US investors heaved a sigh of relief overnight, as the Obama administration unveiled a $25 billion settlement with five major home lenders over foreclosure abuses.
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Video of the Day: Obama shoots marshmallows from a cannon
At the White House Science Fair, US President Barack Obama met a year eight kid who had built an air cannon that shoots marshmallows. Of course, Obama had to give it a go …
Video of the Day: Obama interviewed by the internet
US President Barack Obama participated in a Google+ and YouTube interview earlier this week, with everyday US citizens talking via video chat to the president. Obama even told one woman whose engineer husband struggled to find work that she should send his resume in and Obama would see if he could help (she did and […]
Obama’s job speech: when you wish upon a star…
On Thursday Barack Obama unveiled a major new plan to boost tourism and jobs but the GOP responded with laughter at his choice of location: Disneyland, reports Jennifer Epstein.
White House Chief of Staff calls it quits
A year after taking the job, White House Chief of Staff William Daley has resigned in the lead up to Barack Obama’s reelection campaign, reports David Nakamura.
White House down the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland party
Details of an Alice in Wonderland White House dress up party — featuring Johnny Depp in character — were kept secret due to concerns it might create a bad PR look, according to New York Post.
On the campaign bus with Mitt Romney
Republican candidate hopeful Mitt Romney sits down for a chat about his views on Obama, empathy for people who’ve lost their jobs and pursuing immigration reform.
Chávez to Obama: ‘you are a clown’
Hugo Chávez has launched a stinging attack on Barack Obama in the wake of critical comments written by the US President about Venezuela’s links with Iran and Cuba, labelling him ‘irresponsible’ and ‘a clown’, reports Tom Phillips.
Obama could win by a country mile
Barack Obama’s approval rating may be low, but who can explain how he’s beating Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney in South Carolina, of all places? It’s possible that the President will win the next election by a landslide, writes Michael Tomasky
Carr: we need to treat China with more respect
Given Australia’s reliance on trade with China — which has shown no hints of expansionist tactics — why did we allow the announcement of a US military base to be associated with Barack Obama’s aggressive anti-China speech? asks Bob Carr.
Does Obama actually want to get re-elected?
How to explain Barack Obama’s bizarre series of bungles and thinly veiled attacks on the American public? Is it possible that he actually doesn’t want to spend four more years in the top job? asks Joseph Curl.
Climbling the fence of the Delamere air weapons range
Most people wouldn’t have heard of the Delamere air weapons range before Barack Obama’s visit to Darwin last week. So where — and what — transpires in this area that covers around half a million acres? asks Bob Gosford.
The Republican revival of pro-torture rhetoric
All GOP front-runners have extolled the supposed virtues of torture, resting on the disturbing assumption that there is public support for brutality and lawlessness. But on the same subject Barack Obama is far from guilt-free, writes Richard A Falk.
linguistics A look at Obama’s use of local lingo
When Barack Obama came to town he surprised many by showing off his use of Aussie vernacular. Lauren Gawne looks at the expressions he used and how well he fared.
Media briefs: NZ’s storm in a tea cup … Levison latest … Milly Dowler’s parents to testify
In today’s Media Briefs: TVNZ issued search warrant for ‘cup of tea’ … News Magazines rebrands …. Gold Coast mayor unhappy with 60 Minutes, The Department of Corrections and more …
Sideshow Alley: Bottoms to that
This week’s Sideshow Alley winner earns the prize for using the word “bottoms’ in a story about the President of the United States.
Can Australia serve two masters?
China is Australia’s most significant trade partner (although we are not theirs). The USA is our most significant political partner. How do we balance the two? asks Aaron Fernandes.
Obamarama: he came, he saw, he left quickly
Crikey media wrap: Barack Obama’s first visit to Australia as president may have been brief, but the media coverage was not.
