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Obama has maintained one of the most public images of any president-elect. (AP)
Democrats: Obama needs hands-on economic approach
Democrats are growing impatient with President-elect Barack Obama's refusal to inject himself in the major economic crises confronting the country. Obama has sidestepped some policy questions by saying there is only one president at a time. But the...Dec 4th - 7:12pm | Read More [ 3 Comments ]
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The ceremony kicked off the 2008 Pagent of Peace. (AP)
Bush presides over tree for last time
For the final time as president, George W. Bush led the countdown Thursday night to the glowing unveiling of the nearly 42-foot Christmas tree that overlooks the White House.Dec 4th - 6:18pm | Read More
"Happiness is like a stampede," says one Havard professor.
Study suggests good cheer may spread itself
When you're smiling, the whole world really does smile with you. A paper being published Friday in a British medical journal concludes that happiness is contagious - and that people pass on their good cheer even to total strangers.Dec 4th - 7:02pm | Read More
Donald Brashear celebrates after his third period goal. (AP)
Brashear's goal lifts Capitals past Islanders
Enforcer Donald Brashear scored his first goal of the season with 13:10 left to snap a tie, and the Capitals went on to beat the New York Islanders 5-2 Thursday night.Dec 4th - 7:46pm | Read More
Information about tickets will be available next week on Oprah's Web Site. (AP)
Ms. Winfrey is going to Washington
Oprah Winfrey will host a live episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" from the Kennedy Center Opera House on Jan. 19, the day before Barack Obama takes the presidential oath of office, Harpo Productions said Thursday.Dec 4th - 12:26pm | Read More [ 1 Comment ]
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