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Obama to Africa: End Tyranny, Corruption

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:47:15 EDT

Says Continent Needs Strong Institutions, Not Strongmen; Tours Historic Launching Point for Slave Ships

Obama: "Africa's Future Is Up to Africans"

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:00:08 EDT

Transcript of the President's Speech to Ghana's Parliament

Obama Dismisses Idea of Second Stimulus

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:00:05 EDT

In Weekly Address Urges Americans for Patience with His Economic Recovery Plan

Obama: Africa Inseparable from the World

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:00:02 EDT

President Met with Crush of Excitement in Visit to Ghana; Praises Nation's Democratic Tradition

Video: Hi-Tech Drones Aid Terror Hunt

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:36:47 EDT

A new online video reveals alarm and concern from Al Qaeda leaders over unmanned missile drones launched by the CIA to strike against suspected terrorists. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.

Video: Confirming Sotomayor

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:49:51 EDT

Congressional Democrats and Republicans are preparing for the confirmation process of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic American nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court. Wyatt Andrews reports.

Video: Obama, Pope Convene At Vatican

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:00:34 EDT

President Obama traveled to the Vatican to meet with Pope Benedict XVI. As Chip Reid reports, the pair discussed a wide range of issues, including abortion, during their meeting.

Sotomayor's Big Day Nears

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:00:04 EDT

CBS News Justice Correspondent Wyatt Andrews Previews the Sotomayor Hearings

Clinton Urges Amnesty for Two Reporters

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:45:17 EDT

Reporters Sentenced to Hard Labor in North Korea Expressed "Great Remorse"

Cmdr. to Seek Expansion of Afghan Forces

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:30:03 EDT

Washington Post: McChrystal Says Security Forces Will Have to Exceed Planned Levels to Win War

Burris Says Why He's Not Running in 2010

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:30:03 EDT

Embattled Illinois Senator Says Raising Issues is More Important than Raising Money

Video: Washington Unplugged, 07-10-09

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:00:40 EDT

President Obama meets with Pope Benedict XVI, but is the public's love affair in the U.S. waning? Bob Schieffer spoke with CBS News' Bill Plante and the Carnegie Endowment's David Rothkopf. Also, meet "young philanthropist" Zach Bonner.

Video: Is The Honeymoon Over?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:37:27 EDT

Is the love affair between the public and President Obama coming to an end? Bob Schieffer spoke with the Carnegie Endowment's David Rothkopf.

Video: The President Meets The Pope

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:34:46 EDT

President Obama met with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican after attending the G8 Summit. Bob Schieffer spoke with CBS News' Bill Plante.

Obama "Hope" Artist Gets Probation

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:00:09 EDT

Shepard Fairey Pleads Guilty to Vandalism Charges in Boston

Obama Slave Fort Trip Steeped In Symbolism

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:30:08 EDT

President To Visit Ghana Fort Once Prominently Used For Slave Trade

Obama Hints at World Cup Appearance

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:30:06 EDT

President Says "Goal" is to Attend Soccer Event, Although White House says No Decision has Been Made

Rep: CIA Axes "Serious" Covert Program

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:30:04 EDT

Rep. Jan Schakowsky the Latest Democrat To Demand Investigation Into Classified Programs

Top U.S. Fighter Jet Has Major Troubles

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:30:03 EDT

Washington Post: Jet?s Hourly Cost of Flying Far Higher than Plane it Replaces, Vulnerable to Rain and Abrasion

Video: Obama Meets Pope Benedict XVI

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:33:38 EDT

CBS News Raw: At the end of his stay in Italy for the G-8 summit, President Barack Obama met with Pope Benedict XVI in the Vatican.

Conservative Dems Balk on Health Care

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:02 EDT

Group of Congressman Demand Changes Before They'll Support Overhaul

Levi: Palin Quit To Cash In On Fame

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:00:05 EDT

Alaska Governor's Spokeswoman Says Bristol Palin's Ex "Honing His Acting Skills"

GM CEO: "Business As Usual Is Over"

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:30:04 EDT

Automaker Makes Quick Exit from Bankruptcy; CEO Says Company Will Repay Taxpayers Ahead of Deadline

Video: What Is Obama Looking At?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:51:51 EDT

A photograph of President Barack Obama seems to have caught him and French President Nicolas Sarkozy in a compromising position. Maggie Rodriguez and Chris Wragge get to the bottom of it.

Obama: Full Recovery "A Ways Off"

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:00:04 EDT

At End of G8 Summit, President Says Leaders Made Significant Steps to Address Economy, Environment and Security