Washington, Nov. 11 : America''s next first family -- President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle -- spent more than an hour at the White House Monday, getting a tour of what will soon be their new home and an orientation of sorts.

Obama started his day in Chicago, dropping his two daughters at school, each with a kiss, and then going to a gym for a workout. He traveled to Washington separately from his wife, who a spokeswoman said had a private schedule before being able to travel to the nation''s capital.

Islamabad, Nov 11: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has reportedly said that he expected US president-elect Barack Obama to “re-evaluate” American military strikes on suspected Al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Pakistan’s tribal areas.

Warning against the recent surge in missile attacks, Zardari said that such attacks on his country’s soil in pursuit of the Al Qaeda and Taliban elements was hurting Pakistan’s own fight against such terrorists.

Los Angeles  - From Kenya to Kentucky, jubilant supporters of Barack Obama are naming their baby boys after the man who will become the leader of the free world on January 20.

These Obama mamas even have a good solution for naming their baby girls. Expect to see the names of Obama's wife Michelle, and two daughters Sasha and Malia, zoom up the baby-name charts, too.

Barack supporters seem to have chosen auspiciously. The name's meanings are liked with images of strength, light and blessings.

Washington - President-elect Barack Obama on Monday met with the man whose role he will fill in January, as he and wife Michelle came to the White House for talks with President George W Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.

The two men shook hands, while their wives exchanged a quick hug, before posing for pictures outside the executive mansion.

Bush then guided Obama to the Oval Office for private talks that likely included the faltering economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and terrorist threats.

Washington - President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were greeted by President George W Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at the White House on Monday.

The two men shook hands, while their wives exchanged a quick hug, before posing for pictures outside the executive mansion.

Bush then guided Obama to the Oval Office for private talks that will likely include the faltering economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and terrorist threats.

Washington - President-elect Barack Obama was on Monday to meet with the man whose role he will fill in January, as he and wife Michelle come to the White House for talks with President George W Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.

Bush was a much-reviled figure on the campaign trail, as Obama attacked the unpopular president's handling of the economy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while accusing Republican rival John McCain of seeking to continue those policies.