Obama's upcoming issues include health care, Afghanistan and federal deficit.
A college of music in Minnesota is offering a hip-hop diploma program they say is the first in the nation. They say rap is a dominating commercial force and deserves serious study, with students learning from rappers and DJs. (Nov. 24)
The White House is acknowledging that getting a binding agreement for cutting greenhouse gases at the Copenhagen Summit is very unlikely.
A Florida man claims he was was at the center of a incident worthy of James Bond. Herve Jaubert claims a plan to design personal submarines failed and he had to leave a Middle East country like a covert spy. (Nov. 24)
Indonesians express disappointment with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's handling of a corruption case.
The presence of green algae on the coast of Brittany is more than an eyesore -- gasses given off by the algae are harmful, and have already claimed the life of a horse. The problem is thought to be caused by nitrates in the sea, the byproducts of intensive agriculture. It's sparked a fierce debate in France about farming methods, with many farmers now saying they feel victimised. Duration: 01:42
The Islamic hajj pilgrimage this year peaks from November 25 to 29, coinciding with the height of a global alert over swine flu. Of the 6,000 Muslim faithful in Jordan preparing their journey, few have been vaccinated against the strain. Duration: 1:40
Cambodian schoolchildren are only just starting to learn about the murderous Khmer Rouge regime with the help of new textbooks. The hardline regime killed up to two million people during its 1975-9 rule. Duration: 01:54.
A New South Wales toddler who can't swallow food is flying to Austria so doctors can help her eat.
The UNC forward thinks the Heels are a long way from where they need to be, but believes his teammates and Roy Williams will help turn things around.
A bandit is on the loose in Nevada, but police believe the culprit might be a 700 lb. Black bear. Authorities think the same bear may be responsible for a series of garage break-ins over the past three years. (Nov. 24)
Graves believes the defense needs improving after the win against Gardner-Webb.
More than 2.1 million drop-side cribs by Stork Craft Manufacturing are being recalled, the biggest crib recall in U.S history, following reports of four infant suffocations. (Nov. 24)
The UNC forward talks about how hard he took the Syracuse loss before tying a career high with 22 points versus Gardner-Webb.
Heavy security patrols the streets of a southern Philippines town, after a massacre left at least 24 people abducted and brutally murdered.
Deon Thompson has a career night, and UNC gets back in the win column with a 93-72 victory against Gardner-Webb.
The International Emmys bring out stars from around the world - from Sir David Frost, who was honored with The Founders Award, to Ed Westwick, of the CW's 'Gossip Girl.' (Nov. 24)
Residents in north-west England are assessing damage caused by the country's heaviest rain on record.
Prosecutors say John Kerry's eldest daughter won't be charged with drunken driving in Los Angeles. Alexandra Kerry will not be charged because of a lack of evidence. (Nov. 24)
When asked to comment on the sex scandal that is threatening Mike Rann's career, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd praised the South Australian Premier's reply to allegations.
British TV productions won five International Emmys in Manhattan Monday night, while Brazil claimed its first prize and Sir David Frost was honored (Nov. 24)
Earlier this year, Brevard County leaders told its animal shelters to go "no-kill," but some say that policy has actually led to an increase in animals suffering.
The series that turned Jon and Kate Gosselin into celebrity parents of twins and sextuplets has come to an end in the wake of feuding and scandals consuming the estranged couple. (Nov. 23)
North Carolina public health officials are continuing to address public concern over the mutated strain of the H1N1 virus.
Fire investigators in Philadelphia say a candle caused a weekend apartment fire that left nearly two dozen people hurt, including four firefighters. (Nov. 23)
A wide range in pay for local managers of North Carolina's ABC boards and the reluctance of boards to make that information public has drawn the attention of Gov. Bev Perdue.
Palin on Hillary Clinton, her world view and national security
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is conducting its "Operation Slow Down" campaign to crackdown on speeding drivers.
Palin sets record straight on why she resigned as governor
UNC quarterback TJ Yates discusses his team's turnaround post-Florida State
Palin assesses President Obama's job performance and more
UNC linebacker Bruce Carter gives his perspective on the State-Carolina rivalry
Palin on meeting the Rev. Billy Graham, her solution for the economy
Our college football experts break down the best six conferences.
Because of recent brain surgery and a tracheotomy, the parents of bella adkinson were urged to get the little girl vaccinated against swine flu. But everywhere they called they were put on waiting lists until time ran out for their baby girl. (Nov. 23)
Our college football experts break down whether guys like Charlie Weis, Rich Rodriguez and Bobby Bowden will hold into their jobs.
A federal judge is sentencing a man who firebombed a mosque in Tennessee to 14 years in prison. Michael Golden and 2 other men pleaded guilty to burning the Islamic Center of Columbia last year. The city is about 40 miles south of Nashville. (Nov. 23)
Residents in flood devastated north west England have returned to their homes to assess the damage caused by the country's heaviest rain fall on record.
Is Congress ignoring American public on health care reform? Gov. Pawlenty weighs in
Former British PM Margaret Thatcher has returned to Downing St.