Chicago, Nov. 13 : The incoming Obama administration is still mulling over will be its “climate czar”, though many names are being bandied about.

Former Vice President Al Gore is being floated as a possible ''climate czar''. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nancy Floyd, founder and managing director of Nth Power, a green-tech venture capital firm, Dan Reicher, Google''s director of climate change and energy initiatives, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and Kansas Governor. Kathleen Sebelius are some of the other names being touted around for the job.

Chicago, Nov. 10 : US President –elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle had their first "date" since his victory on Saturday at their favorite eatery, Spiaggia located on Chicago''s Magnificent Mile.

The beaming Obamas enjoyed dinner in the pricey, four-star restaurant''s main room, surrounded by gaping customers - and a large Secret Service contingent.

The New York Post quoted Spiaggia dining-room manager Ian Louisignau, as saying "We don''t give out that information", when asked what the future First Couple ate.

But he did say the Obamas, who opted not to be seated in one of the restaurant''s private dining rooms, had "a good time" celebrating the Illinois senator''s victory.

Chicago (US), Nov. 10 : US. S. President –elect Barack Obama’s inner circle of political advisors have said that the Democratic candidate was pretty clear from the beginning of the campaign about the message that he wanted to send out to all Americans, and that made it easier for them to ensure he won the race to the White House.

Key advisors David Axelrod, David Plouffe, Robert Gibbs and Anita Dunn told CBS that with Obama’s help and guidance, they orchestrated what some consider one of the most improbable and effective campaigns in American political history.

Chicago, Nov 9 : When American talk show host Oprah Winfrey wept on the shoulder of the man next to her during Barack Obama''s victory speech, little did she know that it would bring him into the spotlight.

Sam Perry, of Menlo Park, Calif., himself never realised that a weeping Winfrey leaning on his left shoulder in Grant Park on November 4 would bring him so much fame.

Oprah, who did not know the man, revealed on the "O" blog: All Oprah, all the time Oprah''s human hankie revealed Oprah: ''It was the best paper''.

Chicago, Nov 7: US First Lady Laura Bush has invited Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia to the White House in the coming weeks to get a feel for their new abode.

Michelle accepted, and a trip will be scheduled soon, the Washington Post reported.

In a telephone conversation on November 5, Laura congratulated Michelle and the two discussed life as a President’s wife, the Obama campaign said. Michelle thanked the First Lady for her offer of help through the transition.

Chicago (US), Nov. 5 : U. S. President-elect Barack Obama promised Tuesday that "change is coming to America" as he gave a victory speech after becoming the first African-American to be elected to the White House.

"It''s been a long time coming. But tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change is coming to America," he said in front of a crowd of 65,000 people.

Obama called on Americans to back a spirit of unity to attack the country''s pressing challenges.