Obama hosts dinner, praises American Muslims' contributions in celebration of RamadanSeptember 1st, 2009 Obama hosts dinner for Islamic holy monthWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has praised the contributions of American Muslims at a dinner to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Obama joined Cabinet secretaries, ambassadors and members of Congress to pay tribute to what he called "a great religion and its commitment to justice and progress."
The president also welcomed American Muslim community leaders to the event in the State Dining Room.
Buffalo wing celebration in, where else, BuffaloAugust 24th, 2009 Buffalo wing celebration in, where else, BuffaloBUFFALO, N.Y. — If you're looking for the place where buffalo wings started, you'll naturally want to head to Buffalo, N.Y.
Obama begins July 4th celebration at Camp David, then hosts White House barbecueJuly 3rd, 2009 Obama begins July 4th celebration at Camp DavidWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is helping the nation celebrate its birthday and his daughter Malia celebrate hers. The president on Friday morning flew to Camp David, Md., for the first part of the first family's Fourth of July celebration, including daughter Malia's 11th birthday on Saturday.
Obama says Iraqis taking control of cities from US is important step forwardJune 30th, 2009 Obama: Iraqis taking control of cities importantWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says that Iraqi security forces taking control of cities from the United States is an important step toward Iraq's sovereignty and the end of the war. He says Iraqis are rightly treating the day as a cause for celebration.
Report: Former Mayo associate accuses USC coach of paying man who helped deliver MayoMay 13th, 2009 USC coach accused of paying Mayo associateLOS ANGELES — A former associate of NBA star O.J. Mayo has told Yahoo! Sports that Southern California basketball coach Tim Floyd paid to help get Mayo to play for the Trojans.
Obama hosts Oval Office meeting with US captain once held hostage by Somali piratesMay 9th, 2009 Obama hosts US captain once held by Somali piratesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has met with the captain of a U.S. cargo ship who was held hostage by Somali pirates last month.
Newspaper columnist shot to death in front of his home in northern MexicoMay 6th, 2009 Gunmen kill Mexican journalist in northern stateMEXICO CITY — Gunmen killed a columnist for a newspaper in a northern Mexican state plagued by kidnappings and drug violence, authorities said Tuesday. A motive hadn't been determined.
From mariachis to tequila, other Latinos feel Mexican influence, especially on Cinco de MayoMay 5th, 2009 On May 5, Mexican dominance irks other LatinosSEATTLE — With mariachis, tequila and parades, Cinco De Mayo will be celebrated this week in parties across the nation, kicking off a commemoration of Mexican heritage in the United States as a pseudo-holiday that has been adopted by the general population. But for Dagoberto Reyes, a Salvadorian immigrant living in Los Angeles, May 5 is more a reminder of the dominance Mexican culture has in a country that is home to immigrants from many Latin American countries.
NYC appointee who sparked furor with Mexico 'banditos' essay resigns from women's commissionMay 5th, 2009 NYC appointee resigns over Mexico 'banditos' essayNEW YORK — A woman appointed to a New York City commission has resigned after coming under withering criticism for saying Mexico should "get a grip on its banditos."
Betsy Perry says she would rather leave her post on the New York City Commission on Women's Issues than become a distraction to Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Perry wrote an article for the Huffington Post last week that included numerous disparaging remarks about Mexico.
Obama stumbles over Spanish holiday greetingMay 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama, it seems, still needs to work on improving his Spanish, as he used the wrong word at the opening of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations at the White House. As he welcomed guests to observe the Mexican holiday, the US president called the event "Cinco de Cuatro" prompting giggles from the crowd before he corrected himself.
Cinco de Mayo, tax talk round out Monday's White House scheduleMay 4th, 2009 Obama to attend Cinco de Mayo event on May 4WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early. On Monday, May 4, the president will attend a Cinco de Mayo event with Mexico's Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan (sahr-oo-KHAN') at the White House.
Rochester, Minn.: Much more than the Mayo ClinicMay 4th, 2009 Rochester, Minn.: Much more than the Mayo ClinicROCHESTER, Minn. — Thousands of out-of-towners visit the famed Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., each year, but the city has a lot more to offer than medical care.
Michelle Obama celebrates an early Cinco de Mayo with students from bilingual charter schoolsMay 4th, 2009 First lady visits charter school for Cinco de MayoWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama on Monday urged students to remember in their thoughts and prayers those suffering from the swine flu in Mexico. Mrs. Obama used the early Cinco de Mayo celebration with students from two bilingual charter schools to remind the crowd about the outbreak in Mexico that has left 26 confirmed dead.
Michelle Obama says biggest surprise of White House move is the fun side of first ladyMay 4th, 2009 Michelle Obama says she enjoys being first ladyWASHINGTON — Michelle Obama says the most surprising thing about her move to the White House is how much fun it is to be first lady. Mrs. Obama spoke to students at the Latin American Montessori Bilingual Charter School on Monday.
Derrick Rose, O.J. Mayo unanimously picked for All-Rookie teamApril 30th, 2009 Rose, Mayo unanimous All-Rookie picksNEW YORK — Rookie of the Year Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and Memphis guard O.J. Mayo are unanimous selections to the All-Rookie team.
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