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Bobby Brown Leaves Church Before Funeral
Update as of 4:35 p.m. ET, February 18: ABC News’ web site has published a statement released by a representative for Bobby Brown, which says, “My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston. We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions. I…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 17: Campaigning in Washington
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart San Francisco, California en route Everett, Washington. The departure from San Francisco International Airport and the arrival at Paine Field Airport are open press. Later in the morning, the President will…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 16: Campaigning in California
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence in Corona Del Mar, California. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only. Later, the President will depart Los Angeles, California…
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Watch It Live: No Black History Month?
Join The Root as we live-stream WGBH TV’s Basic Black program, which will tackle a controversial issue: Is Black History Month still necessary? Filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman asks this question in his upcoming documentary, More Than a Month, which chronicles the adventures and lessons from Tilghman’s one-man cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. Experts…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 15: Discussing the Economy in Milwaukee
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The departure from…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 14: Meeting With China's VP
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and then meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. Later, the President and the Vice President will hold a meeting with Vice President…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 13: Awarding National Medal of Arts
Office of the Press Secretary DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will travel to Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia, to deliver remarks to…
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Whitney Houston Through the Years
1984: New Jersey native Whitney Houston sings at a New York City nightclub. Feb. 25, 1986: Houston in the press room at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards holding her first Grammy. She would go on to win five more throughout her career. She was nominated 26 times. Dec. 20, 1987: Houston poses with her mother,…
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What Pinterest is: It’s an online collection of visual “pinboards” that showcase unique, inspiring designs and images from across the Web. How it works: It’s as simple as creating a Pinterest profile with your Facebook or Twitter accounts. Add the “Pin It” button to your browser’s bookmark bar and simply click it whenever you come…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 10: Signing Act Sponsored by Giffords
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will sign H.R. 3801, the Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention…
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