Nation Jul 18 Obama awarded Medal of Honor to Vietnam War veteran President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles of Ypsilanti, Michigan during a ceremony Monday at the White House.
Nation Jul 17 Obama condemns attack on Baton Rouge officers The attacks on public servants and the rule of law "have to stop," President Barack Obama said Sunday.
World Jun 28 Obama says he doesn't anticipate 'major, cataclysmic changes' from EU exit WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama isn't expecting "major, cataclysmic changes" as a result of Britain's pending exit from the European Union.
Nation May 30 Obama marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery ARLINGTON, Va. — President Barack Obama challenged Americans on Memorial Day to fill the silence from those who died serving their country with love and support for families of the fallen, "not just with words but with our actions."…
Nation May 09 Obama signs legislation designating bison as national mammal WASHINGTON — The bison has become the official national mammal of the United States under legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama on Monday.
Nation May 04 Obama drinks filtered city water in Flint to show it's safe FLINT, Mich. — Showing support for the beleaguered residents of Flint, Michigan, President Barack Obama drank filtered city water on Wednesday to show that it is again safe following a lead-contamination crisis.
Education May 03 Obama honors Connecticut woman as Teacher of the Year WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is honoring as National Teacher of the Year a Connecticut woman who has demonstrated through her own life that students can overcome obstacles.
Education Apr 28 Education Department launches new website for student loan borrowers WASHINGTON — The Department of Education has launched a new website to help people with student loans find a repayment option that best suits their needs.
Science Apr 13 Obama plans to attend his final White House Science Fair WASHINGTON — Some of America's brightest children will visit the White House as President Barack Obama holds his final science fair to highlight work that excelled in a broad range of competitions.
Politics Mar 30 Presidential campaign roils Obama's free-trade plans WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton agree on almost nothing. Except for their dislike of a sweeping agreement that would erase most tariffs and other trade barriers among the United States and 11 other nations.