WASHINGTON (AP) — As massive crowds swarmed the National Mall on Tuesday to witness Barack Obama's inauguration as president, the man at the center of the maelstrom began the day quietly and reverently,...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasped the reins of power as America's first black president on Tuesday, saying the nation must choose "hope over fear, unity of purpose...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As he became a precedent-shattering president Tuesday, Barack Obama wrapped himself in America's deepest traditions, invoking God, the Bible, the Founding Fathers, cherished documents...

LONDON (AP) — A world made weary by war, recession, joblessness and fear shed its collective burden Tuesday to celebrate the arrival of a new American president. Bulls and goats were slaughtered...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As he left the White House for the last time, President George W. Bush blew a kiss out the window of his presidential limousine, a goodbye gesture at the closing of a two-term administration...

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...

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...

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...

WASHINGTON (AP) — From the best seats in the house, Barack Obama's inauguration proved to be a mix of serious reflection and fraternity-like ribbing with a dash of celebrity gazing. A select group...

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...

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...

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...