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HHS hires criminal investigators to target consumers and companies that don’t follow Obamacare’s rules

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) has hired more than 1,600 new employees in the aftermath of…

11 years ago

Obama rodeo clown banned for life from Missouri State Fair

The Missouri State Fair has banned for life a rodeo clown who donned a mask bearing the likeness of President…

11 years ago

Kris Jenner reacts to Barack Obama’s comments about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Kris Jenner fired back at Barack Obama after he criticized Kim Kardashian and Kanye West for their opulent lifestyles. Kris…

11 years ago

Obama family’s vacation to Martha’s Vineyard could reach $2 million

The First Family departed The Disabled American Veteran National Convention in Florida for their annual eight-day vacation on Martha's Vineyard,…

11 years ago

Matt Damon disappointed by Barack Obama

Movie star Matt Damon says he no longer has a crush on President Barack Obama. “He broke up with me,”…

11 years ago

Barack Obama vows greater surveillance transparency

President Barack Obama has vowed "appropriate reforms" to guarantee greater oversight of controversial US surveillance programmes. At a White House…

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Barack Obama cancels meeting with Vladimir Putin over Edward Snowden asylum

Barack Obama has canceled a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Russia's decision to grant asylum to Edward Snowden,…

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Barack Obama on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for sixth time

Barack Obama made his first comments about Edward Snowden since Russia granted him a temporary asylum last week during an…

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US – Russia high-level talks will go ahead despite Edward Snowden’s asylum

US officials say they will go ahead with high-level talks with Russia on Friday despite Moscow's decision to grant asylum…

11 years ago

Barack Obama celebrated his 52nd birthday by playing golf at Camp David

President Barack Obama, who turns 52 on August 4, celebrated his birthday in a quiet yet somewhat predictable way, by playing…

11 years ago

How US collects phone records

The US National Security Agency (NSA) began collecting Americans' phone records in 2001, as part of far-reaching surveillance programmes launched…

11 years ago

Trayvon Martin protests across US a week after George Zimmerman not guilty verdict

Protests are under way across the US, a week after George Zimmerman was cleared of murdering unarmed black teenager Trayvon…

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Barack Obama makes first comments on Trayvon Martin case since George Zimmerman’s acquittal

President Barack Obama has made his first comments on Trayvon Martin case since last week's acquittal of George Zimmerman. The…

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Barack Obama calls for calm after George Zimmerman not guilty verdict

President Barack Obama has called on Americans to spend time in "calm reflection" after neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman was cleared…

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Barack Obama branded as elitist as he declares his favorite food is broccoli

President Barack Obama has declared on Wednesday that his favorite food is broccoli after nearly 25 years since President George…

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Amanda Bynes: “Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are ugly!”

Troubled actress Amanda Bynes has moved on from judging her fellow celebrities to insulting President Barack Obama and First Lady…

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Barack Obama ends Africa trip with Tanzania bombing tribute

President Barack Obama ended his Africa tour by visiting Tanzania, after trips to Senegal and South Africa. Earlier Barack Obama…

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Edward Snowden letter released by WikiLeaks accuses Barack Obama of denying him right to asylum

Edward Snowden accuses President Barack Obama of deception and taking away his basic rights as an American in a letter…

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Vladimir Putin: Edward Snowden can stay in Russia if he stops damaging US

President Vladimir Putin has told fugitive Edward Snowden to stop leaking US secrets if he wants to remain in Russia.…

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Barack Obama tours Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island jail

President Barack Obama has toured South Africa’s Robben Island - the jail in which Nelson Mandela was kept for 18…

11 years ago

Egypt protests: Crowds gather in Cairo’s Tahrir Square to demand Mohammed Morsi’s resignation

Protesters are gathering in Cairo's Tahrir Square on the eve of a mass rally to demand the resignation of Egypt's…

11 years ago

Barack Obama praises Nelson Mandela as an ‘inspiration to the world’ during South Africa visit

President Barack Obama has praised Nelson Mandela as "an inspiration to the world", during his visit to South Africa. Barack…

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Barack Obama arrives in South Africa amid vigils for Nelson Mandela

President Barack Obama has landed in South Africa, the second stop in his three-country tour of Africa, amid vigils for…

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US Senate passes immigration reform bill 68-32

The US Senate has passed a broad immigration reform bill that includes a path to citizenship for an estimated 11…

11 years ago

Barack Obama rules out barter for Edward Snowden

President Barack Obama has said there will be no "wheeling and dealing" as part of extradition attempts against whistleblower Edward…

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