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.
AOL's running man icon, Budweiser's Clydesdales join Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of FameSeptember 21st, 2009 AOL icon, Budweiser horses join NYC walk of fameNEW YORK — American consumers have voted to add AOL's running man icon and the Budweiser Clydesdales to The Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame in Manhattan. The Virginia Bureau of Tourism slogan "Virginia is for Lovers" and the State Farm's "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there" also were inducted Monday, the first day of Advertising Week.
Just for a day, coffee lovers can get a cup in Viennese cathedral towerSeptember 15th, 2009 Vienna abuzz over plan for cafe in cathedral towerVIENNA — Talk about a caffeine high. Coffee enthusiasts will be able to get a cup — and a slice of cake — in a makeshift cafe being set up inside a tower of Vienna's stately St.
Royal KPN extends tender offer for remaining stake in iBasis until Oct. 23August 21st, 2009 Royal KPN extends tender offer for iBasisWILMINGTON, Del. — Dutch telecom company Royal KPN NV said Friday that it has extended its tender offer to acquire all the outstanding shares of iBasis Inc.
Janus says repurchase offer expires, raises cap to $444 millionAugust 12th, 2009 Janus says tender offer expires, raises offer capDENVER — Janus Capital Group Inc. on Wednesday said its offer to repurchase outstanding notes has expired and it has raised the repurchase amount after a better-than-expected response from investors.
Wis. man alleged to have been tied up, abused by wife and lovers is accused of child abuseAugust 5th, 2009 Man allegedly abused by wife, lovers is arrestedFOND DU LAC, Wis. — A Wisconsin man who prosecutors say was tied up, humiliated and assaulted by his wife and three other women has been jailed on accusations of child abuse and other misdeeds.
Apollo 11 astronauts meet President Obama as part of 40th anniversary of first moon landingJuly 20th, 2009 Obama honors first men to land on moonWASHINGTON — Hailing the Apollo 11 astronauts as "three genuine American heroes," President Barack Obama said Monday that exploration spurs ingenuity and inspires students in math and science. In an Oval Office ceremony commemorating the day 40 years ago when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took man's first steps on the moon, Obama compared their accomplishment to his goal of the United States having the highest college graduation rates in the world by 2020.
Spacewalk 2: Astronauts headed back outside on moon anniversary, stuck with broken toiletJuly 20th, 2009 Spacewalk No. 2 scheduled for moon anniversaryCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.
Spacewalk 2: Astronauts head outside on 40th moon anniversary, work inside on broken toiletJuly 20th, 2009 Spacewalk No. 2 unfolds on 40th moon anniversaryCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.
NASA celebrates 40th anniversary of man on moon with giant marshmallow-chocolate pieJuly 20th, 2009 Marshmallow 'moon' marks NASA anniversaryCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is celebrating the 40th anniversary of man's first steps on the lunar surface with a giant moon pie.
Woodstock anniversary exhibit at rock museumJune 29th, 2009 Woodstock anniversary exhibit at rock museumNEW YORK — Peace and love will last a lot longer than three days at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, which is celebrating Woodstock's 40th anniversary with a new exhibit. From July 3 to Nov.
Facing some complaints, Obama reassures gay rights activists he will fight for themJune 29th, 2009 Obama reassures gay rights activistsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is reiterating his support for gay rights causes, telling activists that he's a friend who will fight for them and with them while in the White House. The president and first lady Michelle Obama are holding an East Room reception Monday afternoon to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the birth of the modern gay rights movement.
On 40th anniversary of river catching fire, Cleveland celebrates its cleaner watersJune 22nd, 2009 Cleveland marks progress of river that caught fireCLEVELAND — Cleveland is celebrating the rebirth of a river that infamously caught fire 40 years ago. On June 22, 1969, floating oil and debris caught fire on the Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH'-guh) River, becoming a symbol for pollution as well as fodder for comedians.
New water park attractions around the countryJune 15th, 2009 New water park attractions around the countryALEXANDRIA, Va. — Theme parks and water parks have opened a variety of new water rides and other aquatic attractions to keep visitors cool this summer.
List of key winners at gospel music's 40th Annual Dove AwardsApril 24th, 2009 List of key winners at 40th Annual Dove AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A list of key winners at the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards on Thursday:
— Artist of the year: Steven Curtis Chapman.
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