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Obamas Team Up With Airbnb Founder To Launch $100 Million Scholarship Fund
Barack and Michelle Obama said they received a $100 million contribution from Airbnb chief executive Brian Chesky for the Obama Foundation's Voyager Scholarship. A two-year program eligible for juniors and seniors in universities.
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Former Obama Officials Morell, Haines Likely Candidates For Biden Spy Jobs
Two former senior US intelligence officials - Michael Morell and Avril Haines - have emerged as leading contenders to serve as Director of National Intelligence or run the CIA in President-elect Joe Biden's administration, several current and former intelligence officials said.
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Lady Gaga And Five Former US Presidents Come Together. All For Charity
All five living former US presidents took part in a benefit concert - One America Appeal - to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts.
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US President Donald Trump Stands By Barack Obama Wiretap Accusation: White House
US President Donald Trump stands by his accusation that the Obama administration tapped his phones during the 2016 presidential campaign, the White House said on Thursday, despite three senior lawmakers rejecting Mr Trump's claim.
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US Senators Ask Government For Evidence Barack Obama Wiretapped Donald Trump
Two senior senators asked the FBI and Justice Department on Wednesday for any information they have on President Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claim that his predecessor Barack Obama wiretapped him during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign.
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Pentagon Delivers Draft Plan To Defeat ISIS To White House
A Pentagon-led preliminary plan to defeat the ISIS has been delivered to the White House and US Defense Secretary Jim (James) Mattis has briefed senior administration officials, a Defense Department spokesman told reporters.
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Barack Obama Appoints 2 Indian-Americans To Senior Administration Positions
Less than 100 hours before demitting office, outgoing US President Barack Obama today appointed two Indian-Americans to key administration positions.
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US Intercepts Capture Senior Russian Officials Celebrating Donald Trump Win
Senior officials in the Russian government celebrated Donald Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton as a geopolitical win for Moscow, according to U.S. officials who said that American intelligence agencies intercepted communications in the aftermath of the election in which Russian officials congratulated themselves on the outcome.
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Donald Trump Could Reverse Effects Of Barack Obama Order On Russia: Official
President-elect Donald Trump could reverse President Barack Obama's executive order and allow Russian intelligence officials back into the United States once he takes office, but that would be inadvisable, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.
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Barack Obama, John Kerry Behind 'Shameful' UN Settlement Vote: Official
US President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry are behind a "shameful" draft anti-settlement resolution at the UN Security Council, a senior Israeli government official said on Friday.
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Obamacare Repeal Could Take Months; Replacement, Years: Republican Aides
Repealing Obamacare could take months and developing replacement health insurance plans could take years, senior Republican aides in the US Congress said on Thursday, discouraging talk of a quick end to the program after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20.
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Pentagon And Intelligence Seek National Security Agency Chief's Removal
Top US military and intelligence leaders are pushing President Barack Obama to fire National Security Agency Chief Admiral Michael Rogers, US media reported on Saturday, even as Mr Rogers is apparently being considered for a senior position in the Donald Trump administration.
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Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin Agree To Continue Working Towards Syria Deal
President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have agreed to keep up negotiations over a cease-fire agreement for Syria, a senior Obama administration official said today.
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Policies Of President Barack Obama Helped India: US Official
The changing demographics of the US does not support the views of the Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, a former senior US official today said even as he termed "restraint" as the leitmotif of President's Obama policy.
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Saudi Prince In Charge Of Economy, Defence To Meet Obama On US Visit: Report
Saudi Arabia's deputy crown prince will fly to the United States on Monday for meetings with U.S. President Barack Obama, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and senior officials, Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awsat reported.
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Obamas Team Up With Airbnb Founder To Launch $100 Million Scholarship Fund
Barack and Michelle Obama said they received a $100 million contribution from Airbnb chief executive Brian Chesky for the Obama Foundation's Voyager Scholarship. A two-year program eligible for juniors and seniors in universities.
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Former Obama Officials Morell, Haines Likely Candidates For Biden Spy Jobs
Two former senior US intelligence officials - Michael Morell and Avril Haines - have emerged as leading contenders to serve as Director of National Intelligence or run the CIA in President-elect Joe Biden's administration, several current and former intelligence officials said.
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Lady Gaga And Five Former US Presidents Come Together. All For Charity
All five living former US presidents took part in a benefit concert - One America Appeal - to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts.
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US President Donald Trump Stands By Barack Obama Wiretap Accusation: White House
US President Donald Trump stands by his accusation that the Obama administration tapped his phones during the 2016 presidential campaign, the White House said on Thursday, despite three senior lawmakers rejecting Mr Trump's claim.
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US Senators Ask Government For Evidence Barack Obama Wiretapped Donald Trump
Two senior senators asked the FBI and Justice Department on Wednesday for any information they have on President Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claim that his predecessor Barack Obama wiretapped him during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign.
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Pentagon Delivers Draft Plan To Defeat ISIS To White House
A Pentagon-led preliminary plan to defeat the ISIS has been delivered to the White House and US Defense Secretary Jim (James) Mattis has briefed senior administration officials, a Defense Department spokesman told reporters.
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Barack Obama Appoints 2 Indian-Americans To Senior Administration Positions
Less than 100 hours before demitting office, outgoing US President Barack Obama today appointed two Indian-Americans to key administration positions.
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US Intercepts Capture Senior Russian Officials Celebrating Donald Trump Win
Senior officials in the Russian government celebrated Donald Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton as a geopolitical win for Moscow, according to U.S. officials who said that American intelligence agencies intercepted communications in the aftermath of the election in which Russian officials congratulated themselves on the outcome.
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Donald Trump Could Reverse Effects Of Barack Obama Order On Russia: Official
President-elect Donald Trump could reverse President Barack Obama's executive order and allow Russian intelligence officials back into the United States once he takes office, but that would be inadvisable, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.
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Barack Obama, John Kerry Behind 'Shameful' UN Settlement Vote: Official
US President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry are behind a "shameful" draft anti-settlement resolution at the UN Security Council, a senior Israeli government official said on Friday.
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Obamacare Repeal Could Take Months; Replacement, Years: Republican Aides
Repealing Obamacare could take months and developing replacement health insurance plans could take years, senior Republican aides in the US Congress said on Thursday, discouraging talk of a quick end to the program after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20.
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Pentagon And Intelligence Seek National Security Agency Chief's Removal
Top US military and intelligence leaders are pushing President Barack Obama to fire National Security Agency Chief Admiral Michael Rogers, US media reported on Saturday, even as Mr Rogers is apparently being considered for a senior position in the Donald Trump administration.
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Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin Agree To Continue Working Towards Syria Deal
President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have agreed to keep up negotiations over a cease-fire agreement for Syria, a senior Obama administration official said today.
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Policies Of President Barack Obama Helped India: US Official
The changing demographics of the US does not support the views of the Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, a former senior US official today said even as he termed "restraint" as the leitmotif of President's Obama policy.
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Saudi Prince In Charge Of Economy, Defence To Meet Obama On US Visit: Report
Saudi Arabia's deputy crown prince will fly to the United States on Monday for meetings with U.S. President Barack Obama, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and senior officials, Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awsat reported.
