Latest blog headlines Mideast tightrope: Obama in high-stakes talks with leaders of both sides (7/23/2008 22:43:11 PM) In pre-dawn Jerusalem, Obama prays at Western Wall (7/23/2008 22:33:31 PM) Obama's Berlin campaign rally (7/23/2008 20:55:08 PM) Obama family People cover (7/23/2008 19:38:44 PM) Obama's David Axelrod asked "how does this overseas trip help Obama get elected president?" (7/23/2008 16:58:46 PM) Obama appeals to PA Prime Minister Fayyad for Illinois woman with daughters trapped in West Bank (7/23/2008 16:13:26 PM) Exclusive: Menu from July 22, 2008 dinner hosted King Abdullahn and Queen Rania for Obama, Hagel and Reed. (7/23/2008 12:58:18 PM) Video: Obama news conference in Israel (7/23/2008 12:54:49 PM) Pool Report: Obama meets with Palestinians in Ramallah (7/23/2008 09:00:13 AM) A tired Obama visits Yad Vashem (7/23/2008 04:50:13 AM)
The Oprah-bama factor
Stumping in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina
Consumers clamor to buy "Oprah's Favorite Things." Now we'll soon know if Oprah Winfrey can translate her ability to sell books, products, magazines and herself to politics.
'I'm out of my pew'
Video: Obama speaks at Change Rocks
Obama rocks vote with Wilco
Lynn Sweet blogs from Iowa
Obama's family tree
Warriors and presidents
One of his ancestors accused a fellow New England colonist of witchcraft and later stole from the governor's house. Another had two brothers killed by American Indians, who scalped one brother and kidnapped the other's daughter.
Obama's family tree
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Photos: Obama's family tree
Bios of family members
Special section: Barack Obama
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