty as her husband’s historic speech.

The Dream is realized

January 21, 2009

You could see it on the thousands of black faces in the crowd at Barack Obama's inauguration yesterday: The Dream is realized.

In the mood to celebrate

January 20, 2009

Washington D.C. will never be Rio de Janeiro but it came as close as it could yesterday, in a mid-winter Mardi Gras for more than a million people who celebrated the inauguration of Barack Obama.

Nova Scotia's black community celebrates Obama's inauguration

January 20, 2009

Americans welcomed a king as well as a president yesterday.


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