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4:32pm, 3rd August, 2019

Biden mounts fierce defense of Obama legacy after debate attacks

Democratic presidential front-runner and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden mounted a fierce defense of Barack Obama's legacy on Saturday after several of his White House rivals attacked that record in debates this week.

Barack Obama, silent in Democratic nominating contest, omnipresent in debate

12:34am, 1st August, 2019

Politics

Barack Obama, silent in Democratic nominating contest, omnipresent in debate

Former President Barack Obama was not on the Democratic presidential candidate debate stage on Wednesday night, but he was omnipresent as 2020 hopefuls struggled with attacking the legacy of their party's most popular member.

Britain's Obama moment? What Harry and Meghan's baby says about race

10:30pm, 22nd April, 2019

UK

Britain's Obama moment? What Harry and Meghan's baby says about race

Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle, an American actress of African-American heritage, was a historic moment for Britain's royal family. Some say the imminent birth of their baby is, if anything, even more significant.

Michelle Obama charms British crowd with praise for the Queen

5:32pm, 14th April, 2019

UK

Michelle Obama charms British crowd with praise for the Queen

Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama charmed thousands of Britons on Sunday, telling anecdotes about meeting the "wonderfully warm and funny" Queen Elizabeth and praising London's diversity at an event in the capital.

Obama, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg pay tribute to rapper Nipsey Hussle

5:23pm, 11th April, 2019

Entertainment

Obama, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg pay tribute to rapper Nipsey Hussle

Former U.S. President Barack Obama sent a letter, Stevie Wonder sang, and Snoop Dogg called slain rapper Nipsey Hussle a "peace advocate" at a Los Angeles memorial on Thursday attended by family members, friends and thousands of fans.

Obama letter praises Nipsey Hussle at slain rapper's packed memorial

3:17pm, 11th April, 2019

Entertainment

Obama letter praises Nipsey Hussle at slain rapper's packed memorial

Former U.S. President Barack Obama praised the legacy of slain Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle on Thursday in a letter read during a public memorial attended by thousands of fans, many of them dressed in white.

Former Obama lawyer Craig charged in Mueller spin-off probe

2:18pm, 11th April, 2019

Politics

Former Obama lawyer Craig charged in Mueller spin-off probe

Greg Craig, a former White House counsel in the Obama administration, was charged on Thursday with lying to the Justice Department about work he performed in 2012 for Ukraine in a case that grew out of the special counsel's Russia investigation.

Netanyahu uses icy relationship with Obama to try to win votes

2:10pm, 28th March, 2019

World

Netanyahu uses icy relationship with Obama to try to win votes

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is using a second American president in his re-election campaign ads, but with a twist, featuring a famously frosty encounter with Barack Obama.

Alan Krueger, economic adviser to Obama and Clinton, takes own life at 58

5:50pm, 18th March, 2019

US

Alan Krueger, economic adviser to Obama and Clinton, takes own life at 58

Alan Krueger, a prominent Princeton University economics professor who advised U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, took his own life over the weekend, his family said in a statement on Monday. He was 58.

In Cuba, Obama's detente becomes history as Trump threatens

2:05pm, 14th March, 2019

World

In Cuba, Obama's detente becomes history as Trump threatens

Cuba has jettisoned rhetorical restraint toward the United States and is broadcasting footage of military defense exercises in the face of threats and new sanctions from the administration of President Donald Trump.

Lady Gaga wins three Grammys, Michelle Obama makes surprise appearance

9:27pm, 10th February, 2019

Entertainment

Lady Gaga wins three Grammys, Michelle Obama makes surprise appearance

Childish Gambino's searing "This is America" became the first hip-hop track to win a song of the year Grammy on Sunday, while Lady Gaga dominated the early awards and former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the event.

Trump, Obama tout clashing visions of U.S. as elections near

7:14pm, 4th November, 2018

Politics

Trump, Obama tout clashing visions of U.S. as elections near

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Barack Obama made dueling election appearances on Sunday, offering sharply different views on the country's problems but agreeing on the high stakes for voters in the final 48 hours of a tight campaign.

