President Barack Obama isn’t afraid to laugh at himself. In fact, he appears to revel in it.
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Iranian court hears appeal for U.S. journalist
An Iranian court started an appeal hearing Sunday for a U.S. journalist imprisoned in Tehran, the woman’s father told CNN. Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi was convicted in April on espionage charges in a one-day trial that was closed to the public
Twitter Goes to a Washington Dinner (a.k.a. #nerdprom)
TIME.com is following several members of the Twitterati as they attend the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in the enormous subterranean ballroom of the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. The conviviality actually began in the early afternoon, with the pre-party to be at the home of former Hardball Producer Tammy Haddad
Obama pokes fun of Republicans, Clinton, self at annual dinner
President Obama drew big laughs at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday, taking jabs at his administration, his Republican rivals and even himself. “I would like to talk about what my administration plans to achieve in the next 100 days,” Obama said. “During the second 100 days, we will design, build and open a library dedicated to my first 100 days.” He added later, “I believe that my next 100 days will be so successful, I will be able to complete them in 72 days — and on the 73rd day I will rest.” The Democratic president poked fun at the Republican Party, saying it “does not qualify for a bailout” and conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh “doesn’t count as a troubled asset.” Watch Obama deliver laughs at dinner » Obama touched on a few gaffes during his short time in office, from Vice President Joe Biden’s verbose tendencies to an unfortunate Air Force One photo op that frightened New Yorkers — playfully pointing his finger at his young daughters.
Israel’s Netanyahu: Taking a Turn Toward Pragmatism?
Israel is a nation of worriers. No matter how pleasant the evening, at a certain point, after the jokes and well into the merlot from the Judaean hills, the worrying starts. No doubt, Israelis have plenty to worry about.
Obama’s Interior Dept. Won’t Overturn Bush’s Polar Bear Rule
Polar bears have become the universal symbol of global warming, not so much because they’re cute or cuddly , but because it is eminently clear that climate change is killing them. Polar bears depend on solid sea ice for survival; it’s where they do their hunting. But when the ice begins to melt — as it has in recent years, thanks largely to warming — the bears can starve and die
‘Emma’ is top name for newborn girls in U.S.
Maybe it was the baby in "Friends." Or perhaps it was a thirst for comforting words that sound like "mama." Whatever the cause, the name “Emma” has climbed to the top of the cultural heap, transplanting the powerhouse “Emily” as the most popular name for baby girls in America. The Social Security Administration released its annual list of most popular baby names Friday, ahead of the Mother’s Day weekend. Topping the boys list for 2008 is the heavyweight “Jacob,” which has been the number one male moniker for 10 years
Obama to address Muslim relations in Egypt speech
President Obama will deliver a speech June 4 in Egypt on America’s relationship with the Muslim world, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced Friday. Egypt is “a country that in many ways represents the heart of the Arab world,” Gibbs said.
Four British soldiers die in Afghanistan in a day
Four British soldiers have been killed in one day in separate attacks in Afghanistan, the British Ministry of Defense announced Friday. The deaths happened in three incidents in the southern Helmand province, the ministry said
The Fire This Time: Is This Health Care’s Moment?
Economic crises come and go, but entitlements are forever. The Great Depression eventually dissipated, but Franklin Roosevelt’s crown jewel — the Social Security system — is still with us. And so it will be with the Obama Administration