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Two million turned out for one of the largest gay pride parades rejoicing at the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York State.

In Africa on a goodwill mission Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama defended her husband against criticism that he isn't paying enough attention to the continent. The first lady said her weeklong trip is, actually, proof of the president's commitment to Africa, the Associated Press reported.

President Barack Obama indicated Friday he is ready to take over the budget deficit / debt ceiling negotiations, inviting Senate leaders to the White House next week, as the continuing impasse pushes the U.S. closer to a potential default.

Consumer Watchdog on Friday said the White House's close relationship with the Google is inappropriate, as the Internet search company is currently under review by Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice, a report said on Friday.

U.S. Federal Trade Commission will issue subpoenas to Google and other companies as part of an investigation into practices in Google's search engine business.

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama is in Cape Town on the last leg of her South Africa tour.

A year ago, it seemed implausible, perhaps absurd, to think the U.S.'s two, major parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, would disagree so much that the United States would be at risk of defaulting on its bonds, due to a failure to raise the debt ceiling before the U.S. Government runs out of money in August. Now, incredibly, it appears a U.S. default is possible.

New York City today will see two massive storms touch down - Bieber fever and gay-courting Obama.

Princess Diana wore a Victor Edelstein gown as she elegantly danced with Hollywood actor John Travolta at a November 9, 1985 White House dinner. Check out rare pictures of the Princess dancing with the actor.

Following are President Obama's remarks on the drawdown of troops in Afghanistan as prepared for delivery. The speech took place at the White House in Washington, D.C. on June 22, 2011, at 8 p.m. ET.

President Barack Obama began the steady retreat from Afghanistan Wednesday, saying in a televised speech the United States has largely achieved its goals and the withdrawal of troops will now begin.

President Barack Obama began the steady retreat from Afghanistan Wednesday, saying in a televised speech the United States has largely achieved its goals and the withdrawal of troops will now begin.

President Barack Obama will announce the withdrawal of 10,000 American troops from Afghanistan this year, and another 20,000 troops, the remainder of the 2009 surge, by the end of next summer, administration officials say.

How big could the national debt get? Well, to paraphrase a line popularized by actor William Shatner, if Congressional lawmakers can not agree on a deficit reduction package, it’s going to get ‘really big’ -- grow to a total larger than the U.S. economy.

Do we want to see another first in 2012? Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman may realize that dream, by becoming the first Mormon president ever.

Only days after Ron Paul famously said his candidacy is a response to endless, undeclared, unwinnable wars dumped on the young people, White House sources frantically confirmed that President Obama will shortly announce his plans to withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan in a phased manner by the end of 2011.

Today it is expected that President Barack Obama will order 10,000 US Troops back home from Afghanistan.

Jon Huntsman declared his candidacy for 2012 presidential nomination from the Republican party.

On Monday June 20th, First Lady Michelle Obama began her first official state visit to Africa. Accompanied by her family, sans her husband U.S. President Barack Obama, Michelle hopes to use this trip to strengthen diplomatic relations between the United States and Africa.

The First Lady makes her first official trip to Sub-Saharan Africa in an effort to strengthen diplomatic relations between the US and Africa.

Obama's visit to New York City this week includes speaking at the annual LGBT Leadership Gala at the Sheraton New York, in the very midst of 2011 NYC Pride events. Does it hint Obama's new position in same-sex marriage? There are some historical facts that may back up its likelihood.