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Finding the butler

The reporter who uncovered the story that inspired the movie ‘The Butler’ talks to MiNDFOOD about his life-changing discovery.

No signs of relief as US leaders still deadlocked on government shutdown

No relief after President Obama met with Congressional leaders to try to break a deadlock that has shut down the US government.

Michelle Obama drops rap album to fight obesity

‘Veggie Luv’ and ‘You R What U Eat’ are just some of the songs you’ll find on Michelle Obama’s new rap album.

Obama peers out Nelson Mandela’s jail cell window

The President and his family visit Robben Island prison where Mandela spent 18 years of his 27-year prison sentence.

Obama opens up about his absent father

US President Barack Obama marks Father’s Day with candid reflections on growing up with a single parent.

Presidential Funnies

President Barack Obama’s 2013 White House Correspondent’s Dinner speech had the room in stitches, with tongue-in-cheek quips and one hilarious photo.

A decade of war is ending

As he made his inaugural address in January this year, US President Barack Obama made a reference to the withdrawal […]

Michelle Obama wades into gun debate

As a general rule, First Ladies focus on very neutral issues, but this week Michelle Obama has weighed in on the US gun control debate, with a personal speech in her hometown of Chicago.

Open mind needed to crack the human brain code

A million dollar US project hopes to unlock the mysteries of the brain & map its pathways.

5 of our favourite April Fool’s pranks

Google, Lindsay Lohan, even President Obama got into the April Fool’s spirit this year, unleashing their prankster selves for a day. Here are our five favourite hoaxes from April 1.

Michelle Obama Shows Off Her Moves

First Lady Michelle Obama shows off her dance moves with late night host Jimmy Fallon in an appearance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” airing on Saturday.

Obama tees off with Tiger Woods

US President Barack Obama played a historic round of golf over the weekend, hitting the greens with world number two Tiger Woods .

Afghans mull US withdrawal

The Afghan government welcomes US President Barack Obama’s plans for the withdrawal of troops, but some residents are concerned that Afghan security forces will struggle to cope.

Obama says “Happy Waitangi Day!”

US President Barack Obama and his new secretary of state, John Kerry, have bid all New Zealanders a happy Waitangi Day.

GALLERY: Obama’s Inauguration

Beyonce lip-synced, while Alicia Keys, Marc Anthony, and Kelly Clarkson sang at the star-studded inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama in Washington. Scroll through all the highlights from the event.

Barack Obama second inauguration underway

President Barack Obama urged Americans to reject political “absolutism” and “seize the day” as he kicked off his second term.

Obama unveils new gun control measures

Proposed gun control measures unveiled yesterday by US president Barack Obama have been met with much praise, but will the current shift in US public sentiment be enough to ensure real change?

Obama picks Beyonce to sing at Inauguration

First dog Bo inspects White House decorations

The Obamas’ pet dog Bo makes his final inspection of this year’s White House holiday decorations before guests arrive to view the splendor at the presidential home.

Obama goes Christmas shopping

U.S. President Barack Obama goes holiday shopping with his daughters at a bookstore in Arlington, Virginia.

Celebrations erupt outside White House

Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama celebrate outside the White House as television networks project Obama victory.

Obama takes final swings at Romney

During a glitzy campaign rally, Barack Obama criticizes challenger Mitt Romney as the race for the White House enters the home stretch.

Hurricane Sandy shuts down Wall Street

Sandbags block the entrance of New York Stock Exchange in downtown Manhattan as Hurricane Sandy made its approach in New York.

Obama: “I’m confident that we are ready”

President Barack Obama canceled campaign events to return to Washington to warn Americans to expect power outages and to heed evacuation orders as Hurricane Sandy approaches.

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