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Jun 17, 2024, 12:29 PM
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Barack Obama says Michelle told their daughters to avoid a career in politics
Former President Barack Obama says his daughters are not likely to follow in his footsteps into a career in politics.Jun 17, 2024, 12:29 PM
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Jun 10, 2024, 4:45 PM
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Michelle and Barack Obama share rare photos of daughter Sasha to mark her 23rd birthday
Sasha graduated from University of Southern California last May.Jun 10, 2024, 4:45 PM
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Jan 31, 2024, 7:58 PM
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Former Presidents Obama, Clinton to support Biden at campaign event
President Joe Biden’s campaign is planning a fundraising event with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.Jan 31, 2024, 7:58 PM
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Nov 6, 2023, 5:15 PM
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'Nobody's hands are clean': Obama breaks with Biden on language around Israel support
Democratic backing for President Joe Biden is wavering when it comes to his support for Israel as the conflict in the Middle East rages on.Nov 6, 2023, 5:15 PM
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Nov 3, 2023, 1:17 PM
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How Obama helped President Biden draft the AI executive order
Former President Barack Obama helped draft the new artificial intelligence policy that President Joe Biden rolled out earlier this week, aides said.Nov 3, 2023, 1:17 PM
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Jul 5, 2023, 10:39 PM
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Man with guns arrested near Obama home 'attempted to evade' Secret Service: Prosecutors
Jan. 6 defendant Taylor Taranto had been set for a detention hearing Wednesday.Jul 5, 2023, 10:39 PM
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Jun 29, 2023, 6:08 PM
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Man with Jan. 6 warrant arrested near Obama DC home
Taylor Taranto, who has a Jan. 6-related warrant, was arrested near former President Barack Obama’s Washington, D.C., house, officials say.Jun 29, 2023, 6:08 PM
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Jun 17, 2023, 11:58 AM
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Tim Scott, Nikki Haley blast Obama's criticisms of how they handle race relations
Sen. Tim Scott and former Gov. Nikki Haley hit back at former President Barack Obama for his criticism of their handling of race.Jun 17, 2023, 11:58 AM
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Dec 1, 2022, 11:35 PM
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Obama stumps for Warnock with five days left to go in Georgia runoff
Five days before the Georgia Senate runoff, Barack Obama campaigned for Raphael Warnock in Atlanta on ThursdayDec 1, 2022, 11:35 PM
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Nov 5, 2022, 8:10 PM
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Biden, Obama and Trump hold dueling midterm rallies in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's marquee Senate race could determine which party wins control of the chamber.Nov 5, 2022, 8:10 PM
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Nov 3, 2022, 5:48 PM
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Obama roasts GOP 'cast of characters' at Arizona rally for Democrats in tight races
Former President Barack Obama continued his crisscrossing of battlegrounds Wednesday in Arizona to help Democrats hold the Senate and keep election deniers out of office.Nov 3, 2022, 5:48 PM
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Oct 28, 2022, 10:40 PM
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Obama hits campaign trail for midterms final stretch. First stop, Georgia
Obama visits Georgia Friday to campaign for the Democratic ticket, appearing with Sen. Raphael Warnock and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.Oct 28, 2022, 10:40 PM
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Oct 16, 2022, 6:07 PM
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Everywhere Obama is going to be ahead of Democrats' midterm crunch
Barack Obama, one of the most popular figures in the Democratic Party, is set to hit the campaign trail in the final stretch to the midterm electionsOct 16, 2022, 6:07 PM
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Oct 3, 2022, 2:15 PM
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Barack and Michelle Obama celebrate 30 years of marriage: 'I won the lottery that day'
The couple shared sweet tributes to each other on social media.Oct 3, 2022, 2:15 PM
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Sep 7, 2022, 3:12 PM
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Obamas, Bidens reunite at White House for official portrait unveiling
The last presidential portrait unveiling took place 10 years ago.Sep 7, 2022, 3:12 PM
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Mar 13, 2022, 3:52 PM
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Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19, former president confirms on Twitter
The 44th president is "feeling fine" other than a scratchy throat, he said.Mar 13, 2022, 3:52 PM
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Sep 27, 2021, 6:32 PM
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Exclusive: Obama says US 'desperately needs' Biden agenda, supports taxing the rich
Former President Barack Obama endorsed the Biden administration's domestic agenda while speaking with Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts in an exclusive interview.Sep 27, 2021, 6:32 PM
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Sep 28, 2021, 7:00 AM
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Obama says Haitian migrants' plight is 'heartbreaking,' but Biden knows system is broken
Former President Barack Obama believes the migrant crisis at the border in Del Rio, Texas, is "heartbreaking," he told "GMA."Sep 28, 2021, 7:00 AM
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Sep 28, 2021, 8:01 AM
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Obama says presidential center will invest in community, empower youth
Former President Barack Obama spoke with "GMA" co-anchor Robin Roberts about helping Chicago's South Side.Sep 28, 2021, 8:01 AM
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Sep 27, 2021, 8:56 PM
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Exclusive: Barack Obama defends location of Obama Center, is 'absolutely confident' it will benefit community
Barack Obama reflected on the Obama Center's mission and defended his decision to choose historic Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side as the site to honor his legacy.Sep 27, 2021, 8:56 PM
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Aug 4, 2021, 9:24 AM
