Obama to join Diwali celebrations at White HouseOctober 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama will personally join members of the Asian American community to celebrate Diwali, 'the festival of lights', at the White House next week. "At the East Room ceremony, the president will observe Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, a holiday celebrated across faiths on Oct 14," the White House announced Friday.
3rd person dies from injuries suffered when truckload of fireworks blew up on remote NC islandJuly 5th, 2009 3rd person dies after NC fireworks explosionOCRACOKE, N.C. — A third worker who had been preparing for an Independence Day celebration died from injuries suffered when a truckload of fireworks exploded on a dock at a remote North Carolina island, authorities said.
'Biggest and best' fireworks show promised in NYC as Independence Day celebrated around USJuly 5th, 2009 In NYC, biggest fireworks show in US set to beginNEW YORK — Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty's crown opening to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001. It was the nation's biggest fireworks display, with more than 22 tons of pyrotechnics exploding Saturday over a mile-and-a-half of the Hudson River, a new vantage point for New York's festivities.
Biggest fireworks show in US lights up NYC sky as July Fourth is celebrated around the countryJuly 5th, 2009 In NYC, biggest fireworks show in US lights up skyNEW YORK — Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty's crown opening to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001. It was the nation's biggest fireworks display, with more than 22 tons of pyrotechnics exploding Saturday over a mile-and-a-half of the Hudson River, a new vantage point for New York's festivities.
Obama praises Iraq's independence but says there will be difficult days aheadJuly 5th, 2009 Obama says Iraq will see difficult days aheadWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama warned on Saturday "there will be difficult days ahead" in Iraq and said the U.S. will remain a strong partner to Iraq for its security.
Fireworks explode on remote NC island, injuring several; witness says blast heard across townJuly 4th, 2009 Fireworks explosion on NC island injures severalOCRACOKE, N.C. — Authorities say a fireworks explosion on a North Carolina island only reachable by ferry has injured several people.
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.
Jill Biden meets troops in Germany to mark US Independence DayJuly 3rd, 2009 Jill Biden meets troops in GermanyBAMBERG, Germany — Jill Biden, the wife of the U.S. vice president, observed U.S.
Montana fireworks booth destroyed by fire, jeopardizing annual displayJune 30th, 2009 Montana fireworks booth catches fireHAVRE, Mont. — An early morning fire Tuesday destroyed a fireworks booth in north-central Montana, jeopardizing funding for the city of Havre's annual fireworks display.
US takes back Independence Day celebration invitations to IraniansJune 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The White House has announced that it has rescinded the invitations made to Iranian diplomats, which offered a chance to party down on July 4 with US officials at embassies around the world to celebrate America's Independence Day. "As you all know many weeks ago the administration extended an invitation to celebrate the freedom that this country enjoys.
Jill Biden schedules trip to Europe to meet with military families, address higher-ed parleyJune 24th, 2009 Jill Biden heads to Europe next monthWASHINGTON — The wife of Vice President Joe Biden will head to Europe to meet with military family members for Independence Day and will speak to a United Nations conference on higher education. The White House announced on Wednesday that Jill Biden will visit Germany and France July 3-7.
Want an all-American Independence Day? Try LondonJune 22nd, 2009 Want an all-American Independence Day? Try LondonLONDON — There are few better places to celebrate the United States and its Independence Day than London. Whether you prefer sipping bubbly at the wood-paneled home of America's brainiest founding father, Ben Franklin, or downing an ale on the jetty where the Mayflower set off for Massachusetts, the British capital is packed with options for a patriotic week away.
10 barbecue restaurants recommended by Bon AppetitJune 22nd, 2009 10 barbecue restaurants recommended by Bon AppetitNEW YORK — It's barbecue season, and if you don't want to get out the grill and smoke up your yard, here are 10 restaurants recommended for their barbecue by Bon Appetit magazine's July issue. They are: Stacy's Smokehouse BBQ in Phoenix at 1650 E.
Owner of Ohio barbecue joint has to get permit for busty mannequin at his doorMay 1st, 2009 Barbecue joint needs permit for busty mannequinREADING, Ohio — A man who runs a suburban Cincinnati barbecue joint says the busty mannequin he put out front has been good for business, but city officials say he needs a permit to keep her there. The Design and Review Board in suburban Reading said under city rules, the figure is considered a sign, requiring a permit.
13 killed in China fireworks plant explosionJanuary 3rd, 2009 JINAN - At least 13 people have been killed in an explosion at an illegal fireworks plant in eastern China, officials said Sunday. The blast occurred at about 4:30 p.m.
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