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7-Year-Old Football Star Battling Brain Cancer Meets President Obama

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:59:14 +0000

First, Jack Hoffman ran to the end zone. Then, he kept on going until he got to the White House. The 7-year-old boy battling brain cancer who became an Internet star after he scored a touchdown during the University of Nebraska football team’s spring game has another accomplishment to add to his resume: he got [...]

34,000 U.S. Troops in Afghanistan, About Half, Are Coming Home Next Year

Mark Richards — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:05:40 +0000

It's being reported by CNN that President Barack Obama will announce this in tonight's State of the Union address. By this time next year, 34,000 U.S. troops, currently serving our country in Afghanistan will have returned home.

The First Family Lights Up The National Christmas Tree [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:15:11 +0000

This is one of America's favorite times of the year. Seeing the President and the first family light up the tree. President Obama and his family flipped the switch on the National Christmas Tree Thursday night.

President Obama said that he hopes that the new tree lasts longer than the last one, which died after just a year.

Predictions For 2012 – How Did Mark Do?

Mark Richards — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:49:45 +0000

As we count down to 2013 I thought I'd check back and see how I did. Let's review. Michael Nagle Getty Images 10 New York City reclaims its spot as the top the US travel destination from 2011 leader Orlando Florida. According to travelzone.com, I was right on with this one. Thousands can [...]

Things You Might Not Know About President Obama And Mitt Romney

Trudy — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:10:39 +0000

Today is Election Day. Don’t forget to make time to vote. With all the serious issues out there, here’s a not so serious look at some things you might not know about President Obama and candidate MItt Romney. President Obama: 1. He’s the first president to tweet and currently has almost 21 million followers. 2 [...]

President Obama Affirms Support For Gay Marriage [POLLS]

Eric Meier — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:03:05 +0000

Gay marriage is one of our country's hot button issues at the moment, and in the spotlight again after this week's vote by the citizens of North Carolina. We now know exactly where the president stands on the issue. How about you? Take our surveys and let us know.

Obama Travels Around Albany in Limo 1 – Inside the Presidential Limousine

Eric Meier — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:01:39 +0000

There is no doubt when the President of the United States travels, he does so in style. I had the opportunity to see President Bush land on Air Force One in South Bend, Indiana. Even from afar it's quite an awe inspiring event. Once the President has landed, he's whisked around town in a specially designed limousine.

Weird World Wednesday- President Obama Singing Born This Way [VIDEO]

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:12:43 +0000

Even great leaders are caught jamming out to their favorite songs. In this weeks Weird World Wednesday, check out President Obama singing some Lady Gaga. Ok, maybe it’s not him really singing. Still funny though right?

Hillary Clinton And President Obama Top Most Admired List

Trudy — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:15:22 +0000

For the fourth year in a row, President Obama comes in first as the man Americans admire the most, according to a recent USA Today-Gallup Poll. Hillary Clinton is no stranger to the top of the most admired woman list. This is her tenth year in a row as the most admired woman and also a record sixteenth overall.

Predictions For 2012 – Mark's Top 10

Mark Richards — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:36:28 +0000

As we count down to 2012 I checked ask.com to review their predictions for the new year, and my predictions are pretty close. I'm sure I'll hear from you in December 2012 because of the ones I got wrong. Michael Nagle Getty Images 10 New York City reclaims its spot as the top the US [...]

President Obama's Reelection Campaign Selling Birth Certificate T-Shirts

Mark Richards — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:53:29 +0000

President Obama's re-election campaign has decided to make a profitable joke out of the relentless conspiracy theory that Barack Obama wasn't born in the U.S. Last month the president released his long-firm birth certificate from Hawaii that had been long-sought by the birthers. The campaign website is now selling T-shirts that show Obama's face on the front with the words, "Made in the USA," and an image of the birth certificate on the back. The site is also selling birth certificate mugs.

Osama bin Laden Dead: Recapping 24 Unforgettable Hours In History

Mark Richards — Tue, 03 May 2011 13:43:35 +0000

A late-night announcement made from the White House’s East Room on Sunday set the world aflutter, and news of the death of Osama bin Laden quickly spread across the globe. This after top officials met in the Situation Room and in real time watched the events unfold. I can't help but noticed the intense looks on their faces.

President Barack Obama announced Sunday night that bin Laden had been killed and his body taken into U.S. custody in Pakistan.

Word of the death of Al Qaeda’s leader quickly spread, and politicians, celebrities and athletes began releasing statements while crowds gathered across the country in celebration of bin Laden’s death.

The President Roasts Donald Trump At White House Correspondents' Dinner [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:40:39 +0000

When watching 30 Rock last week it was nice to see Condi Rice and Alec Baldwin take jabs at each other. It's refreshing to see us put our differences aside and have some fun. What amazed me the most that at the dinner, The President must of know of the Bin Laden developments and kept his cool. It looks like our nation’s President is having the last laugh.

Americans React To News That Osama Bin Laden Is Dead [PHOTOS]

Mark Richards — Mon, 02 May 2011 09:46:50 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as [...]