President Obama

President-elect Barack Obama is nearly finished choosing his Cabinet as he prepares to leave Saturday on a holiday vacation in his native Hawaii.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama has named an environment team that signals his determination to tackle global warming quickly and develop alternative forms of energy.

Presidential electors have formally elected Barack Obama the nation's 44th president.

“If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy – tonight is your answer.” President Barack Obama