Barack Hussein Obama has taken the oath of office as the 44th president of the United States while Obama's wife, Michelle, and young daughters Sasha and Malia looked on. more>>
Doctors blamed fatigue for the seizure that Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, ill with a brain tumor, suffered during a post-inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama. more>>
The Senate has swiftly approved six members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet, but put off for a day a vote on his choice to be secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton. more>>
Chief Justice John Roberts swore in President-elect Barack Obama as president of the United States on Tuesday with a slight stumble over the wording of the oath of office.more>>
First lady Michelle Obama wore a sparkling yellow-gold sheath dress with matching coat by Cuban-born American designer Isabel Toledo for the inauguration of her husband.more>>
Vice President Dick Cheney was wheeled out behind President George W. Bush to take his place alongside dignitaries that included former Vice Presidents Al Gore, Dan Quayle and Walter Mondale.more>>
Learn how other presidents handled crisis during their first days in office. more>>
President Obama faces an economic collapse, two wars in the Middle East, anda staggering federal debt. Learn how other presidents handled crisis during their first days in office. more>>
