Summary of key events in the life and times of President Barack ObamaWASHINGTON — President Barack Hussein Obama’s long, winding path to the White House was strewn with a mix of personal and social obstacles, victories and defeats, comebacks and come-uppances. A summary of key points in his life, his quest for the presidency and key themes and goals he’s articulated while in the White House: Obama’s peace Nobel: Shocking, stunning, boldWASHINGTON - The “stunning surprise” of US President Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize 2009, was greeted at home with expressions of disbelief to praise for a “bold choice”. Nobel laureate Jimmy Carter calls prize for Obama a ‘bold statement’ of international supportWASHINGTON — Former President Jimmy Carter says the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to President Barack Obama is a “bold statement of international support for his vision and commitment.” Analysis: Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize seems to recognize his promise rather than accomplishmentsWASHINGTON — The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama landed with a shock on the nation’s capital. He won! For what? Press secretary wakes Obama with surprise news from Oslo: President has won Nobel Peace PrizeWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama was woken up a little before 6 a.m. with the news that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama submits India n-deal report to CongressWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has sent to the US Congress a mandatory bi-annual report on the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, detailing efforts made to strengthen the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. Trade deficit narrows unexpectedly in Aug.; exports edge up, imports fall on lower oil demandWASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in August as exports posted a small gain, while imports fell on a big drop in demand for foreign oil. Moonstruck: NASA hits the moon twice looking for water; no live pictures yet, but coming
Analysis: Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize, but some wonder whyWASHINGTON — The awarding of the Nobel Peace Price to President Barack Obama landed with a shock on darkened, still-asleep Washington. He won! For what? First of 2 NASA planned moon crashes is a hit; Scientists look for water in kicked up dustWASHINGTON — NASA has successfully bulldozed two spacecraft into the moon’s south pole in a search for hidden ice, but without the promised live photos. Gibbs wakes up Obama with news president has won Nobel Peace PrizeWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama woke up to the news that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize a little before 6 a.m. Global warming causes rise of gigantic mucus-like sea blobsWASHINGTON - A new study has indicated that as sea temperatures have risen in recent decades, enormous mucus-like sea blobs have begun forming more often, oozing into new regions, and lasting longer. Trade deficit expected to rise again in August due to higher oil prices, auto importsWASHINGTON — The trade deficit likely widened in August, pushed higher by rising imports of oil and increases in demand for foreign-made cars, reflecting a boost from the Cash from Clunkers program. Cave paintings more than 20,000 years old found in SpainWASHINGTON - A group of archaeologists has found paintings more than 20,000 years old in a cave in Deba, a town located in the province of Gipuzkoa, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, Spain. Current carbon dioxide levels also prevailed 15 mn years agoWASHINGTON - You would have to go back at least 15 million years to find carbon dioxide levels as high as they are today, say scientists. Tropical regions to be hardest hit by fisheries shifts caused by climate changeWASHINGTON - A new study has determined that major shifts in fisheries distribution due to climate change will affect food security in tropical regions most adversely. Obama fourth US president to win NobelWASHINGTON - Barack Obama Wednesday became the fourth US president to win the Nobel Prize for Peace. The other three are: Obama to promote Consumer Financial Protection Agency, meet with team on Afghanistan, PakistanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will be calling on Americans to stand up to those who oppose a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Navy to name cargo ship in honor of slain civil rights leader Medgar EversWASHINGTON — Slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers will be honored Friday with a Navy supply ship named for him. NASA set to conduct largest airborne polar ice surveyWASHINGTON - NASA will conduct a massive polar survey from Oct 15 to examine changes to Antarctica’s sea ice and glaciers. Scientists discover new mammal that lived 123 million years ago in ChinaWASHINGTON - An international team of paleontologists has discovered a new species of mammal that lived 123 million years ago in what is now the Liaoning Province in northeastern China. CO2 levels on Earth 15 mln yrs ago were as high as they are todayWASHINGTON - In a new research, a scientist of Indian origin has determined that carbon dioxide (CO2) levels on Earth 15 million years ago were as high as they are today. Critics say Obama war cabinet talks on Afghanistan could put troops in dangerWASHINGTON - Though the U.S. has a distinct fighting advantage in fighting the global war on terrorism in Afghanistan, possessing more firepower, superior weapons and a larger fighting force, critics say the ongoing deliberations at the White House in Washington are putting American troops at a distinct disadvantage-and in harm’s way. Nanotechnology makes biofuel development a cost-effective and ‘green’ processWASHINGTON - Researchers at Louisiana Tech University in the US have come out with nanotechnology processes that can make the development of biofuels cost-effective and also easy on the environment. Michelle Obama’s great-great-great grandfather was a whiteWASHINGTON - U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama’s great-great-great grandfather was white. According to The Sun, Obama’s great-great-great grandmother Melvinia Shields, a slave, had a son in 1859 and the father is believed to be the white son-in-law of her owner. Scientists create nanometric butterfly wingsWASHINGTON - An international team of scientists, from the State University of Pennsylvania (USA) and the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (UAM), has developed a technique to replicate biological structures, such as butterfly wings, on a nano scale. Security, privacy risks of household robotsWASHINGTON - While people are increasingly using household robots for chores, communication, entertainment and companionship, researchers have raised alarm over the security and privacy risks linked with these information-gathering objects that move around homes. Novel, soy-based compound could improve menopause symptomsWASHINGTON - SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol-a novel soy germ-based ingredient in a supplement-was found to improve menopausal symptoms, reveals a study in Japanese women. Airborne survey to study changes to Antarctica’s sea ice, glaciers and ice sheetsWASHINGTON - NASA is all set to begin a series of flights to study changes to Antarctica’s sea ice, glaciers and ice sheets. Smackdown: NASA probes about to connect with one-two uppercuts of moon’s south poleWASHINGTON — Two NASA spacecraft are barreling toward the moon at twice the speed of a bullet, about to crash Friday into a lunar crater in a search for ice. |
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