Obama says economic crisis requires more education, training for new jobsWARREN, Mich. — President Barack Obama says the current economic crisis is a transformative moment that requires action to compete in a global economy. Obama says lost auto jobs gone, new jobs require greater trainingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says lost auto industry jobs in states such as Michigan will not come back and new jobs will require greater training and post-high school education to achieve a higher skilled work force. Obama proposes investing $12 billion in community colleges, warns of higher unemploymentWASHINGTON — As he conceded that unemployment will keep growing, President Barack Obama on Tuesday said new jobs will require greater training and post-high school education to achieve a better skilled work force. Obama delivers $12 Billion in Baseball Development
Cardinals’ star at ease heading into home city All-Star showcase
Obama welcomes MLS champs to White House, jokes most of his soccer watching is for daughters
Obama to be in Fox broadcast booth for All-Star gameST. LOUIS — President Barack Obama will be in the Fox broadcast booth for Tuesday night’s All-Star game. WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: White House staffers, Malia and Sasha, meet Pope Benedict XVI, tooVATICAN CITY — If one career highlight was getting Barack Obama elected president, another might be meeting the pope. Obama hints that he will attend World Cup 2010
Brazil’s presidential gift to Obama is bittersweet reminder of US team’s loss in soccer match
St. Louis putting on best face for baseball’s All-Star Game crowds after effort to revitalizeST. LOUIS — Baseball’s All-Star Game on Tuesday will bring more than 200,000 visitors to St. Louis, which has worked hard in recent years to make its streets safer and re-energize its downtown. ‘Anything is possible’: Entering its 13th year, Zo’s Summer Groove changing kids’ livesMIAMI — The gymnasium at the Overtown Youth Center has yellow and burgundy concrete walls, a scoreboard with a few busted panels and four wooden backboards along the sidelines. It’s in one of the most impoverished sections of Miami, a hardscrabble neighborhood where shootings and crime seem all too common. All 5 living presidents to appear in video shown before baseball’s All-Star gameNEW YORK — All five living presidents will appear in a video shown before next week’s All-Star game. Obama Plans to Welcome World in 2016 Chicago Olympics
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney sworn in, heading to Ireland as new US ambassadorPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney is making his first official trip as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, one day after being sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Kobe or Michael? President calls Bryant ‘terrific,’ but no match for JordanWASHINGTON — Sorry, Kobe. Kobe or Michael? ‘Oh, Michael’ says the presidentWASHINGTON — Sorry, Kobe. President Barack Obama was asked straight out on Thursday: Kobe or Michael? Alaska Gov. Palin: ‘Betcha’ I’d come out ahead in one-on-one run against fellow jogger ObamaANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she’d come out ahead if she went one-on-one with fellow jogger President Barack Obama in a long run. ‘Susan Boil’, ‘Swan Flu’, ‘Brack Obama’ among most common Internet misspellingsLONDON - “Susan Boil”, “Rod Steward”, “Swan Flu”, “Brack Obama” and “Paperview boxing” are among the top misspelled words typed into the internet, it has been disclosed. Senators want hearing to look at propriety of Obama’s firing of Americorps investigatorWASHINGTON — Two Republican senators asked Monday for a congressional hearing to look at whether President Barack Obama acted appropriately when he fired the national service agency’s inspector general earlier this month. Obama inspires ArsenalLONDON - US President Barack Obama has become a significant talisman in Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger’s team talks in their quest to end their four-year run without a trophy. Senate confirms Steelers owner Dan Rooney as ambassador to IrelandWASHINGTON — Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as U.S. ambassador to Ireland. Senate urges Obama to posthumously pardon Jack Johnson, first black heavyweight champWASHINGTON — The Senate urged President Barack Obama Wednesday to pardon the late black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, who was sent to prison nearly a century ago because of his romantic ties with a white woman. Obama an All-Star: Plans to throw out ceremonial 1st pitch in St Louis next monthWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the All-Star game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 14. Obama to throw out first pitch at baseball All-Star game next month in St. Louis
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama plans to throw out his first pitch as president when he visits St. Louis next month. Obama will offer the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game on July 14. He’ll also have a town hall-style meeting in Detroit that day. The White House says Major League Baseball’s focus on community service matches with Obama’s service initiative this summer, known as United We Serve. It happened in Brooklyn: Baracklyn Cyclones take the fieldNEW YORK — Nearly an hour before the gates to KeySpan Park even opened Tuesday, the line stretched for two blocks down Surf Avenue, near the Coney Island boardwalk. Fans waited for the prized possession: a Barack Obama bobblehead. Obama may attend 2010 World Cup opening ceremonyBLOEMFONTEIN - On the day after the semi-final line-up was dramatically set at the Confederations Cup, South Africa took a deep breath and FIFA President Sepp Blatter revealed that US President Barack Obama may attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup next year. White House: Obama has not made decision on attending World Cup soccer in South AfricaWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama has not made a decision yet on whether to attend next year’s World Cup soccer championship in South Africa. FIFA president Sepp Blatter invited Barack Obama to next year’s World Cup in South AfricaJOHANNESBURG — FIFA president Sepp Blatter has invited President Barack Obama to next year’s World Cup in South Africa. Grab a free Obama bobblehead at ‘Baracklyn Cyclones’ baseball nightNEW YORK - Minor league baseball team The Brooklyn Cyclones will officially be renamed The Baracklyn Cyclones for a night in honour of US President Barack Obama. Tony Hawk skateboards at White House before joining Obama, other dads, at forumWASHINGTON — Hey kids, don’t try this at home. Obama talks titles with coaches of NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, NHL’s Pittsburgh PenguinsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama took time out to chat with title-winning coaches Phil Jackson of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Dan Bylsma of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Impending free agent Odom hopes Lakers keep him, Trevor ArizaEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Lamar Odom wants to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, and he hopes the team will keep both him and starter Trevor Ariza. Bush says he hopes Obama plan to close Guantanamo detention camp won’t risk national securityERIE, Pa. — Former President George W. Bush said Wednesday that he hopes that his successor’s plans to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will not compromise domestic security. Rio emerges from presentations as strong contender for 2016 OlympicsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — With 3½ months to go, Rio de Janeiro has picked up significant momentum in the race for the 2016 Olympics. |
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is proposing a multibillion-dollar investment in the nation’s community colleges, a $12 billion effort to help the two-year institutions reach, teach and train more people for “the jobs of the future.”
ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols relaxed behind a table riser, his right arm draped over the shoulders of his 8-year-old son, and calmly fielded questions in two languages.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has welcomed soccer’s Columbus Crew to the White House to congratulate the team on its MLS championship.
L’AQUILA, Italy — President Barack Obama is hinting he’ll attend next year’s World Cup soccer championship in South Africa.
L’AQUILA, Italy — President Barack Obama seemed pleased with the gift he received Thursday from Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but it was bittersweet nonetheless.
Obama sends video backing Chicago 2016 Olympic bid
Obama to throw out first pitch at All-Star game
