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President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden

SPOTLIGHT FEATURE January 2009

The Presidential Inauguration

On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th U.S. president.

World History Spotlight

Ancient Egyptian Queen’s Pyramid Discovered

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 4,300-year-old pyramid.

Issues in World Geography

Myanmar: A popular comedian in Myanmar has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.

The Democratic Republic of Congo: Fighting broke out in August of 2008, and has been ongoing despite the efforts of a large United Nations peacekeeping force.

Russia: On November 19, a bill in the Russian parliament to extend the term served by the Russian president has passed two of the three necessary votes.

2008 Presidential Election

Election 2008

INTERACTIVE ELECTION COVERAGE, PODCASTS, and ELECTION COMMENTARY FROM ROBERT DALLEK

View up-to-the-minute election news, photos, and video.

Economics Spotlight

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Economic Updates

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American History Spotlight

Judge Orders Five Guantanamo Prisoners To Be Freed

A federal judge has ruled that five Algerians held for nearly seven years are to be released from the military prison.

Today in History

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