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Michelle Obama's Inaugural outfit
In a studied mix of high and low couture, Mrs. Obama paired her Isabel Toledo outfit with green gloves by J. Crew.
Splash-landing passengers get $5,000 each
The passengers aren't going to get their stuff back for quite a while. As if they would want it back.
Stocks fall on Inauguration Day
Wall Street threw some cold water on inaugural celebrations. It's a good thing Wall Street's in New York or else someone here in Washington might have felt the chill.
Maryland rewind '08: Wide receivers
Otherwise known as "Was DHB severely underutilized, Part II?"
The Obamas take a little walk
President Obama and his wife got out of their bulletproof limo and walked down Pennsylvania Avenue to wild cheers from the crowd.
Seen in the crowd: Fur, fur and more fur
Mink coats may be politically incorrect in some circles, but on a 20-degree day spent outdoors, there is nothing warmer.
Mandela letter given to Obama
Below is the text of a letter from former South African President Nelson Mandela -- the leader of the movement against apartheid -- which was handed to Barack Obama shortly before the ceremony.
Two very different inaugural prayers
How the two preachers prayed during the inauguration
Two very different inaugural prayers
How the two preachers prayed during the inauguration
Fourth poet to read at an inauguration
African American Denise Alexander became the fourth poet to read at a presidential inauguration.
'Pick Myself Up'
One of the most quotable lines from President Obama's inaugural address was likely inspired from a Depression-era musical comedy called "Swing Time."
Chief justice fumbles oath
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. glaringly fumbled the administration of the oath of office to President Barack Obama on Tuesday.
Standing ovation
Another standing o from some on "we will defeat you" - this time Bush stood
Warren dodges gay marriage
The Rev. Rick Warren, pastor of California's Saddleback Church, heralded the nation's peaceful transfer of power and the landmark inauguration of its first black president Tuesday, but dodged the issue of gay marriage in his presidential invocation.
Boos for Bush
Loud boos could be heard coming from the Mall when President Bush was announced at 11:36.
