Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision
Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.
Birmingham private school assignment compares Barack Obama to monkeys
Biology students were given an assignment called 'an introduction to primates', which compared former President Barack Obama to apes, monkeys, and lemurs.
Barack Obama says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
The former president of the United States announced Sunday on Twitter that he's tested positive for COVID-19.
Former President Obama, US leaders mark one year since January 6 insurrection
Former President Barack Obama and other leaders released statements on the first anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
Obama hails the heroes of 9/11
President Barack Obama has lauded the heroes of 9/11 — and of the years since — in a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks.
Obama scales back plans for 60th birthday party amid coronavirus concerns
The guest list reportedly included Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney.
The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Sarah Obama, matriarch of Barack Obama's Kenyan family, dies at 99
Sarah Obama, the matriarch of former U.S. President Barack Obama's Kenyan family has died, relatives and officials confirmed Monday.
St. Pete's main library to be renamed after former President Obama in dedication on Friday
The St. Petersburg Main Library will soon be renamed after former President Barack Obama as part of the city's Black History Month celebrations.
Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen team up for ‘intimate’ podcast on life, fatherhood and friendship
Former President Barack Obama and singer Bruce Springsteen launched a new, eight-episode podcast on Spotify.
Tennessee man arrested after forging former President Obama's signature on handgun permit: reports
A man from Tennessee was arrested after allegedly applying for a gun permit under former President Obama’s name, according to a report.
Maryland lawmakers propose to rename Indian Head Highway after President Barack Obama
A proposal to rename a Maryland highway after President Barack Obama has been launched by two state lawmakers.
Obama reacts to violence at US Capitol: 'shame for our nation'
"History will rightly remember today’s violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation. But we’d be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise."
Barack Obama releases first volume of presidential memoir
Former President Barack Obama's first presidential memoir "A Promised Land" is in book stores Tuesday.
President Obama headlines Biden-Harris rally in Atlanta
On the eve of Election Day, former President Barack Obama traveled to Atlanta to rally support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Polling shows that the presidential race is extremely tight in Georgia and voters in the state could choose a Democratic presidential candidate for the first time in nearly three decades.
Obama to visit Georgia Monday for last-minute election rally
Former President Barack Obama is heading to Georgia the day before the election to try and turn the state blue.
Barack Obama campaigns for Joe Biden in Philadelphia with drive-in rally
With less than two weeks until Election Day, Barack Obama delivered a sweeping condemnation of Trump while urging voters not to sit out the Nov. 3 election. He cast Trump as uninterested in leading America through the unprecedented challenges the country is facing.
Biden taking down attack ads, Obama extends 'best wishes' to COVID-19-positive Trump
Joe Biden's campaign is removing all of its negative ads amid President Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis.