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Beyonce Lip Synched The National Anthem [VIDEO + POLL]

Lucky Larry — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:33:03 +0000

It's happened time and time again, professional celebrities singing the national anthem at major events and they end up flubbing the words somehow. The only way to make sure they are perfect and sung pitch perfect is by pre-recording them and that's exactly what Beyonce did yesterday during the Presidential inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C.

'Fox and Friends' Tricked on Air By Former Obama Supporter [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:10:28 +0000

A young former Obama supporter was set to do an interview on Fox and Friends concerning the high unemployment rate among Americans between the ages of 18 -24. The rate is at 15.7% at the moment. Gretchen Carlson welcomed Max Rice, a recent college graduate who was forced to move back in with his parents due the lack of jobs.

President Obama and Mitt Romney on CMT Music Awards Tonight

Amy Austin — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:15:59 +0000

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will appear in the opening segment of tonight’s CMT Music Awards. It is a comedy bit and it’s the second time that presidential candidates have appeared on the award show. In 2008, Republican nominee John McCain and then-Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama also taped [...]

College Student Goes Viral for Picture of Herself With President Obama

Jeff Evans — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:45:32 +0000

Madalyn Starkey was in a college bar in Boulder, Colo., when President Barack Obama strolled through. Needless to say, she was shocked! She had a friend snap the now famous picture and she posted it to her Twitter. Since she posted the picture, she has been interview by numerous new agencies, including MSNBC. In an [...]

President Obama Welcomes Home US Soldiers After 8 Years of War [PICTURES, VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:30:45 +0000

President Barack Obama finally made good on his 2008 campaign promise to end the war in Iraq. On Wednesday, the president was at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to welcome troops returning home from Iraq for the last time.

Country Artist Perform For The President [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:00:37 +0000

President Barack Obama turned the White House into a country music hall on Monday, with an array of country stars performing in the East Room. Performers included Lyle Lovett, James Taylor, The Band Perry, and Dierks Bentley. I think the President has great taste!

Obama to Hold First Twitter Town Hall; Biden Starts Tweeting

KNUE — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:00:56 +0000

President Barack Obama is set to hold his first Twitter town hall on Wednesday. The president will answer questions submitted by using the #AskObama hashtag via a live webcast at 2 p.m. ET at askobama.twitter.com. An official Twitter account has been set up for the town hall and those interested can follow @townhall for updates. [...]

Barack Obama Calms Crying Baby With Presidential Magic [VIDEO]

Andrea Rosen — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:00:41 +0000

First he found Bin Laden and now he’s quieting the cries of our nation’s babies. In an official White House video that’s circulating today, Barack and Michelle Obama are greeting a crowd of visitors when the first lady picks up a fan’s baby. The infant is wailing, but when she’s handed over to the president, her cries instantly stop. Watch the clip below:

Obi-Wan Kenobi Killed Off in Osama bin Laden Spoof

KNUE — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:00:23 +0000

According to a mock publication called the Galactic Empire Times, Imperial leader Darth Vader confirmed this week that terrorist mastermind Obi-Wan Kenobi has been killed. In this spoof of the recent killing of Osama bin Laden, “agents of the Imperial Army and stormtroopers of the 501st Legion” found Obi-Wan in a “compound, only about 50 [...]

Osama bin Laden Covers TIME Magazine With Red X

KNUE — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:14:09 +0000

Just days after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Abbottabad, Pakistan, TIME released a preview of its latest issue, in which the terrorist leader appears with a red X over his face.

Osama bin Laden Dead: Recapping 24 Unforgettable Hours in History

Amy Austin — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:21:46 +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.

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.

Al-Qaeda leader Bin Laden 'dead'

Marcie Pink — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:11:40 +0000

Big News from Washington tonight concerning Osama Bin Laden. Osama Bin Laden has been killed. Osama Bin Laden, the man presumed responsible for 9/11 on the World's Trade Center in New York City. The U.S. reports they have his body. Click here to see the statement from President Obama. Bin Laden was at the top of the US Most Wanted List. We will keep you updated as we get more information -- more after the jump.

Barack Obama Releases Long Form Birth Certificate

Marcie Pink — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:31:28 +0000

After years of speculation, President Barack Obama silenced critics today by releasing the long form version of his birth certificate from the state of Hawaii.

The birth certificate was posted on the White House's official website, with a statement from White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer.

Obamas Paid Nearly $454,000 In Taxes On $1.7M Income

Amy Austin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:00:11 +0000

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama paid $453,770 in taxes today on income of $1.7 million, mostly from presidential book sales. According to USA Today. Read more after the jump.

Is Bullying Really a Part of Childhood?

Marcie Pink — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:02:43 +0000

In a special announcement of Facebook -- Michelle Obama and President Obama set the stage for an online summit "Bullying Prevention" -- starting March 10, 2011.

Calling to action all parents, coaches, teachers and students to step forward and become the solution. You can participate online at StopBullying.gov or on Facebook.

More after the jump.

Obama Considering 'No Fly Zone' For Lybia

Marcie Pink — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:58:02 +0000

President Obama in a public address tells Gadhafi that he need to "Go!" The Libyan people deserve a leader who is looking out for their interests rather than his own. A lengthy struggle in Libya could cause a humanitarian crisis -- the Pentagon is drawing up a full range of options including a "No Fly Zone." This is getting pretty serious -- Associated Press video of Obama's reaction to the increasing Libyan turmoil after the jump.

Lara Logan: Receives Call from President Obama

Marcie Pink — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Lara Logan, the CBS correspondent brutally attacked last week in Egypt following the resignation for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, received a phone call from President Obama yesterday.

Although no information was released, an anonymous White House official told CNN that the preside

Obama VS. O'Reilly – The Pre-Super Bowl Interview

KNUE — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:13:34 +0000

The Green Bay Packers taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl wasn’t the only big-game rivalry that occurred yesterday. Before the big game, President Obama sat down with FOX News’ Bill O’Reilly for a hard-hitting interview that touched on topics ranging from the Egyptian crisis to the big game — more after the [...]

Egyptian Crisis: Obama & 8 yr Old Girl Offers Words of Wisdom [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:00:32 +0000

As the Egyptian crisis enters another day, people all over the world are offering words of wisdom on how to resolve the problems plaguing the nation.

Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced that he would not seek re-election in September, but that concession isn't nearly enough for those who are calling for his immediate ouster.

Obama's Heartfelt Speech In Arizona

Amy Austin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:58:55 +0000

President Obama made a speech at the University of Arizona. As he chocked up when speaking about the nine year-old victim, Christina Taylor Green the impact of this unimaginable event’s grief was evident. As the country mourns the victims and looks ahead, the president invoked his vintage calls for transcending partisanship, indirectly urging political adversaries [...]