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Obama scales back 60th birthday bash amid COVID questions
Amid rising Covid concerns, former President Barack Obama is scaling back his 60th birthday bash planned for the weekend.Aug 4, 2021, 9:24 AM
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Aug 2, 2021, 4:39 PM
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Obama to host hundreds at 60th birthday party amid COVID concerns
Former President Barack Obama is set planning to host hundreds of people at his 60th birthday Martha's Vineyard party amid COVID concerns.Aug 2, 2021, 4:39 PM
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Jun 18, 2021, 7:00 AM
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President Obama on the keys to democracy's survival, healing racial divide
As Juneteenth approaches, the former president says he trusts in a new generation fighting for equal rights.Jun 18, 2021, 7:00 AM
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May 8, 2021, 4:11 PM
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Bo, the Obama family dog, has died
Bo joined the first family in April 2009.May 8, 2021, 4:11 PM
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Feb 23, 2021, 11:18 AM
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Inside new podcast featuring Bruce Springsteen in conversation with Barack Obama
Last year, Bruce Springsteen sat down for a conversation with former President Barack Obama that is the focus of a new podcast called "Renegades: Born in the USA."Feb 23, 2021, 11:18 AM
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Dec 21, 2020, 10:50 AM
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Barack Obama talks having daughter Malia's boyfriend quarantine with the family
Barack Obama discussed having daughter Malia's boyfriend quarantine with the family and how it affected their grocery bill.Dec 21, 2020, 10:50 AM
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Oct 15, 2020, 6:00 AM
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President Obama's message to voters in new DNC ad: 'It's going to be close'
Former President Obama has a message for Democrats in the campaign's waning days. "It's going to be close," he says in a new get-out-the-vote digital ad.Oct 15, 2020, 6:00 AM
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Sep 17, 2020, 10:09 AM
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'A Promised Land': 1st volume of Barack Obama's presidential memoirs coming out in November
Former President Barack Obama's first presidential memoir "A Promised Land," will be released Nov. 17 and cover his rise to the White House and first term in office.Sep 17, 2020, 10:09 AM
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Jun 8, 2020, 11:45 AM
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Barack and Michelle Obama impart important life lessons to grads in 'Dear Class of 2020' speeches
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama imparted important life lessons to 2020 graduates in their 'Dear Class of 2020' speeches on YouTube.Jun 8, 2020, 11:45 AM
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Jun 3, 2020, 6:31 PM
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Former President Barack Obama to young people of color: 'Your lives matter. Your dreams matter.'
On the heels of mass protests over George Floyd's death, the MBK Alliance, part of former President Barack Obama's foundation, held a town hall on reimagining policing.Jun 3, 2020, 6:31 PM
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May 18, 2020, 12:14 PM
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Barack Obama joins Michelle Obama for story time as special guest
Former president Barack Obama joined wife Michelle Obama for a virtual story time as part of the former first lady's "Mondays with Michelle Obama" series.May 18, 2020, 12:14 PM
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May 5, 2020, 1:19 PM
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Barack and Michelle Obama will deliver commencement speeches for the class of 2020
Barack Obama is giving a high school commencement speech for the class of 2020 in a "Graduate Together" event.May 5, 2020, 1:19 PM
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Feb 11, 2020, 4:07 AM
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Barack Obama might not be on the Democratic ballot, but he's on the airwaves
2020 Democrats are featuring Obama in their ads and touting their connections.Feb 11, 2020, 4:07 AM
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Dec 30, 2019, 2:20 PM
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Barack Obama reveals favorite music of 2019 including hits from Lizzo, Lil Nas X and The Black Keys
Former U.S. President Barack Obama released his favorite music, movies and books of 2019.Dec 30, 2019, 2:20 PM
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Dec 20, 2019, 1:21 PM
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3-month-old baby gets hug, kiss from former President Barack Obama
The baby's dad is stationed in Hawaii with the U.S. Navy. President Barack Obama met the baby on a golf course.Dec 20, 2019, 1:21 PM
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Dec 16, 2019, 11:06 AM
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Barack Obama suggests nations would improve 'across the board' with women in control
Former President Barack Obama said most of the world's problems came from old people and men holding onto powerDec 16, 2019, 11:06 AM
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Nov 21, 2019, 11:31 PM
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Barack Obama urges anxious Democrats to 'chill out' over 2020 candidates at California fundraiser
Former President Barack Obama is no longer sitting on the sidelines of the 2020 Democratic primary, once again wading into the political sphere with a warning.Nov 21, 2019, 11:31 PM
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Oct 4, 2019, 12:17 PM
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White House guard dog honored with UK award for protecting Obama family
Hurricane, a US Secret Service dog who protected President Obama and family from an intruder, honored for his outstanding devotion to duty with the "Animal OBE."Oct 4, 2019, 12:17 PM
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Oct 3, 2019, 12:43 PM
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Barack and Michelle Obama share sweet posts to celebrate 27th wedding anniversary
The former president and first lady are the parents of two college-aged daughters.Oct 3, 2019, 12:43 PM
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Aug 6, 2019, 10:36 AM
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Trump hits back at Obama rebuke of divisive language in wake of mass shootings
Former President Barack Obama tweeted his criticism of U.S. leadership following the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.Aug 6, 2019, 10:36 AM
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