Tenn. church destroyed by fire after members come to blows at meetingOctober 8th, 2009 Tenn. church burns after members throw punchesTAZEWELL, Tenn. — There was a fist fight at a Claiborne County church and now the building has burned to the ground.
Obama family heading for Camp David for long Labor Day weekendSeptember 2nd, 2009 Obamas heading to Camp David for holiday weekendWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and his family are trying again for a little rest and relaxation. The president is heading out to the presidential retreat at Camp David on Wednesday morning.
After Kennedy service, Obama returns to finish Vineyard vacation before Washington returnAugust 29th, 2009 After Kennedy service, Obama resumes Vineyard stayCHILMARK, Mass. — President Barack Obama has returned for his last full day of vacation on Martha's Vineyard.
Bush releases final lists of White House, Camp David overnight guestsJuly 13th, 2009 Bush releases White House, Camp David guest listsWASHINGTON — Former President George W. Bush's overnight guests shortly before he left office included Republican Sen.
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 meets with business leaders, talks to the AP, heads to Camp DavidJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama talks jobs, gets early start on July 4WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has invited a group of business leaders to meet with him at the White House today. Some of their firms are large.
The good, the bad, the tweens: Obama savors chef's pies, quakes at Camp David gaggle of girlsJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama's challenge: Tweens take over Camp DavidWASHINGTON — Finally, something that intimidates President Barack Obama: a bunch of tween girls. The president talked about his family's plans for the July Fourth holiday during an AP interview Thursday, and revealed that Camp David had been invaded by about 20 girls there to celebrate daughter Malia's 11th birthday on Saturday.
Obama is still looking for a church: White HouseJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The White House said Monday that President Barack Obama continues "to look for a church home," and said that a magazine report that said that he has stopped is erroneous. "The president and first family continue to look for a church home.
Obama: "Love they Neighbor" advice is vital todayJune 19th, 2009 Obama: Bible's guidance is timelyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Friday the biblical command to "love thy neighbor as thyself" is as pertinent now as ever. An entire community suffers when some members cannot pay their mortgages or find jobs, Obama said at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference.
Laura Bush glad Obama picked woman for Supreme Court, says Sotomayor 'sounds like a winner'June 8th, 2009 Laura Bush glad Obama picked woman for high courtWASHINGTON — Former first lady Laura Bush says she's pleased that President Barack Obama nominated a woman for the Supreme Court. "I think she sounds like a very interesting and good nominee," Bush said of Sonia Sotomayor, the federal appeals judge Obama picked.
Obama to visit Nazi concentration camp site Friday after talks with German chancellorJune 5th, 2009 Obama to visit Nazi concentration camp siteWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will visit the site of a notorious Nazi concentration camp during his one-day visit to Germany. The president will tour Buchenwald with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, following their talks Friday at nearby Dresden Castle and joint news conference.
Obama visits Nazi camp Buchenwald, calls it 'ultimate rebuke' to Holocaust deniersJune 5th, 2009 Obama visits Buchenwald site, lays roseWEIMAR — President Barack Obama says the Buchenwald concentration camp "is the ultimate rebuke" to those who deny the Holocaust. Obama on Friday visited the Nazi-era camp where 56,000 people died.
Obama decries violence, says killing of Tiller 'heinous' actJune 1st, 2009 Obama: Tiller death 'heinous'WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is shocked and outraged over the killing of an abortion provider at a Kansas church. Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed Sunday morning while he was serving as an usher at a church in Wichita, Kan.
GOP blocks Obama's pick for Interior deputy, first nomination halted on Senate floorMay 13th, 2009 GOP blocks Obama pick for Interior DeputyWASHINGTON — Republicans have blocked President Barack Obama's pick for the No. 2 job at the Interior Department because of a flap over oil leases in Utah.
Seattle Seahawks sign FB David KirtmanMay 5th, 2009 Seahawks sign FB David KirtmanRENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have signed fullback David Kirtman to a one-year contract.