Camp David
As massive cuts loom, US lawmakers point fingers
Feb 24, 2013 20:37 EST
Five days before massive spending cuts are due to strike, US lawmakers appeared as divided as ever, with President Barack Obama's Democrats and rival Republicans trading blame for the impasse.
Politics shapes US gun debate endgame
Feb 05, 2013 18:20 EST
The endgame of the US gun control debate is coming into focus, with a consensus forming around steps likely to fall short of the sweeping reform vision favored by President Barack Obama.
White House releases Obama skeet shooting photo
Feb 02, 2013 22:08 EST
The White House has released a photo of President Barack Obama skeet shooting in an apparent bid to allay concerns by gun owners that he opposes firearms following a school massacre in December.
White House releases Obama skeet-shooting photo
Feb 02, 2013 13:35 EST
The White House on Saturday released a photo of President Barack Obama skeet-shooting, in an apparent bid to allay concerns among gun-owners that he is opposed to any and all firearms.
Ex-first dog Barney Bush dead at 12
Feb 02, 2013 03:08 EST
Former first dog Barney, George W. Bush's black Scottish terrier has died at the age of 12 after losing a battle to lymphoma, the ex-president said.
Veteran US reporter Barbara Walters hospitalized
Jan 20, 2013 17:15 EST
The veteran American television reporter Barbara Walters has been hospitalized after falling and hitting her head, her employer ABC News said Sunday.
Obama, Romney campaigns joust ahead of debate
Oct 21, 2012 19:14 EDT
Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney's camps traded barbs Sunday on the eve of the final presidential debate, looking to exploit cracks in each other's foreign policy in the home stretch of a brutal election campaign.
Obama, Romney brace for foreign policy debate clash
Oct 21, 2012 14:59 EDT
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney were racing through last-minute preparations for Monday's final debate, looking to exploit cracks in each other's foreign policy in the home stretch of a brutal election.
Obama in hills, Romney beachside for debate prep
Oct 20, 2012 20:53 EDT
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney dove into the foreign policy weeds Saturday in preparation for their final debate, dropping off the campaign trail and dispatching their running mates to court voters in battleground states.
Obama heads to hills, Romney to beach for debate prep
Oct 20, 2012 13:25 EDT
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney began boning up on foreign policy Saturday ahead of their final debate, with the president opting for Camp David's seclusion and Romney jetting to the showdown site in Florida.
Obama, Romney gear up for final debate
Oct 20, 2012 03:01 EDT
US President Barack Obama and his Republican rival, Mitt Romney, on Saturday began preparing for their final debate, with Obama hunkering down at Camp David and Romney staying in Florida.
Obama tags Romney with amnesia gag
Oct 20, 2012 00:36 EDT
US President Barack Obama set an aggressive tone Friday accusing his rival Mitt Romney of suffering from policy "Romnesia," a barb dismissed by the Republican as pettiness 18 days before the election.
Obama tags Romney with amnesia gag
Oct 19, 2012 16:41 EDT
US President Barack Obama set an aggressive tone Friday ahead of his final debate with White House challenger Mitt Romney, accusing the Republican of suffering from policy "Romnesia."
Truce over, Obama and Romney hit trail anew
Oct 19, 2012 13:39 EDT
After a one-night truce that saw President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney trade jokes at a charity dinner, the two dashed back onto the trail Friday before prepping for their third and final debate.
Egypt says no need to amend peace treaty with Israel
Sep 27, 2012 08:39 EDT
Egypt sees no reason to make changes to its peace treaty with Israel, presidential spokesman Yasser Ali said in statements carried Thursday by the state-owned paper Al-Ahram.
Israel won't accept Egypt treaty changes: Lieberman
Sep 23, 2012 03:44 EDT
Israel will not accept alterations to its 1979 peace treaty with Egypt, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Sunday, as ties between the two countries continue to fray.
Morsi urges US to change policy toward Arabs
Sep 23, 2012 00:58 EDT
Egypt's new Islamist president, Mohamed Morsi, is urging the United States to change its approach to the Arab world to be able to repair relations and revitalize an alliance with Egypt.
Ties with Russia remain strong, US says
Sep 06, 2012 14:43 EDT
Ties between the United States and Russia, its former Cold War foe, remain strong following a reset of their relationship despite some key disagreements, a top US official said Thursday.
Israel foreign minister urges Morsi to visit Jerusalem
Aug 28, 2012 09:57 EDT
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Tuesday urged Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi to warm relations with Israel by visiting Jerusalem.
US says new Egypt defense minister wants close ties
Aug 14, 2012 18:33 EDT
The new defense minister appointed by Egypt's Islamist president has pledged to uphold the strong military ties between Cairo and Washington, Pentagon chief Leon Panetta said Tuesday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Naval Support Facility Thurmont | |
|---|---|
| Catoctin Mountain Park Frederick County, Maryland, USA | |
Main Lodge at Camp David during the Nixon administration, February 9, 1971 | |
| Type | Military base |
| Built | 1935 |
| Built by | Works Progress Administration |
| Current owner | United States Navy |
| Open to the public | No |
| Occupants | President of the United States |
| Events | Camp David Accords |