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Obama twice approved force to rescue hostage (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 03:11 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama twice authorized the military to rescue a U.S. captain who was being held by Somali pirates and whose life appeared to be at risk, administration officials said after Sunday's rescue.

Military crackdown hasn't deterred pirates (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 04:51 PM PDT AP - The U.S. military's moves to crack down on high seas piracy have done little to deter the epidemic of ship ransoms that preceded Sunday's Indian Ocean rescue, a top Navy official said Sunday.

Analysis: Obama beats first national security test (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 04:23 PM PDT AP - The U.S. economy is showing only glimmers of life and two costly wars remain in the balance, but President Barack Obama's "no drama" handling of the Indian Ocean hostage crisis proved a big win for his administration in its first critical national security test.

Commander: Pirates' deaths could escalate violence (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 02:09 PM PDT AP - The head of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command is warning that the successful rescue of an American captain held by Somali pirates could escalate violence in that part of the world.

Hot contest over 'card check' continues (Politico) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 04:03 PM PDT Politico - Legislators counting on poll numbers to help them make up their minds on the Employee Free Choice Act might find themselves banging their heads against the wall instead.

Somali pirate in custody, could face life sentence (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 02:25 PM PDT AP - A Somali pirate captured following a hostage standoff in the Indian Ocean was in military custody Sunday and could face life in a U.S. prison.

Obama girls name their new puppy 'Bo' (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 12:38 PM PDT AP - Bo? No jest.

For Easter worship, Obama picks Episcopal church (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 12:22 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama opted for the safe choice for Easter Sunday, visiting the pale yellow church across from the White House where other presidents have worshipped. The pick puts off — for now — a decision on a new permanent congregation for the first family.

Obama hopes to use dealmaking skills honed abroad (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 11:26 AM PDT AP - Let's make a deal.

General: Iraqi PM to decide on troops in cities (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 08:47 AM PDT AP - The top U.S. commander in Iraq said Sunday a decision on withdrawing American forces from Iraq's major cities by a June 30 deadline will be made by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki with U.S. military advice.

Fergie, Ziggy Marley lead Easter Egg Roll talent (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 04:37 PM PDT AP - This year's White House Easter Egg Roll will be more Fergalicious than ever, with pop diva Fergie headlining the entertainment.

Obama signed off on taking out pirates (Politico) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 04:07 PM PDT Politico - U.S. Navy Seals twice received a standing order from President Barack Obama authorizing them to take out the pirates who held an American captain in a standoff on the high seas, according to Pentagon officials and White House aides.

Admiral: Rescued US captain found in good health (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 02:41 PM PDT AP - A top Navy officer says the rescued American sea captain was found to be in good health after being examined by Navy physicians.

US first family gets first puppy: report (AFP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 12:56 PM PDT AFP - The first US family has reportedly gotten a new, furry addition -- the dog that President Barack Obama promised his daughters during his campaign for the White House.

Obama vows to fight piracy, salutes freed U.S. captain (Reuters) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 12:32 PM PDT Reuters - President Barack Obama said the United States was resolved to end piracy off the shores of Somalia and welcomed the rescue of cargo ship captain Richard Phillips on Sunday.

Obama's half-brother refused UK visa: reports (Reuters) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 12:09 PM PDT Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama's half-brother has been denied a visa to come back to Britain after he earlier gave a false name to police when accused of an attempted sexual assault, British media reported on Sunday.

Obamas attend Easter services (Politico) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 11:49 AM PDT Politico - The first family greeted parishioners and took communion at St. John's Episcopal Church, attending Easter Service at a historic church, a short walk from the White House. A crowd of onlookers gathered outside the church as the first family arrived and during prayers, the president, who sat about six rows back from the front pew, was mentioned.

Mexican official: Weapons from US fuel drug war (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 10:13 AM PDT AP - Stopping the flow of money and weapons from the United States into Mexico is critical to dealing with the violent drug cartels creating havoc on the border, the Mexican ambassador to the U.S. said Sunday.

Concert to pay tribute to Marian Anderson (AP) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 03:16 PM PDT AP - More than 2,000 people gathered Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial for a concert honoring the 70th anniversary of Marian Anderson's historic performance there in 1939.

King of Jordan to meet Obama on April 21 (Reuters) Posted: 12 Apr 2009 08:10 AM PDT Reuters - King Abdullah of Jordan will meet U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington on April 21 to lobby on behalf of Arab states for a stronger U.S. role in Middle East peacemaking, palace officials said on Sunday.

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