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Eyepopping prints and sexy sailor looks in Paris

Bold prints, harem pants and beefy sailor looks ruled the catwalks Thursday on day one of Paris' menswear displays, with strong spring-summer 2010 collections by Belgium's critical darling Dries Van Noten, French luxury label Louis Vuitton and the country's one-time enfant terrible, Jean Paul Gaultier.

Mideast trip next step in Obama's Muslim outreach

Barack Obama began on Day One of his presidency to "reboot" America's damaged relationship with the world's 1.5 billion Muslims. With this week's Mideast trip and long-promised speech in Cairo, he takes a perilous leap into the effort.

FACT CHECK: Obama disowns deficit he helped shape

"That wasn't me," President Barack Obama said on his 100th day in office, disclaiming responsibility for the huge budget deficit waiting for him on Day One.

Obama's whirlwind first day: economy, war and more

In a first-day whirlwind, President Barack Obama showcased efforts to revive the economy on Wednesday, summoned top military officials to the White House to chart a new course in Iraq and eased into the daunting thicket of Middle East diplomacy.

GOP convention script goes straight to rewrite

Republican National Convention script, Day One: Take your seats, 2:39 p.m. Call to order, 2:45 p.m. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance, 2:49 p.m. Singing of the national anthem by Miss Minnesota 2008, 2:52 p.m.

Drilling for oil a hot topic at GOP

It may have been in vogue in Alaska forever, but drilling for oil has never been so hot with Republicans as it was on the floor during the final night of the Republican National Convention.

Laura Bush to address convention

First lady Laura Bush says she'll be addressing Monday's opening session of the Republican National Convention, but Day One of the gathering won't be the big celebration that once was planned.

Convention off to rocky start amid hurricane

Republicans set aside the agenda to focus on hurricane relief in the opening hours of their national convention, only to see the scaled-back program for Day One overshadowed by jarring disclosures about the family and work life of John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.

McCain vows to end partisan rancor in Washington

John McCain, a POW turned political rebel, vowed Thursday night to vanquish the "constant partisan rancor" plaguing the nation as he launched his fall campaign for the White House. "Change is coming" to Washington, he promised the Republican National Convention.

Obama Swipes at Clinton's Experience

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama contends that former President Clinton can lead the nation on the first day but Clinton's wife — and Obama's chief rival — cannot.

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The Difference Between the Last President and a Good President
Source: The Agitator

Yes, it's only been one day. But this is mighty impressive. Obama's top priority upon taking office was to sign orders rolling back his predecessor's expansion of executive power.

Exclusive: Aides map first 100 hours - Politico.com
Source: Politico

Vans will be poised at the Capitol to take a few top aides of Barack Obama's to their new offices at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. as soon as he is sworn in, transition aides told Politico.

'In with a bang' Obama dismays the faithful
Source: The Times

Fifty days before President George W Bush packs his bags for Texas, Obama has already usurped much of his predecessor's authority. Yet in doing so he has exposed himself to early controversy that may seriously shorten the presidential honeymoon that most new incumbents enjoy.

RNC - Day One

After hearing the news of Hurricane Gustav and the subsequent cancellation of most of day one at the Republican National Convention, including scheduled speeches by President Bush and Vice President Cheney, I knew today would a bit different. Morning and Protests After a disappoi …

American Hats

There is an argument to be made that the cancellation of President Bush's speech, and reduction of the convention to only the minimal elements yesterday can be seen as a positive to McCain's campaign.

Hillary Clinton, Let's Talk "Day One"
Source: Baldwin Park Democrat

You say that you're more qualified than Barack Obama to be President on "day one" ... and that you're ready to be Commander-in-Chief on "day one". Just what in your background makes you believe that you are the better "day one" candidate?

Let's Get to Work.
Source: Pinko Magazine

Hillary Clinton says she will be ready on day one. Why? What happens on Day One? This poster says it all.

Daily Picks: NBA Playoffs, Day 1

DAY ONE - The Playoffs kick off today with Vince Carter's return to Toronto, a rematch series from last season, Dwight Howard's playoff debut, and a compelling 4-5 match up in the west.

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