Obama invites lawmakers, Cabinet officials to play basketball at White HouseOctober 8th, 2009 Lawmakers play hoops with Obama at White HouseWASHINGTON — You could call it the Obama All-Stars vs. the Capitol Hills.
Gibbs: Rep. Cantor's Afghan remarks on need for quick decision are 'bunch of game-playing'September 30th, 2009 White House disputes lawmaker's Afghan war commentWASHINGTON — A senior Republican congressman said Wednesday that President Barack Obama was endangering U.S. troops in Afghanistan by spending time weighing his next move in Afghanistan.
Gibbs: Obama has not yet read Afghan war assessment by Gen. McChrystalAugust 31st, 2009 Gibbs: Obama has not yet read Afghan assessmentWASHINGTON — The White House spokesman says President Barack Obama has not yet seen a new assessment of the Afghan war. Robert Gibbs said Monday that the report is making it's way "up the chain of command." Gen.
Gibbs says Afghan election results won't change policy or alter goals of defeating al-QaidaAugust 20th, 2009 Gibbs: Afghan election outcome won't change policyWASHINGTON — The chief White House spokesman says the spotty turnout in Afghanistan's presidential elections would not alter U.S. policy in the country, where American forces have been battling the militant Taliban for nearly eight years.
Gibbs retreats from statement that Ahmadinejad is 'elected leader' of IranAugust 5th, 2009 Gibbs backs off statement on Iranian electionABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — White House spokesman Robert Gibbs has retreated from his statement that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is "the elected leader" of the Islamic republic. Gibbs had been asked on Tuesday whether the White House recognized Ahmadinejad as the country's legitimate president.
Obama celebrates first birthday in White HouseAugust 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama turned 48 Tuesday and plans to spend part of his birthday meeting with the 58 Democrats in the Senate to push his health care plan. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Obama will discuss health care and the economy during the meeting.
Gibbs: No tax hike for middle class, knocks down remarks by administration officialsAugust 3rd, 2009 Gibbs: No tax hike for middle classWASHINGTON — The White House spokesman says President Barack Obama is committed to not raising taxes on U.S. families earning less than $250,000.
Do not pass go, go to jail: Michigan man jailed after assault during game of MonopolyJuly 30th, 2009 Mich. man jailed for assault during Monopoly gameFRASER, Mich. — A game of Monopoly has landed a Michigan man in jail.
White House 'very pleased' that reporter who escaped Taliban captivity is safe, returning homeJune 20th, 2009 White House: Reporter who escaped Taliban now safeWASHINGTON — The president's spokesman says the White House is "very pleased" that a New York Times reporter is safe and returning home after escaping from Taliban captors. David S. Rohde was abducted Nov.
Iran is playing 'double game' in Afghanistan: GatesJune 12th, 2009 BRUSSELS - Iran is playing a double game in Afghanistan, supporting the Taliban while proclaiming its friendship to the Afghan regime, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said Friday. "Iran is playing a bit of a double game in Afghanistan...
Electronic Arts stages fake religious protest at E3 to promote 'Dante's Inferno' video gameJune 5th, 2009 Electronic Arts stages fake protest of game at E3LOS ANGELES — Electronic Arts has been playing games with attendees of the nation's biggest video-game trade show. The game publisher hired a group of nearly 20 people to stand outside the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles on Wednesday and appear to protest the upcoming EA game "Dante's Inferno." EA spokeswoman Holly Rockwood says the stunt was arranged by a viral marketing agency hired by EA.
'Birdman' missing for Denver: Anderson leaves bench after pregame because of illnessMay 12th, 2009 Denver playing without 'Birdman'DALLAS — The "Birdman" was missing for Denver. Chris Andersen missed Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals Monday night in Dallas because of a stomach flu.
Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against Los Angeles Lakers with hamstring injuryApril 23rd, 2009 Okur to miss Jazz playoff game against LakersSALT LAKE CITY — Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series. The Jazz say Okur did not participate in the team shootaround Thursday morning and would not play later when the Jazz host the Lakers, who lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
Hamstrung: Jazz C Okur to miss Game 3 against LakersApril 23rd, 2009 Okur out for Game 3SALT LAKE CITY — Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series. The Jazz say Okur did not participate in the team shootaround Thursday morning and would not play later when the Jazz host the Lakers, who lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
Beyonce would love to create her own version of Guitar Hero video gameMarch 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Beyonce Knowles would not think twice about creating her own version of a Guitar Hero video game. The R and B queen has revealed she hails the popular music game, in which players use a guitar-shaped peripheral to simulate the playing of lead and bass guitar across numerous rock music songs.
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