The Obama Presidential Center is breaking its silence after years of criticism over its unconventional design, with an Obama Foundation official now addressing public questions about the project.

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Comedian Kumail Nanjiani has revealed the surreal moment his wife was told he was “doing it” with Michelle Obama — even though he’s never met the former first lady. “The Big Sick” star revealed in a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Former President Barack Obama and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, made a bold statement on Christmas Day after a year ...

Chicago faces — and braces — for another new year. What will 2026 bring architecturally? Here’s my annual look at the year ahead. The centerpiece of the Obama Presidential Center will be the 225-foot ...

Nearly one year into President Donald Trump’s second term in office, the economy looms over his approval rating as many voters remain deeply concerned about inflation and the cost of living—concerns ...

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*Former President Barack Obama took to X (formerly Twitter) on December 25, 2025, to share his annual Christmas greeting. His message was short but heartfelt, celebrating light and joy during the ...

President Donald Trump announced strikes against Nigeria on Christmas Day, marking the first time the United States has bombed the African nation as part of its counterterrorism efforts abroad. Trump, ...

The countdown to the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Library in Jackson Park, though much of the site is still behind a steel fence. CBS News Chicago was given a private tour of the premises ...