As he climbed the stairs back into the Capitol after his final moment in the inauguration spotlight, Obama resist turning around for one final look. “I want to take a look one more time,” he said, in a comment that was picked …
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Real Joe Biden Tweets ‘#imavetteguy’ to the Onion’s Joe Biden
Vice President Joe Biden asks a question to his alter-ego “Diamond” Joe Biden.
Was Bulgarian Politician Really Target of “Assassination Attempt”?
This video shows the moment when Ahmed Dogan, the leader of Bulgaria’s ethnic Turkish party, was confronted by a gunman during a televised speech.
9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Inauguration
The presidential inauguration is of course a time-honored tradition, but that doesn’t mean it’s the same every single four years. Here’s a look at some lesser-known facts about Obama’s second time at it.
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Obama’s Inauguration: Who’s Who in the Ceremony
With 800,000 people expected to be looking on, Monday’s swearing-in ceremony will be one of the most-watched events of the year. So who are the lucky folks that get to flank President Obama and Vice President Biden on stage? …
Look Out, Barack: Michelle Obama Debuts Her Own Twitter Account
For Michelle Obama’s 49th birthday, the First Lady debuted not only a new haircut but a new Twitter handle.
Obama Inauguration Limo to Carry ‘Taxation Without Representation’ License Plate
It’s poised to be a colossal event: over 100 parade horses, miles of electric cable, at least 50,000 volunteers, hundreds of thousands of free tickets — and at least one limo bearing the slogan “taxation without representation.”
Bottle of the White House’s Beer Fetches $1,200 at Charity Auction
Well, count me in as one of those that didn’t know the White House had its own beer.
Anti-Muslim Ads Return to NYC Subways
The new year brings a new load of vitriol to New York City’s subway systems.
Nate Silver Quizzed About Gun Control During Reddit AMA
The founder of the New York Times’ FiveThirtyEight blog answered users’ questions on gun control, politics and the apocalypse on a Reddit message board Q&A.
Congress Now Less Popular than Head Lice, Cockroaches and the Donald
It takes real skill to be less appreciated than one of the most phobia-inducing insects on the planet, but somehow Congress managed, hitting new lows in a Public Policy Polling survey that found even cockroaches more appealing
Starbucks Tries to Inspire a Fiscal Cliff Agreement with Cup Message
Coffee has long spurred conversation. So can it inspire one between Democrats and Republicans to avoid the fiscal cliff?