Will Obama make history with his second inaugural speech?

Incumbent presidents don't have much success in making the history books the second time around

• Jan 21, 2013

A guide to today's inaugural events

As the president embarks on his second term, here's how Washington is celebrating

• Jan 21, 2013

Obama girls growing up before the country's eyes

Malia and Sasha Obama heading into another four years of a life fiercely protected but incomparably public

• Jan 21, 2013

D.C. police brace for inauguration bash

2,000 extra officers from across country drafted in to control crowds, with as many as 700,000 expected to attend

• Jan 21, 2013

Daughters growing up in the White House

From the children of President John F. Kennedy to President Barack Obama, here's a look at first daughters who have grown up in the White House

• Jan 20, 2013
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Obama sworn in, second term officially begins

The president was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts at the White House; inaugural ceremony takes place Monday

• Jan 20, 2013

Castro: As GOP splinters, "purple" Texas ahead

San Antonio Mayor and his twin brother in Congress on the changing face of Texas politics

• Jan 20, 2013

W.H. adviser: Obama will do "better" working with Congress

David Plouffe says the president plans to negotiate more with Congress in his second term

• Jan 20, 2013

W.H. adviser: "All" blame in Algerian hostage crisis on terrorists

David Plouffe says Algerian government should not be faulted for its tactics ending the hostage crisis

• Jan 20, 2013

Biden officially sworn in for second term

President Obama will be sworn in just before Noon ET today; inaugural ceremonies to be held Monday

• Jan 20, 2013

Did Obama keep first inaugural promises?

Looking back from the start of his second term, the president partially kept - and broke - some of the promises he made during his first inaugural address

• Jan 20, 2013

Fiscal crisis, budget battle mark Panetta's tenure

Defense secretary's time in the Pentagon came at a critical moment — dominated by the fiscal crisis and a struggle to protect defense budget

• Jan 19, 2013

Roe v. Wade at 40: Deep divide is its legacy

Forty years and roughly 55 million abortions later, the Supreme Court ruling's legacy is the opposite of consensus

• Jan 19, 2013

Son "honored" Obama will take oath on MLK's Bible

Martin Luther King III talks about his father's legacy, Obama's inauguration, and service to others

• Jan 19, 2013

Growing up in the White House

Historian Doug Wead talks about what life has been like for Malia and Sasha Obama and what the future may hold for them

• Jan 19, 2013

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