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Menu for the White House state dinner
The menu for Wednesday's state dinner at the White House for British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha:
Obamas' gift to Camerons: grill, chef jackets
It's time for David and Samantha Cameron to fire up the barbie again _ and not just any grill.
Obama: US, UK committed to Afghan mission
Leaders of the United States and Britain outlined plans Wednesday to shift the NATO war effort in Afghanistan toward a back-seat advisory role while Afghan forces increasingly take the lead, but stressed that the two nations remain committed to the mission there.
Ally-on-ally killings muddy path for US pullout
The Obama administration is only beginning to calculate the pace of troop withdrawals from Afghanistan beyond this summer, facing an endgame fraught with political risk and complicated by shocking setbacks like the alleged U.S. slaughter of Afghan civilians.
Awards honor youth pursuing science careers
Nithin Tumma, a 17-year-old from Fort Gratiot, Mich., has won this year's Intel Science Talent Search for his research on breast cancer treatments that are more effective and less toxic.
Analysis: Obama tested by events outside control
This is the economy election, right? Tell that to the world.
Shootings further dent Americans' support for war
The weekend massacre of Afghan civilians, allegedly carried out by a U.S. soldier, newly undermines the rationale for a war that a majority of Americans already thought wasn't worth fighting. But the Obama administration and its allies insisted Monday the horrific episode would not speed up plans to pull out foreign forces.
Obama calls Afghan killings tragic, troops to stay
President Barack Obama says the massacre of Afghan civilians, allegedly at the hands of a U.S. soldier, won't change U.S. strategy or plans for keeping troops in Afghanistan.
Obama: Killings show need to turn over security
Obama: Afghan killings underscore need to turn over security and bring US forces home on time
Obama seeks to restructure job training programs
The Obama administration wants to streamline federal job search and training programs to make it easier for displaced workers to find new careers.
US seeks to contain damage from Afghan shooting
President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta both called Afghan President Hamid Karzai to express their condolences after an American soldier in Afghanistan wandered off base and allegedly gunned down 16 villagers. Panetta vowed to "bring those responsible to justice."
Emails show White House input on Sherrod ouster
White House officials were in close contact with the Agriculture Department in the hours leading up to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's decision to fire USDA employee Shirley Sherrod in 2010, according to nearly 2,000 pages of internal emails released by the administration.
Obama says nation needs changes in tax laws
President Barack Obama told business leaders Tuesday that the nation needs to reform its tax system to help boost the economy, saying the American people "instinctually understand" that the U.S. needs a more balanced approach to solve its economic problems.
Analysis: Obama demands his say on GOP's big day
I'm the president. You're not.
Obama: I don't know what's in Limbaugh's heart
President Barack Obama says he called a Georgetown law student who was labeled a "slut" by radio host Rush Limbaugh because he doesn't want people who speak their mind about policy issues to be discouraged or attacked.
Obama: GOP candidates display 'casualness' on war
President Barack Obama says Republicans on the presidential campaign trail display casualness about war when they urge military action to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Obama announces new housing initiatives
President Obama is announcing new mortgage relief for members of the military and veterans as well as homeowners with government-insured loans. The initiatives are the latest administration attempt to help borrowers struggling under a depressed housing market.
Obama, Netanyahu talk unity, underline differences
Taking sharply different stands, President Barack Obama on Monday urged pressure and diplomacy to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized his nation's right to a pre-emptive attack. Even in proclaiming unity, neither leader gave ground on how to resolve the crisis.
Obama shifts G-8 from Chicago to Camp David
The White House abruptly announced Monday that it had scuttled plans to hold the upcoming G-8 economic summit in Chicago, and would instead host world leaders at the presidential retreat at Camp David in Maryland.
Netanyahu gift recounts Persian plot to kill Jews
Israel's prime minister likes to draw on history to dramatize the threats the Jewish people have faced throughout the ages.
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