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President Barack Obama smiles as Dr. Willis Sheftall performs the honorary degree cermony during Morehouse College's spring commencement on May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. Ten thousand guests and more than 500 graduates sat in cloudy weather during the event.

President Obama delivers commencement speech

President Barack Obama traveled to Atlanta to speak at the Morehouse College spring commencement, May 19, 2013.

  • 4:38 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013
Late-night television host and comedian Conan O'Brien gestures as he speaks during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel, Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Washington. Seated right is Steven Thomma, White House Reporter for McClatchy Newspapers. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Politics, press and stars mix at dinner

The president and headliner Conan O'Brien traded barbs about each other and many of those attending the annual star-studded White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Here are some images from the evening's festivities:

  • 7:31 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013
A Firefighter Honor Guard prepares to salute a dozen caskets during a memorial service for victims of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco.

West memorial, 04.25.13

A memorial was held Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Waco for victims of the West fertilizer plant explosion.

  • 12:37 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013
Former President George W. Bush turns and waves as he follows President Barack and first lady Michelle Obama as they leave after the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas.

Bush Presidential Center dedication, 04.25.13

Photos from the Bush Presidential Center dedication ceremony in Dallas on April 25, 2013.

  • 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013
President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, The Easter Bunny and Robby Novak, better known as Kid President, speaks to the crowd on the South Lawn from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 1, 2013, during the annual Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obamas host annual Easter Egg Roll at White House

The White House was hopping Monday during the annual Easter Egg Roll.

  • 11:33 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2013
First Lady Michelle Obama is featured on magazine covers, photographed Monday, July 6, 2009, in Washington. Michelle Obama sells magazines: she's been splashed across the cover of Vogue, People, O magazine, Time and more, has been called a "solid seller," by People's managing editor Larry Hackett, and in a trio of recent polls, Michelle's favorability ratings beat her husband, President Barack Obama's 73-69, 67-54 and 76-72.

First Lady Vogues on the cover of a magazine

  • 7:27 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013
President Barack Obama speaks at the unveiling of a statue of Rosa Parks at the United States Capitol February 27, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Rosa Parks statue is unveiled in Washington

President Barack Obama and congressional leaders unveiled a full-length statue of civil rights icon Rosa Parks in the Capitol Wednesday.

  • 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama thank supports at the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama makes fashion splashes

Michelle Obama's outfits are always a topic of discussion. Follow photos of the First Lady's sense of style.

  • Updated: 4:36 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance during the Commander-In-Chief Inaugural ball at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

The President and Mrs. Obama celebrate at Inaugural balls

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama shined as they took center stage at two Inaugural balls.

  • Updated: 2:56 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013

Celebrities & famous faces seen at the 2013 Inauguration

The celebrities and other public figures came out in full swing to support the festivities in Washington, D.C.

  • Updated: 11:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

A nation celebrates: The 2013 Inauguration of President Barack Obama

Pictures from the 2013 inauguration where President Barack Obama was sworn-in for a second term.

  • Updated: 11:08 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

President Obama travels to Southeast Asia

President Barack Obama launched a three-day Southeast Asia tour, hailing alliances with countries as cornerstones of the administration's deeper commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.

  • 7:33 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012
Vice President of the United States. He said he would make the decision on whether to run or not at another time.

Possible 2016 presidential candidates

For some political junkies, it's never to early to start speculating about the 2016 Presidential Election. Take a look at some faces who could possibly factor into the next election.

  • 3:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012
It's striking to see how President Barack Obama's girls have grown since the 2008 presidential campaign. Let's take a look at Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11, over the past four years.

The Obama Girls through the years

  • 2:44 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Obama's grandmother celebrates

  • 12:22 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012
While President Barack Obama was the winner in last night's presidential contest, he wasn't the only victor. Take a look at who 'won big' and who was defeated during Election 2012.

Election 2012: The Winners and Losers

A review of who "won big" and who lost in the November 2012 Election.

  • 9:23 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Obama wins re-election, Romney bows out

President Barack Obama addresses the country shortly after Republican challenger Mitt Romney concedes the 2012 presidential race.

  • 1:36 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012
West Palm Beach -- Letitia Cartwright, of West Palm Beach, cheers after President Barack Obama is announced with 270 Electoral Votes at the Democratic Party election night celebration at the Embassy Suites in West Palm Beach on Tuesday. (Gary Coronado/The Palm Beach Post)

Americans react to Obama's re-election

Shortly after polls closed in the west, President Obama was declared the winner of the 2012 presidential election.

  • 12:07 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Candidates react to wins, losses

Some results were expected, others were too close to call until the last moment -- not just in the contest for electoral votes but in House and Senate races across the country.

  • 10:52 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012

In states hit by Sandy, voters find ways to polls

Election Day turnout is heavy in several storm-ravaged areas of New York and New Jersey.

  • 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012
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