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President Obama Sings ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ During White-House Concert
When blues legend Buddy Guy asks you to sing and Mick Jagger hands you a microphone, you sing. Even if you’re the President of the United States.
Barack Obama treated the East Room of the White House to a few lines of “Sweet …
All You Need Is Love: Obama to Recognize Nation’s Longest-Married Couple
Married since April 14, 1933, Wilbur and Theresa Faiss are somewhat of an anomaly in Las Vegas, a city famous for drive-through, 48-hour marriages à la Britney Spears. According to KVVU Fox 5 and CNN, the pair has been certified …
It’s Not Just Obama: A Mashup of Singing Politicians
President Obama is not the first politician to belt out a line from a favorite song. It’s has been done many times before — for better or for worse. (NewsFeed’s favorite has to be Herman Cain. Imagining there’s no pizza is …
In Case You Missed It: Obama Sings Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’ at Fundraiser
President Obama took the stage at a fundraiser at New York’s historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Before making his speech, he thanked the night’s previous performers, including soul legend Al Green. He broke into a line from …
Homeless Science Whiz Gets State of the Union Invite, Scholarship from AT&T
Samantha Garvey’s inspirational story has helped her earn an invitation to the State of the Union, a new home and a $50,000 scholarship.
Wednesday Words: Wild Knitting, Wild Rides and More
NewsFeed’s weekly highlight of our vocabulary includes useful, new, hilarious and surprising words (as well as some that are just fun to roll off the old tongue).
Crikey! Obama Gets Crocodile Insurance for Australia Trip
In an uncertain and sometimes dangerous global climate, President Obama needs to be covered against all eventualities — and it seems this now extends to threats from Australia’s largest reptile.
But far from being the …
Republicans Criticize Local GOP Group for Obama ‘Zombie’ Depiction
A Halloween-themed message to conservative supporters in one Virginia county took the holiday spirit to extreme levels. Both Democrats and Republicans swiftly condemned its ghastly content.
Late-Night Laughs: The 5 Best Comedy Clips of the Week
Special guests shone on late-night shows this week, from stone-faced journalists to desk-breaking comics.
President Obama Talks Gaddafi and GOP on ‘Tonight Show’
A late-night talk show might not seem the best forum for a President to discuss a Libyan leader’s demise. But in this day and age, you get your message out however you can.
Video: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters at Occupy Oakland
Occupy Oakland protesters are furious with city authorities after police used tear gas in attempt to during disperse crowds during a march Tuesday night.