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Submitted by Associated Press on June 30, 2011
WASHINGTON – The White House says an off-color remark about President Barack Obama by MSNBC analyst Mark Halperin was inappropriate.
Halperin said during an appearance Thursday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that he thought Obama "was a dick yesterday." The Time magazine editor at large was talking about Obama's performance at a White House news conference on Wednesday.
Submitted by Will Lester on May 9, 2011
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says he knew that sending special forces in helicopters to get Osama bin Laden at his Pakistan compound was risky, but he felt it was the best way to make sure they had their man.
In an interview aired Sunday on CBS' "60 Minutes," the president said he thought it was very important to be able to be sure.
Submitted by Darlene Superville on May 2, 2011
CHICAGO – Barack Obama says he wants to be the president who restores people's belief in the American dream.
In an interview, Obama also expresses disappointment over sharp-edged Washington politics and his failure to soften it as he'd promised. He complains that life inside "the bubble" is depriving him of precious, memorable moments with his growing daughters.
Submitted by Bradley Klapper on May 1, 2011
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama exacted his revenge Saturday after weeks of attacks from his would-be Republican challenger Donald Trump, joking that the billionaire businessman could bring change to the White House, transforming it from a stately mansion into a tacky casino with a whirlpool in the garden.
Submitted by Associated Press on April 30, 2011
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is joining the cadre of reporters who cover him, along with many others, at the annual White House Correspondents' dinner Saturday night.
It's an evening of schmoozing and networking that's one of the hottest tickets in town, spiced up by the presence of scores of Hollywood stars and other celebrities. There'll be no shortage of fun poked at Obama, and he'll probably take a few swipes at himself.
Submitted by Associated Press on April 27, 2011
CHICAGO – President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are back in their hometown of Chicago to film an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
The Obamas arrived in Chicago on Wednesday morning for the filming. Later in the day the president is traveling to New York.
Submitted by Associated Press on April 12, 2011
CHICAGO – President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will appear on one of the final episodes of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
Harpo Productions and the White House confirmed Tuesday that the Obamas would tape the episode April 27 at Harpo Studios in Chicago. The show is to air on May 2.
Winfrey announced live on the show in November 2009 that she would end its run after 25 years. She has since has launched cable's Oprah Winfrey Network.
Submitted by Associated Press on March 14, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO – An advocacy group says Anne Hathaway, Martin Sheen and Jane Lynch are among a group of actors, athletes and business leaders urging President Barack Obama to support marriage rights for same-sex couples.
The New York-based group Freedom to Marry said Monday that R&B singer Mya, NFL linebacker Scott Fujita and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey also signed an open letter calling on the president to back gay marriage.
Submitted by Rich King on November 23, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — American Superstar has your first look at President Barack Obama's upcoming appearance on the popular Discovery Channel series Mythbusters.
Submitted by Chloe Bunker on October 18, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama will appear on an upcoming episode of the popular Discovery Channel series Mythbusters.
Obama, 49, made the announcement Monday at the White House Science Fair, where he was joined by the show's hosts, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage.
"I can announce today that I taped a special guest appearance for their show, although I didn't get to blow anything up... I was a little frustrated about that," joked Obama.
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