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Yahoo! News: Elections

Obama twice approved force to rescue hostage (AP)

Posted: 12 Apr 2009 03:11 PM PDT

President Barack Obama leaves Easter worship services at St. John's Episcopal Church near the White House in Washington, Sunday, April 12, 2009. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)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

Pirate attacks off Somalian coast 2008 and 2009. The US navy rescued the American captain pirates were holding in a lifeboat off the coast of Somalia, ending a tense five-day standoff by shooting dead three of his four captors.(AFP/Graphic)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

Maersk Alabama Captain Richard Phillips is seen at his home in Underhill, Vermont in this undated photo provided by his family April 8, 2009. Phillips has been freed from captivity at the hands of Somali pirates who had held him hostage on a lifeboat after trying to seize his vessel, CNN reported on April 12, 2009. CNN, citing an unidentified senior U.S. official, said three of four pirates holding Phillips had been killed and that Phillips was uninjured. It said the fourth pirate was in custody. REUTERS/File photo provided by Phillips Family/Handout/Files (UNITED STATES CONFLICT SOCIETY HEADSHOT TRANSPORT IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)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

In this undated photo released by the White House, the Obama family's new dog, Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog, is shown at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/The White House, Pete Souza)AP - Bo? No jest.

For Easter worship, Obama picks Episcopal church (AP)

Posted: 12 Apr 2009 12:22 PM PDT

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama leave Easter worship services at St. John's Episcopal Church near the White House in Washington, Sunday, April 12, 2009. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)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

FILE - In this April 4, 2009 file photo, from left, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, U.S. President Barack Obama, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, walk to a NATO summit group photo in Strasbourg, France. Obama's eight-day trip to Europe and the Middle East trip helped burnish his image abroad. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)AP - Let's make a deal.

General: Iraqi PM to decide on troops in cities (AP)

Posted: 12 Apr 2009 08:47 AM PDT

President Barack Obama is greeted by Gen. Ray Odierno, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, as he arrives in Baghdad, Tuesday, April 7, 2009. At center is U.S. Charge d Affaires Patricia Butenis. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)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

White House photo shows Bo, a six-month old Portuguese water dog, after arriving at the White House in Washington, DC. Bo is a gift from Massachusetts Senator and Mrs. Ted Kennedy.(AFP/White House/Pete Souza)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

FILE - In this April 9, 1939 file photo, contralto singer Marian Anderson performs on the steps of Washington's Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday after she had been refused permission to perform in Washington's Constitution Hall by the hall's owners, the Daughters of the American Revolution. The 70th anniversary of her performance will be marked by a series of events at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo, File)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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