Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger gets hero’s welcome, parade in hometown of Denison, Texas

DENISON, Texas — In a town that’s no stranger to heroes, one stood out Saturday.

Sarkozy works to please Obama, praising ‘the America we love’ but US leader keeps it cool

OMAHA BEACH, France — Nicolas Sarkozy certainly tried hard to please the American president when the two leaders met to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Obama: Bravery and selflessness of D-Day veterans changed course of an entire century

OMAHA BEACH, France — President Barack Obama honored the valiant dead and the “sheer improbability” of their D-Day victory, commemorating Saturday’s 65th anniversary of the decisive invasion even as he remakes two wars and tries to thwart potential nuclear threats in Iran and North Korea.

Obama toughens stance against North Korea, promises ‘very hard look’ at new ways to respond

CAEN, France — His patience tested, President Barack Obama on Saturday promised a new and stronger response to defiant North Korea, saying that while he prefers diplomacy he is now taking a “very hard look” at tougher measures. A Pentagon official said no military moves were planned.

WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Michelle Obama’s spokeswoman gets marriage proposal from West Wing beau

PARIS — First lady Michelle Obama’s spokeswoman got an urgent call Saturday morning, summoning her to the U.S. Embassy ahead of time. An aide told Katie McCormick Lelyveld that Obama’s daughters were ready to leave and she had better hurry.

Obama recalls ’sheer improbability’ of D-Day victory, ‘unimaginable’ suffering at landing

OMAHA BEACH, France — President Barack Obama honored the valiant dead and the “sheer improbability” of their D-Day victory, commemorating Saturday’s 65th anniversary of the decisive invasion even as he remakes two wars and tries to thwart potential nuclear threats in Iran and North Korea.

Obama promises ‘very hard look’ at new steps against North Korea over nuclear, missile efforts

CAEN, France — President Barack Obama on Saturday expressed impatience with North Korea’s refusal to restart nuclear disarmament talks and said his administration was taking “a very hard look” at possible tougher approaches.

Obama says D-Day invasion changed course of century; ‘we cannot forget … we must not forget’

OMAHA BEACH, France — President Barack Obama says the lesson of D-Day is “don’t forget.”

President, first lady arrive at D-Day commemoration at Omaha Beach

OMAHA BEACH, France — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have landed at the site honoring thousands of U.S. service members who died 65 years ago during the Allied invasion of France.

Obama honors D-Day’s heroes on anniversary of invasion that propelled Allies to WWII victory

OMAHA BEACH, France — On the 65th anniversary of the Allies’ D-Day landings, President Barack Obama on Saturday paid tribute to the invasion that turned the tide of World War II and cemented the trans-Atlantic alliance.

Obama honors D-Day’s heroes on anniversary of invasion that propelled Allies to WWII victory

OMAHA BEACH, France — Recalling the “unimaginable hell” of D-Day suffering, President Barack Obama paid tribute Saturday to the against-all-odds Allied landings that broke Nazi Germany’s grip on France and turned the tide of history.

Obama remembers WW2 veterans, including grandfather and great-uncle on D-Day

OMAHA BEACH, France — President Barack Obama is paying tribute to D-Day veterans, including one who visited the Normandy cemetery on the eve of the invasion’s 65th anniversary and then died.

Obama, Sarkozy warn Iran on nuclear weapons

PARIS - US President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy Saturday warned Iran not to pursue the development of nuclear weapons.

Obama, Sarkozy, agree on call for Israel to stop building settlements in West Bank

CAEN, France — President Barack Obama and French President Nicholas Sarkozy are again mutually calling for Iran not to develop a nuclear weapons program.

Obama talks on range of issues with French President Sarkozy; to pay tribute to D-Day’s heroes

CAEN, France — The global recession, Afghanistan, Iran and Mideast peace topped the agenda of talks Saturday between President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy before the leaders commemorated the D-Day invasion that cemented the trans-Atlantic alliance.

Obama talks on range of issues with French President Sarkozy, pays tribute to D-Day’s heroes

CAEN, France — The global recession, Afghanistan, Iran and Mideast peace topped the agenda of talks Saturday between President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy before the leaders commemorated the D-Day invasion that cemented the trans-Atlantic alliance.

In interview with French TV, Obama says Americans love all things French

PARIS — President Barack Obama said Tuesday the American people love all things French and acknowledged his own penchant for Gallic food and wines.

Obama’s Gramps: Marching across France with the Ninth Air Force, supporting Patton’s army

WASHINGTON — Surely, Stanley Dunham was gazing skyward 65 years ago, on D-Day.

Obama to deliver speech in Egypt, visit German concentration camp, celebrate D-Day in France

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, who promised to lend a hand to the Islamic world if it unclenches a fist, plans a major speech from Egypt next month as he seeks to repair damaged relations between the United States and Muslims.

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