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Obama’s Uncle Arrested, Facing DUI Charges, President Remains Mum

Police have confirmed that they arrested an uncle of U.S. President Barack Obama in Massachusetts last week for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Onyango Obama, 67, entered a not guilty plea on Friday and was being held without bail on a detainer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and failure to yield the right of way.

Daryl Hannah Arrested in White House Protest

Actress Daryl Hannah is arrested during a protest in Washington
Actress and environmental activist Daryl Hannah was briefly arrested outside the White House on Tuesday during a protest against a proposed $7 billion oil pipeline, police said.

Daryl Hannah Character Would Like Oil Pipeline

Darien Isn't Daryl
The real-life pursuits of the Hollywood star stand in stark contrast to one of her most enduring characters on the silver screen: the decidedly pro-business Darien Taylor in the movie “Wall Street.”
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9/11 Guidelines Issued to Federal Agencies

The White House quietly issued instructions to American embassies and government agencies outlining what themes to emphasize when commemorating the 10 year anniversary of 9/11.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Futures Off After Rally

Stock index futures fell on Tuesday after equities rose nearly 8 percent in the past five sessions as investors cautiously awaited a batch of data for a better assessment on the state of the economy.
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U.S. Stock Futures Point Lower

Stock index futures pointed to a weaker open for equities on Wall Street Tuesday after steep gains in the previous session, with futures for the S&P 500, for the Dow Jones and for the Nasdaq 100 down 0.2 to 0.3 percent.
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Debt Super Committee Vexes Even Lobbyists

Thousands of Washington lobbyists are scrambling to influence the work of a congressional super committee given the job of identifying up to $1.5 trillion in deficit reductions, with many worried about how to gain access to its 12 members.
A tree limb lies on the ground in front of the U.S. Capitol the morning after Hurricane Irene passed by Washington

Irene Costs Restart Washington Budget Battle

Washington's never-ending budget battle threatened to snarl the recovery from Hurricane Irene as a top Republican said on Monday that any federal aid will have to be offset by spending cuts elsewhere.
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and Texas Governor Rick Perry

Rick Perry: The GOP's Anti-Bush?

There's a fundamental belief in GOP circles that Rick Perry he is returning the party to principles betrayed by former President George W. Bush.
Hurricane Irene Recovery

Obama Pledges Full Federal Resources to Aid Irene Clean-Up, Recovery

President Barack Obama said Monday he is continuing to direct Hurricane Irene recovery and rebuilding efforts, as federal, state, and local officials assess damage in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, even as Northeast states like Vermont and New Jersey continue to get people out of harm's way of rising flood waters.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a speech after receiving the Emperor Otto Prize in the Magdeburg Cathedral in Magdeburg

Obama and Merkel Vow Action on Global Economic Woes

U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the eurozone crisis and financial-market turbulence on Saturday and vowed action to bolster the global economy, the White House said in a statement.
Hurricane Irene

Obama keeping close watch on Hurricane Irene

President Barack Obama kept a close eye on Hurricane Irene as it charged north along the East Coast on Saturday by visiting the Federal Emergency Management Agency and receiving an evening briefing from top officials.
A woman holds a U.S. flag while posing for a photo as she waits for Independence Day fireworks in Los Angeles

Obama Declares August 26 Women's Equality Day

President Barack Obama declared August 26 -- the 91st anniversary of the Constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote -- Women's Equality Day in a proclamation on Thursday.
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Tea Party Express launches bus tour from California

With the Republican campaign for the White House taking shape, hundreds of Tea Party activists kicked off a national bus tour on Saturday, aiming to rally their base and new recruits to the conservative political cause.
U.S. President Obama speaks about Hurricane Irene during visit to National Response Coordination Center in Washington

Obama Visits FEMA as Irene Nears Washington

President Barack Obama visited Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters on Saturday to get an update on preparations for Hurricane Irene as it charged north along the U.S. East Coast.
New York embraces Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene Batters Shuttered New York

Hurricane Irene battered New York with heavy winds and driving rain on Sunday, knocking out power and flooding some of Lower Manhattan's deserted streets even as it lost some of its power.
New York City taxicabs drive through a nearly empty Times Square in New York

Hurricane Irene threatens shuttered New York

Hurricane Irene battered New York with heavy winds and driving rain on Sunday, shutting down the U.S. financial capital and most populous city, halting mass transit and causing massive power blackouts as it churned slowly northward along the eastern seaboard.

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