Barack Obama

Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Barack Obama, Sr. (born in Nyanza Province, Kenya) and Ann Dunham (born in Wichita, Kansas). Barack Hussein Obama (born August 4, 1961) is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and a member of the Democratic Party.

Obama grew up in culturally diverse surroundings. He spent most of his childhood in the majority-minority U.S. state of Hawaii and lived for four years in Indonesia. Obama delivered the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention while still an Illinois state legislator. Since announcing his candidacy in February 2007, Obama has emphasized ending the Iraq War and implementing universal health care as campaign themes.

As a member of the Democratic minority in the 109th Congress, Obama co-sponsored the enactment of conventional weapons control and transparency legislation, and made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Obama's parents separated when he was two years old and later divorced. His father went to Harvard University to pursue Ph.D. studies, then returned to Kenya, where he died in an auto accident when the younger Obama was twenty-one years old.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
U.S. Payments To Pakistan Face New Scrutiny
Once a month, Pakistan's Defense Ministry delivers 15 to 20 pages of spreadsheets to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. They list costs for feeding, clothing, billeting and maintaining 80,000 to 100,000 Pakistani troops in the volatile tribal area along the Afghan border, in support of U.S....
(By Robin Wright, The Washington Post)

As Crucial Tests Loom, Clinton Hits Harder
She Says Obama Isn't Ready to Be President
(By Anne E. Kornblut and Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post)

Cheers to Screams, With Lives Shattered in Between
Still in Disbelief, Witnesses to a Maryland Street Race Recall How, in a Flash, the Fun Turned to Terror
(By Avis Thomas-Lester, The Washington Post)

Navy Missile Hits Satellite, Pentagon Says
No Confirmation It Ruptured Tank Containing Toxic Fuel
(By Marc Kaufman and Josh White, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
U.S. Payments To Pakistan Face New Scrutiny
Once a month, Pakistan's Defense Ministry delivers 15 to 20 pages of spreadsheets to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. They list costs for feeding, clothing, billeting and maintaining 80,000 to 100,000 Pakistani troops in the volatile tribal area along the Afghan border, in support of U.S....
(By Robin Wright, The Washington Post)

As Crucial Tests Loom, Clinton Hits Harder
She Says Obama Isn't Ready to Be President
(By Anne E. Kornblut and Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post)

Independent Group to Air TV Ads Echoing Clinton Attacks on Obama
(By Matthew Mosk, The Washington Post)

McCain Presses Obama on Pledge About Public Funds
(By Glenn Kessler and Jonathan Weisman, The Washington Post)

Supreme Court Shields Medical-Device Makers
Decision Rules Out State Lawsuits Over Products That Meet FDA's Highest Standards
(By Robert Barnes, The Washington Post)

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NATION
Supreme Court Strikes Down State's Law to Diminish Internet Tobacco Sales to Teens
The Supreme Court yesterday shut down state efforts to curb Internet sales of tobacco to teenagers, saying that the efforts were well-intentioned but violated federal restrictions against states regulating shipping.
(By Robert Barnes, The Washington Post)

Naked Cowboy Wrangles an M& M In Times Square
(By David Segal, The Washington Post)

Navy Missile Hits Satellite, Pentagon Says
No Confirmation It Ruptured Tank Containing Toxic Fuel
(By Marc Kaufman and Josh White, The Washington Post)

Supreme Court Rules Employees Can Sue Over 401(k) Misconduct
(By Carrie Johnson, The Washington Post)

Army Blocks Public's Access to Documents in Web-Based Library
(By Christopher Lee, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
U.S. Payments To Pakistan Face New Scrutiny
Once a month, Pakistan's Defense Ministry delivers 15 to 20 pages of spreadsheets to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. They list costs for feeding, clothing, billeting and maintaining 80,000 to 100,000 Pakistani troops in the volatile tribal area along the Afghan border, in support of U.S....
(By Robin Wright, The Washington Post)

Iran Affirms Its Defiance On Nuclear Program
Ahmadinejad Restates Intent to Ignore U.N.
(By Thomas Erdbrink, The Washington Post)

Sadr's Militia Enforces Cease-Fire With a Deadly Purge
(By Amit R. Paley, The Washington Post)

A New Generation Stands By in Cuba
Even Under Another Castro, Tech-Savvy Younger Leaders Could Bring 'Change in Style'
(By Manuel Roig-Franzia, The Washington Post)

String of Youthful Suicides Baffles Quiet Welsh County
Area Has Had 17 Self-Inflicted Deaths in Past 13 Months
(By Mary Jordan, The Washington Post)

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METRO
Cheers to Screams, With Lives Shattered in Between
Antonio Torney was partying at Club Elite in Temple Hills on Friday night when his cellphone rang.
(By Avis Thomas-Lester, The Washington Post)

