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SG members attend inauguration – 10:30 a.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
January 20, 2009

Six representatives of LSU Student Government flew to Washington D.C. earlier this week to take part in the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Barack Obama.Along with about 20 other members of the...

Kennedy taken from luncheon with Obama – 3:55 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., battling a brain tumor, became ill at a post-inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama on Tuesday and was taken by ambulance to a hospital. There...

In culminating moment, Biden is vice president – 11:40 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden, whose foreign policy expertise, Washington savvy and personal style earned him Barack Obama's trust and faith, was sworn in Tuesday as the 47th vice president of the...

Obama, Bush arrive – 10:40 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama and President George W. Bush have arrived at the U.S. Capitol for Obama's inauguration as the nation's 44th president. They traveled together in a motorcade...

Obama’s speech a quiet call to arms for Americans – 3:45 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — He spoke with gravity of the troubled times at hand and with confidence of the possibilities ahead, giving subtle nod to the groundbreaking nature of his ascendance to the presidency. Barack...

Gov. Jindal stays home for inauguration – 1:30 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal says he skipped the presidential inauguration ceremony because he doesn't like big crowds and prefers to watch it on television. Jindal said Tuesday that...

Obama talks of ‘new way forward’ on foreign policy – 11:40 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is telling the world's Muslims that his administration will be looking for a "new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect." And he's warning...

Inauguration security tight; cold taking a toll – 11 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities monitored a rush of intelligence leads Tuesday at the largest security operation in presidential inauguration history, including a possible threat from an East Africa...

Bush bids goodbye at Capitol, begins trip to Texas – 12:50 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — With one last handshake to President Barack Obama, George W. Bush boarded a helicopter on Tuesday at the Capitol and began his post-presidential life, closing a two-term administration...

Obama greets parade crowd outside limo – 3:50 p.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — To rousing cheers, newly inaugurated President Barack Obama has stepped out of his limousine to greet part of the enthusiastic crowd that has lined the route of his inaugural parade. Obama...

Inauguration security tight for festivities – 9:45 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities monitored a rush of intelligence leads Tuesday at the largest security operation in presidential inauguration history, including a possible threat from an East Africa...

International film festival begins tonight – 12:20 p.m.

By Alice Womble
Contributing writer
January 20, 2009

The international film festival series begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Dodson Auditorium with the showing of No Man's Land. The Student Activities Board sponsored the showings and will continue to show...