HAVANA (AP) — Laying bare a half-century of tensions, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro prodded each other Monday over human rights and the longstanding U.S. economic embargo during an unprecedented joint news conference that stunned Cubans unaccustomed to their leaders being aggressively questioned. The exchanges underscored deep divisions that still exist between […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) €” Nancy Reagan, the helpmate, backstage adviser and fierce protector of Ronald Reagan in his journey from actor to president — and finally during his 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, €” has died. She was 94. The former first lady died Sunday at her home in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles […]
1.Terrorism Sadly the year ended and began with trouble in one of the most famous and beautiful cities in the world. In January, the world was stunned when Muslim extremists stormed the building where satire magazine Charlie Hedbo had their offices, killing 12 staffers. The killers said that the magazine’s parodies of Muslims were blasphemous […]
HONOLULU (AP) — Ever wonder what music gets President Barack Obama in the Christmas mood? Sign in to Spotify to find out. Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and their wives on Wednesday released matching lists of their favorite holiday songs on the popular music streaming service, just in time for Christmas. Topping the list for […]
America already has a First Family in the White House – and it’s certainly not the Kardashians. Like many Americans, I was disgusted with Cosmopolitan magazine boldly making the headline claim “America’s First Family,” which features the Kardashian and Jenner women on the cover of the November 2015 issue. What an awful decision by Cosmopolitan’s […]
Tika is gearing up for her role as Michelle Obama in Southside With You, which chronicles her first date with Barack.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s state dinner for the prime minister of Japan offered guests a haiku, some R&B and the specter of chopsticks — for those brave enough to go there. The president welcomed guest of honor Shinzo Abe with a toast over sake that included a poem about spring, friendship and harmony, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obamas celebrated the holiday season Sunday with “The Rock” and singers Rita Ora and Darius Rucker. President Barack Obama and his family attended the 33rd annual “Christmas in Washington” concert Sunday at the National Building Museum. The event is a benefit for the Children’s National Health System. Before the concert, Obama, […]
