Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama (born Aug. 4, 1961) is the first African American to be elected president of the United States. He was formerly the junior U.S. Senator from Illinois. He is married to Michelle Obama and has two daughters: Malia and... [more]
Barack Hussein Obama (born Aug. 4, 1961) is the first African American to be elected president of the United States. He was formerly the junior U.S. Senator from Illinois. He is married to Michelle Obama and has two daughters: Malia and Sasha.
UK's Brown: Obama's Afghan troop decision due soon
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says President Barack Obama will announce his decision on sending more U.S. troops to Afghanistan within days.
Brown told lawmakers in the House of Commons on Wednesday that he had recently spoken to Obama, "and I expect him to announce in a few days what his numbers for Afghanistan will be."
Obama is considering a request from Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the commander of international forces in Afghanistan, for up to 40,000 more troops.
Asked about Brown's comment, the White House referred to press secretary Robert Gibbs' statement Tuesday that Obama's decision was still weeks away.
There are currently 68,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
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Lauren Johnson, 12-Year-Old Girl, Says She Sneezes 12,000 Times a Day
The middle schooler caught a cold two weeks ago, and can't seem to shake the urge to sneeze.
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Andy House, Texas Man, Accidentally Drives 2006 Bugatti Veyron Into Salt Marsh
Marsh says he's had so many calls he's shut off his phone. Among the callers? Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Corri Fetman, 'Lawyer of Love,' Sued by 'Playboy' Over Title Trademark
The magazine filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming Fetman tried to trademark the title "Lawyer of Love" for her own practice.
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