Americans high on Obama, direction of US - poll
WASHINGTON (AP): For the first time in years, more Americans than not say the country is headed in the right direction, a sign that Barack Obama has used the first 100 days of his presidency to lift the public's mood and inspire hopes for a brighter...

First lady jokes Bo is 'kind of crazy'
WASHINGTON (AP): First dog Bo is a "kind of crazy" puppy who likes to chew on people's feet, Michelle Obama told children visiting the White House on Thursday. The first lady is spending a lot of time walking and training ...