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Valerie Jarrett balances roles of friend, official adviser to Obama

Valerie Jarrett does not like to talk about herself.

Michelle Obama vows to strike Olympic gold for Chicago

First lady Michelle Obama vowed Monday to "take no prisoners" as she and her husband launch an unprecedented bid for Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid.

Commentary: Obama's most trusted aide

Five days after the 2008 presidential election, Steve Kroft of "60 Minutes" did a profile on "Obama's brain trust," four political veterans that he reported were the president-elect's most important team members: David Plouffe, Robert Gibbs, David Axelrod and Anita Dunn.

King: Crisis and controversy dominate Sunday talk

Our executive producer said it all, "All those people who told me that news never happens on Sunday mornings are out of their minds." Yes, there was plenty of criticism and controversy on the Sunday talk shows -- and a fair amount of news was made -- but the most important story broke after the usual pundits and politicians had had their say.

Officials: Sebelius in lead for Health and Human Services post

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is a leading contender to become the next secretary of the Health and Human Services department, two senior administration officials told CNN. However, the officials stressed that President Obama is still checking out several other potential nominees for the critical job of shepherding his health-care reform plan through Congress.

Impeachment trial begins for Illinois governor

The Illinois state Senate on Monday began its impeachment trial against Gov. Rod Blagojevich without the governor present.

Special Ops: How to move a president in a few hours

Comedian Mark Russell was at a recent event in Chicago, Illinois, when he found himself sitting next to Valerie Jarrett, an adviser to President-elect Barack Obama.

Panel investigating Blagojevich won't subpoena Obama advisers

After being told by prosecutors that their testimony could jeopardize the ongoing criminal investigation, the Illinois House panel considering impeachment charges against Gov. Rod Blagojevich will not subpoena advisers to President-elect Barack Obama, the panel's chairwoman said Sunday.

Commentary: Obama picks show merit of diversity

More than 20 years ago, I got into an argument with a college roommate over affirmative action -- one I've thought about since President-elect Barack Obama began nominating people to serve in the Cabinet and White House staff.

Obama and McCain set to meet in Chicago

Call it a meeting of the bipartisan minds.

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