'There are a lot of open arms for Palin'
Sarah Palin's supporters want her to run for president, but to millions of others she is an embarrassing joke.
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Showing the new tenants the ropes: Dignity and disdain
When Bush and Obama meet at the White House on Monday for the "psychological transfer" between them, the moment has potential for awkwardness.
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'We are witnessing history'
As early risers made their way to work on Wednesday they were greeted by chants of "Obama" from the terrace of Giles restaurant in Johannesburg.
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Barack and Michelle: A Chicago love story
At 8 o'clock last Monday morning, the day before he was to become president elect, learned that the woman who had raised him was dead.
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Barack's popularity balloons
The Troyeville Hotel heaved with party people on Wednesday night as hundreds turned up to celebrate Barack Obama's White House win.
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A shower of meteors for Obama
As US election day approached, both presidential candidates were given a CIA briefing, sketching out the shape of the world the winner would inherit.
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The best of times, the worst of times -- and the silliest
"I wish you would make up your mind, Mr Dickens. Was it the best of times or was it the worst of times? It could scarcely have been both."
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It's the meltdown, stupid
Look back at the polls just two months ago and you will see that John McCain was nipping at Barack Obama's heels in the race to the White House.
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The day that changed the world
US citizen Tanya Pampalone headed to the Hyatt hotel to watch, wait and finally weep as Barack Obama triumphed.
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The challenge ahead
Let's be clear about this: Barack Obama has achieved an immense and historic victory.
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