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Obama Wants to Dump the Constant Testing of No Child Left Behind
President Obama has given standardized tests a failing grade and wants to limit their involvement in U.S. classrooms to no more than 2% of...
Child Refugee From War Torn Somalia Goes Back to Run For President
After fleeing her homeland almost 25 years ago, Fadumo Dayib has decided she wants to be president of Somalia.
“I’m generally an optimist,” Ms. Dayib...
Obama Dances in Kenya Joining a Folk Dance Craze (WATCH)
Not all formal state dinners have to be stuffy affairs with stiff toasts and stiffer collars. This one gave politicians and dignitaries a chance to...
Watch Obama Sing Amazing Grace at Pastor’s Funeral
During an emotional eulogy at the funeral for a pastor killed in the church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, President Obama broke into song,...
Obama Wears Tiara on His Head for Girl Scouts
Presidential photographer Pete Souza says he is considering this adorable photo as one of his Top White House Pictures of 2014.
Obama agreed to don...
The President Called Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard (Listen In)
President Obama called U.S. Men's National Team captain Clint Dempsey and goalkeeper Tim Howard yesterday to commend them on their team's performance during the...
President Awards Medal of Honor to Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter
At the White House Thursday, President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, a retired US Marine whose courageous actions...
When the President Straightens Your Tie
President Barack Obama adjusts the tie of Coast Guard Military Aide Cdr. Scott S. Phy's son outside the Oval Office, June 12, 2014. Cdr....
Obama Hails Girls for Their App That Will Guide Visually Impaired
A team of middle school girls had the moment of their lives when President Obama told the story of how they built an app to...
Obama Signs Farm Bill Allowing Industrial Hemp Research
President Obama has signed the Farm Bill which contains an amendment to legalize hemp production for research purposes. Originally introduced by Representatives Jared Polis...
Obama Presents Soldier With Medal of Honor for Conspicuous Bravery
President Obama yesterday presented the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Captain William Swenson for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life and...
Meet the Obamas’ New Puppy
The Obamas welcomed another dog into their family – a puppy named Sunny. Just like Bo, she’s a Portuguese Water Dog, which helps avoid...
Obama’s Got Game Joking at White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WATCH)
Hollywood celebrities, political bigwigs and journalists shared dinner and laughs last night at the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC.
Conan O'Brien hosted...
Cabinet Secretaries and Obama Give Back 5% of Salaries to Help Federal Workers
Along with President Obama, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Secretary of State John Kerry, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano have...
Obama Nominates CEO of Outdoor Gear Retailer REI for Interior Secretary
President Obama on Wednesday nominated Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) chief executive Sally Jewell to head the Interior Department. Jewell began her career as an...
Myanmar Frees Political Prisoners as Obama Ends Historic Visit
Myanmar set free dozens of political prisoners Monday in an amnesty that coincided with the historic visit of US President Barack Obama. It was...
New Jersey Girls Write Letter, Get Instant Response From Obama
Two New Jersey sisters were squealing with delight Thursday after hearing back from President Obama who immediately responded to their heart-tugging letter for help....
GOP House Speaker Boehner Says He Wants to Help President Succeed
Congressional leaders unveiled a more conciliatory tone of cooperation in the face of a new Washington landscape that is suddenly more Democratic.
In an 11-minute...
Michelle Obama Holds First White House “Kids’ State Dinner”
54 children from across the country were invited to the White House today for the first ever "Kids' State Dinner" to celebrate healthy eating...
Obama Signs Student Loan, Road-Building Bill
President Barack Obama signed legislation Friday that accomplished two important goals -- keeping thousands of construction workers on the job rebuilding America's infrastructure and...