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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Holiday Highlights:Christmas greetings from President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama

 Christmas greetings from the First Couple included a joint message to everyone on this special day. Remarks of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Weekly Address The White House December 25, 2010 THE PRESIDENT:  Merry Christmas, everybody.  Michelle and I just wanted to take a moment today to send greetings from our family to yours. THE FIRST LADY:  This is […]
Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Photo Gallery: A rare cosmic event

Thick storm clouds blocked the total lunar eclipse here in the Southland last night, but it was seen elsewhere. The NASA photo above shows the eclipse in the skies over Arlington, Virginia. A lunar eclipse occurs only at night when there is a full moon. It happens when the Earth lines up directly between the sun and the moon, blocking the sun […]
Sunday, December 12, 2010

Engagement photos of Prince William and his bride-to-be released

The official engagement photos of Britain’s Prince William and Catherine Middleton were released this weekend. One is formal, shown above, and the other quite casual with the young couple cuddling and smiling.  The photographer, Mario Testino, was hand picked by the prince. Testino has photographed the prince and other members of his family including his late mother, Princess Diana. The engagement photos and a […]
Friday, December 10, 2010

“Grinchmas” celebration at Universal Studios

The annual “Grinchmas” celebration at Universal Studios in Universal City kicks off this weekend with two additional events. Universal Studios is partnering with the Amanda Foundation and the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services to host two “Max to the Rescue: Whoville’s Have A Heart Pet Adoption Fairs” on December 11 and 12, from noon to 4 p.m.,near the main […]
Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Photo Gallery: World AIDS Day December 1, 2010

World AIDS Day is being observed around the world today. A White House event is planned for this afternoon, to remember the victims, stress awareness, and to gauge what is needed in the fight against HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and internationally. World AIDS Day was established by the World Health Organization in 1988.
Saturday, November 27, 2010

Photo Gallery: President Obama gets a high-five & a busted lip

  President Barack Obama probably has a very sore lip today, after being injured in a pick-up basketball game, with friends and White House aides, at Fort McNair in Washington DC, yesterday. During the game, President Obama got elbowed in the  mouth and had to leave because of a busted lip. A short time later, he reportedly received 12 stitches at the White House. […]