Obamas celebrate 17th wedding anniversary with dinner outOctober 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.
Want to be Obama's neighbor? 17-room house next to his in ritzy Chicago neighborhood for saleSeptember 11th, 2009 17-room home next to Obamas' Chicago home for saleCHICAGO — If you've got the money, you could be President Barack Obama's neighbor in Chicago. The 17-room house next door to his home in a ritzy neighborhood on the city's south side is on the market.
Want to be Obama's neighbor? House next to his Chicago home in ritzy neighborhood for saleSeptember 11th, 2009 House next to Obama's Chicago home for saleCHICAGO — If you've got the money, you could be President Barack Obama's neighbor in Chicago. The 17-room house next door to his home in a ritzy neighborhood on the city's south side is on the market.
On vacation, Obamas visit home of friend, adviser Valerie JarrettAugust 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home on vacationOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are spending the evening at White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house around dinnertime.
On vacation, Obamas visit home of friend, adviser Valerie Jarrett, who joins them for dinnerAugust 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home, then go to dinnerOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama visited White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house and then accompanied her to a nearby restaurant.
First lady, daughters Malia and Sasha to meet president in Paris for a family weekendJune 4th, 2009 Obamas to spend a family weekend in ParisWASHINGTON — It's a family weekend in Paris for the Obamas. A White House official says 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha will join their mother, first lady Michelle Obama, when she flies to Paris on Friday to join President Barack Obama.
Obamas fly to New York for dinnerMay 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama flew via Air Force One to New York Saturday evening for a "date" to take in dinner and a play. They helicoptered from Kennedy International Airport to Lower Manhattan, continuing via presidential motorcade to the Washington Square Park neighbourhood.
White House keeps distance from pointed joke linking Limbaugh to Sept. 11 terrorismMay 11th, 2009 White House not laughing about Sept. 11 jokeWASHINGTON — The White House is keeping its distance from an entertainer's joke comparing commentator Rush Limbaugh to a terrorist.
Obama displays biting and self-mocking humor at White House correspondents' dinnerMay 10th, 2009 Obama pokes fun at himself, Dems and GOPWASHINGTON — It was the hottest ticket in town, a black-tie dinner gathering of Washington's political and media elite but Dick Cheney couldn't make it. The former vice president was busy, President Barack Obama joked, working on his memoir "tentatively titled, How to Shoot Friends and Interrogate People.' "
As the star attraction of Saturday night's star-studded annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Obama enjoyed poking fun at his critics and the Republican Party.
White House correspondent's dinner gives Obama chance to jab at Washington establishmentMay 10th, 2009 Chance for Obama to jab at DC's establishmentWASHINGTON — It's a chance for President Barack Obama to jab at the Washington establishment and perhaps chide his critics. The White House Correspondents' Association's annual black-tie dinner got underway Saturday night with a mix of politicians, celebrities and journalists attending.
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.
Flooding forces Alaska gov to nix East Coast trip, including White House Correspondents DinnerMay 8th, 2009 Palin to skip White House Correspondents DinnerJUNEAU, Alaska — Flooding in her home state has forced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to cancel an appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner donating to charity, scholarshipsMay 5th, 2009 Journalist dinner proceeds going to charityWASHINGTON — Proceeds from the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner Saturday will help feed the hungry as well as funding journalism scholarships as the group has traditionally done, the press association announced. In recognition of hard times in the country, the association will skip formal dessert for the 2,700 dinner guests and donate the money saved, $13,140, to the Washington-based charity So Others Might Eat.
Obamas dine out and take an evening stroll on the White House South LawnMay 3rd, 2009 Obamas take a walk, holding hands in the eveningWASHINGTON — The first couple took full advantage of the cool spring night. After a date night out on Saturday evening, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama decided to take a stroll when their motorcade arrived back at the White House.
Obamas using own money to renovate White HouseMarch 31st, 2009 NEW YORK - The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects. First Lady Michelle Obama''''s communications director Camille Johnston said that the Obamas, who are worth millions, will pay to overhaul the White House residence from their own pockets.
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