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Obama takes the reins on economic crisis (Politico) Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:26 PM CST Politico - In three quick days, Barack Obama has seized the nation's economic recovery plan from President George W. Bush and propelled it in a direction long opposed by the White House.

Bush, Obama reflect on Thanksgiving (AP) Posted: 27 Nov 2008 02:15 AM CST AP - President George W. Bush is spending Thanksgiving at his Camp David retreat, thankful for his almost-expired "privilege of serving as the president."

Europeans concerned about US climate commitment (AP) Posted: 27 Nov 2008 02:13 AM CST AP - Despite widespread optimism that President-elect Barack Obama will adopt policies more to their liking, some European officials are preparing to be disappointed on global warming.

Jones brings experience, polish to security post (AP) Posted: 27 Nov 2008 02:06 AM CST AP - The national security adviser doesn't require Senate confirmation, nor does the job come with the muscle of a large federal agency.

Raul Castro to Sean Penn: he'd meet Obama at Gitmo (AP) Posted: 27 Nov 2008 01:49 AM CST AP - Cuban President Raul Castro said in an interview released Wednesday that he would like to meet President-elect Barack Obama on "neutral ground" — and he suggested the American naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

Obama girls will do chores in White House (AP) Posted: 27 Nov 2008 01:31 AM CST AP - President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, said their young daughters will still have to do chores in the White House, including picking up after their new puppy.

Obama doesn't worry about threats against him (AP) Posted: 27 Nov 2008 01:25 AM CST AP - Soon-to-be president Barack Obama said he is not worried about his own security, despite a higher level of threats against him than any other president-elect in history.

Obama promises 'help is on the way' for ailing economy (AFP) Posted: 26 Nov 2008 11:40 PM CST AFP - President-elect Barack Obama promised that "help is on the way" for those affected by the nation's economic woes as he announced the creation of an economic recovery advisory board.

Obama slams India attacks, vows to root out terror groups (AFP) Posted: 26 Nov 2008 09:27 PM CST AFP - President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned the Mumbai attacks and said the United States must work to strengthen ties with India and other nations to "root out and destroy terrorist networks."

US ready to climb into hot seat on climate change (AFP) Posted: 26 Nov 2008 09:06 PM CST AFP - Nations around the world are hoping the United States is set to come in from the cold and take a leading role in the fight against climate change as President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office.

Bush, Obama condemn Mumbai attacks, U.S. offers help (Reuters) Posted: 26 Nov 2008 08:41 PM CST Reuters - The White House and President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned the deadly attacks in Mumbai, India, as the U.S. government convened defense and intelligence officials and offered help to Indian authorities.

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