Jan 7th, 2009 · President-elect Barack Obama's desire to meet with the men who preceded him on the job led to lunch at the White House and a rare group photo in the Oval Office. The current occupant, President Bush, reminded all that the office "transcends the individual."
Dec 11th, 2008 · The animal rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is selling coffins. They are for people, not pets. The wooden boxes carry slogans, like "Lifetime PETA Member." The coffins are said to be eco-friendly. They're made of wood, with no nails, screws or animal-based glues. And the more adventurous occupant can be buried with the slogan, "Told You I Wouldn't Be Caught Dead in Fur!"
Nov 5th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama doesn't move in to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for another couple of months. But it turned out to be the site of spontaneous celebration by some of his supporters in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. The crowd didn't seem to be too worried about keeping the current occupants awake.
Oct 30th, 2008 · If Democrat Barack Obama wins the presidency, he will be the first White House occupant in a long time with a background in constitutional law. Fellow lawyers and friends say Obama would play a big role in personally selecting new Supreme Court justices.
Oct 29th, 2008 · After 21 months of campaigning, John McCain and Barack Obama are traveling non stop through battleground states — making their last best case to be the new occupant of the White House.
Jun 13th, 2008 · During his trips to Europe, President Bush became accustomed to mass demonstrations. But as his time in office nears an end, European animosity is waning, and there are plenty of signs that the continent is looking past Bush to the next occupant of the White House.
Jul 20th, 2006 · With the Israeli bombardment of Lebanon now in its ninth day, Israel is again warning the occupants of towns and cities in the southern part of the country to leave. Tyre has been the scene of some of the fiercest Israeli air strikes.
Jul 18th, 2006 · Afghans call it Bala Haizar, or simply "The Castle." Legend has it the fortress towering above the village of Qalat was built by Alexander the Great 2,000 years ago during his push into India. Since then, nearly every passing or invading army has used it -- the British, the Russians, the Taliban and now the Americans.