Bill on Child Abuse Receives Initial Nod
(By Philip Rucker, The Washington Post)

Cameras Have Cut Violence, Study Says
Skeptics Suspect Crime 'Displacement'
(By Allison Klein, The Washington Post)

A Head Start for National Harbor
District Treasure Goes to Pr. George's Development
(By Anita Huslin, The Washington Post)

Programs to Aid Mentally Disabled Could Receive a Boost in Funding
(By Chris L. Jenkins, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Supreme Court Rules Employees Can Sue Over 401(k) Misconduct
The Supreme Court handed workers a major victory yesterday by allowing them to sue over mismanagement of their 401(k) retirement accounts, in which more than 50 million employees have invested nearly $3 trillion.
(By Carrie Johnson, The Washington Post)

Fed Reins in Growth Forecast
Soaring Prices Raise Concerns
(By Neil Irwin, The Washington Post)

McCain's Ties To Lobbyist Worried Aides
Before 2000 Campaign, Advisers Tried to Bar Her
(By Jeffrey H. Birnbaum and Michael D Shear, The Washington Post)

As Crucial Tests Loom, Clinton Hits Harder
She Says Obama Isn't Ready to Be President
(By Anne E. Kornblut and Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post)

Supreme Court Shields Medical-Device Makers
Decision Rules Out State Lawsuits Over Products That Meet FDA's Highest Standards
(By Robert Barnes, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Online Photos Not as Private As District Mother Assumed
Be careful what photographs you post online. About four months ago Meredith Massey uploaded three pictures of her children skinny-dipping, along with more than 50 other photos, to the online photo site Flickr. She marked those untitled and unclothed pictures "private" for her parents' eyes only. But...
(By Kendra Marr, The Washington Post)

Personal Tech
(Rob Pegoraro, washingtonpost.com)

Riding Brain Waves At a Game Expo
(By Mike Musgrove, The Washington Post)

Navy Missile Hits Satellite, Pentagon Says
No Confirmation It Ruptured Tank Containing Toxic Fuel
(By Marc Kaufman and Josh White, The Washington Post)

Waiting for a Blockbuster
Apple, Microsoft Make Cameo Improvements to Movie Downloads
(By Rob Pegoraro, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Nats' Dukes Talks About Changes
Elijah Dukes, the outfielder with the dazzling skills and the lengthy rap sheet, discusses the changes he has made as the Nationals introduce him at Space Coast Stadium.
(By Dave Sheinin, The Washington Post)

Up by Two, Capitals Settle for One Point
Washington Grabs Lead, Loses Shootout: Islanders 3, Capitals 2
(By Tarik El-Bashir, The Washington Post)

Bryant Spoils O'Neal's Suns Debut
Lakers Guard Scores 41, While Phoenix Center Scores 15, in a Big Win for L.A.: Lakers 130, Suns 124
(By Michael Wilbon, The Washington Post)

Hokies Burst Past Terps
2nd-Half Run Drops U-Md. Onto Bubble: Virginia Tech 69, Maryland 65
(By Eric Prisbell, The Washington Post)

Gibbons Hopes to Start With a Clean Slate
Tragedy, Injuries And Scandal Have Beset O's Outfielder
(By Marc Carig, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Quick as Lightning
Photography is a mystery that can never be resolved, only taken for granted.
(By Henry Allen, The Washington Post)

The Reliable Source
(By Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts, The Washington Post)

In Milan, Fall Is Laced With Promise
Prada, Missoni and Burberry Take Bold New Leaps
(By Robin Givhan, The Washington Post)

News Networks Bump Clinton Out of Picture
Obama Speech Cuts Into Opponent's Prime Time
(By Howard Kurtz, The Washington Post)

Naked Cowboy Wrangles an M& M In Times Square
(By David Segal, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Personal Tech
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro discusses his recent reviews and answers your personal tech questions.
(Rob Pegoraro, washingtonpost.com)

Celebritology Live
Get the Scoop on the Latest Gossip Making Waves on the Web
(Liz Kelly, washingtonpost.com)

Renovating Your Home for Resale
(Shane Tallant, washingtonpost.com)

What's Cooking Vegetarian
(Kim O'Donnel, washingtonpost.com)

Got Plans?
(The Going Out Gurus, washingtonpost.com)

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Partisanship, Not Principle
THE VENEER of gentility that once marked the proceedings of Virginia's General Assembly has faded badly this decade, giving way to spiteful partisan bickering over the budget. Three times the legislature has gone into overtime, forced to extend its regularly scheduled sessions because showdowns o...
(The Washington Post)

A Victory for Workers
The Supreme Court allows employees to sue their retirement plans.
(The Washington Post)

The Wrong Track
Police and residents need to be more vigilant in curbing illegal drag racing.
(The Washington Post)

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