Election 2008
Obama taps Arizona governor for homeland security: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's top choice to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing multiple sources. Full Article
At home and abroad
Wartime change
The U.S. undergoes its first wartime change of administration since Vietnam. Full Article
A winning message
Obama won on a steady message of bringing change to a country that has been hungering for it. Full Article
Biden's new role
Joe Biden says he wants a lower-key but important advisory role for himself as Barack Obama's No. 2. Full Article
A shift in race relations
For Americans burdened by a sense of history, something once unthinkable has happened. Full Article
An efficient, deliberative style
Obama will bring a careful, deliberative style to the White House that differs from President George W. Bush. Full Article
Europe hopes for new era
European governments see a chance to make headway on a range of global issues. Full Article
Tricky relations with Vatican
The Vatican called Democrats the "party of death", but millions of Catholics who voted for Obama weren't swayed. Full Article
Economic Impact
An Obama Administration
The transition into the White House is now the focus. Full Article
Trade policy focus
Obama is expected to make preserving jobs and restoring U.S. economic health the focus of his trade policy. Full Article
Next Treasury boss
Obama's Treasury secretary must be a regulator, diplomat, defender of the dollar and master of depleted coffers. Full Article
Ending the Greenspan era
Obama can rewrite the Greenspan-era rules of finance, backed by Congress and a furious American public. Full Article
The Obama play
Many investors have done little or nothing to alter their strategies, despite bountiful talk of Obama plays. Full Article
Obama faces health care pain
Obama has promised broad changes to health care, but he will struggle to find the money to do it. Full Article
Energy plan may be curbed
Obama promises a bold energy plan, but the economy and financial crisis may impede his efforts. Full Article
Eye on the White House
Reuters political correspondents report the stories behind the scenes from Washington. Full Article
A reality check for Obama
The Hudson Institute's Diana Furchtgott-Roth says Obama's campaign promises are impossible to implement without making the economy sicker. Commentary
Analysis
Why McCain lost
As the blame game begins, analysts examine why John McCain lost the election. Full Article | Video
Newsmaker: Michelle Obama
The next first lady
Michelle Obama brings the skills of a corporate lawyer to the White House, but she says her priority will be her role as "mom-in-chief" to the couple's two daughters. Full Article | Slideshow
King's dream fulfilled
For Americans burdened by a sense of history, something once unthinkable has happened. The United States has elected a black president. Full Coverage
Obama's defense policy
Nov. 13 - As President-elect Barack Obama assembles his national security team, he is also contemplating the future role of U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Play Video
Your election images
A selection of the best election and reaction photographs from citizen journalists. Slideshow
Global acclaim
Celebrations in honor of president-elect Barack Obama have extended beyond the U.S. Slideshow