Obama warns against fear, Trump touts economy on campaign trail

7:43pm, 2nd November, 2018

US

Obama warns against fear, Trump touts economy on campaign trail

Former U.S. President Barack Obama warned on Friday against rhetoric he said was designed to sow fear as he campaigned in support of Democratic candidates while President Donald Trump hammered a hardline anti-immigration message to energize Republica...

Obama warns against rhetoric of fear in U.S. congressional races

2:51pm, 2nd November, 2018

Politics

Obama warns against rhetoric of fear in U.S. congressional races

Former U.S. President Barack Obama warned against rhetoric he said was designed to sow fear at rally supporting Democratic candidates on Friday, a packed day of campaigning that will also see his successor, Donald Trump, on the road urging voters to...

Potential explosives sent to Hillary Clinton, Obama, Time Warner

10:39am, 24th October, 2018

US

Potential explosives sent to Hillary Clinton, Obama, Time Warner

Authorities intercepted suspicious packages sent to former U.S. President Barack Obama, former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and the Time Warner Center in New York, officials said on Wednesday.

Potential explosives sent to White House, Hillary Clinton, Obama

9:56am, 24th October, 2018

US

Potential explosives sent to White House, Hillary Clinton, Obama

Federal authorities are investigating suspicious packages sent to the White House, former U.S. President Barack Obama and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, the U.S. Secret Service and a person familiar with the matter said on...

Michelle Obama announces stadium tour to support 'Becoming'

7:09pm, 12th September, 2018

US

Michelle Obama announces stadium tour to support 'Becoming'

Michelle Obama announced a 10-city U.S. stadium tour on Wednesday to support her upcoming memoir "Becoming" that will feature what organizers called "intimate and honest conversations" with audiences.

Obama rebukes Trump and Republicans for 'abuses of power,' urges Democrats to vote

5:07pm, 7th September, 2018

Politics

Obama rebukes Trump and Republicans for 'abuses of power,' urges Democrats to vote

Former U.S. President Barack Obama assailed President Donald Trump and Republicans on Friday, urging Democrats to deliver a check on the administration's "abuses of power" and restore a sense of sanity to politics by voting in November's el...

Obama accuses Trump and Republicans of 'abuses of power,' urges Democrats to vote

3:30pm, 7th September, 2018

US

Obama accuses Trump and Republicans of 'abuses of power,' urges Democrats to vote

Former U.S. President Barack Obama assailed President Donald Trump and Republicans on Friday, urging Democrats to deliver a vital check on their "abuses of power" and restore a sense of sanity to politics by voting in November's elections.

Obama speech to urge big Democratic turnout in November elections

5:29am, 7th September, 2018

US

Obama speech to urge big Democratic turnout in November elections

Former U.S. President Barack Obama will warn Democratic voters in a speech on Friday that the stakes are too high to sit out November's elections when the party is seeking to wrest control of Congress from President Donald Trump's Republica...

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Biden mounts fierce defense of Obama legacy after debate attacks

Barack Obama, silent in Democratic nominating contest, omnipresent in debate

Britain's Obama moment? What Harry and Meghan's baby says about race

Michelle Obama charms British crowd with praise for the Queen

Obama, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg pay tribute to rapper Nipsey Hussle

Obama letter praises Nipsey Hussle at slain rapper's packed memorial

Former Obama lawyer Craig charged in Mueller spin-off probe

Netanyahu uses icy relationship with Obama to try to win votes

Alan Krueger, economic adviser to Obama and Clinton, takes own life at 58

In Cuba, Obama's detente becomes history as Trump threatens

Lady Gaga wins three Grammys, Michelle Obama makes surprise appearance

Trump, Obama tout clashing visions of U.S. as elections near

Obama warns against fear, Trump touts economy on campaign trail

Obama warns against rhetoric of fear in U.S. congressional races

Potential explosives sent to Hillary Clinton, Obama, Time Warner

Potential explosives sent to White House, Hillary Clinton, Obama

Michelle Obama announces stadium tour to support 'Becoming'

Obama rebukes Trump and Republicans for 'abuses of power,' urges Democrats to vote

Obama accuses Trump and Republicans of 'abuses of power,' urges Democrats to vote

Obama speech to urge big Democratic turnout in November elections

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