The schedule of events announced to date is as follows:
Saturday, Jan. 19:
—National Day of Service. Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, and some members of the Cabinet will participate in service projects throughout the Washington area. Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton will headline a summit on the National Mall. Volunteers also are organizing service events in all 50 states, and the PIC will host a major service fair on the National Mall.
—Kids' Inaugural Concert. First lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden will host a concert for America's children at the Washington Convention Center. The concert will pay special tribute to military spouses and children, honoring and celebrating their service and sacrifice.
Sunday, Jan. 20:
—Obama's private swearing-in ceremony at the White House for the presidential term that begins at noon EST. A private ceremony is traditional when Inauguration Day falls on a Sunday. Biden also will be sworn in at noon at the Naval Observatory.
Monday, Jan. 21, also the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday:
—Obama's ceremonial swearing-in for the public on the West Front of the Capitol, followed by his inaugural address, the inaugural lunch with congressional leadership and other top government officials, the inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House, and the evening's two official inaugural balls. Myrlie Evers Williams will deliver the Invocation. Beyoncé will sing the National Anthem, Kelly Clarkson will perform "My Country Tis of Thee," and James Taylor will sing "America the Beautiful." Richard Blanco has been selected as the inaugural poet.
Tuesday, Jan. 22:
—National Prayer Service. Obama and Biden will participate in the National Prayer Service at Washington National Cathedral.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:05:15 GMT
Authorities say one person is dead and another was injured when the vehicle they were in ran off the road and crashed into Huntington harbor on Long Island Saturday evening.
Authorities say one person is dead and another was injured when the vehicle they were in ran off the road and crashed into Huntington harbor on Long Island Saturday evening.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:41:32 GMT
The NYPD says a 14-year-old girl was shot and killed on a Queens MTA bus Saturday night. The incident happened around 8:50 p.m. on board the Q-6 bus on Sutphin Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard
The NYPD says a 14-year-old girl was shot and killed on a Queens MTA bus Saturday night. The incident happened around 8:50 p.m. on board the Q-6 bus on Sutphin Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:33:31 GMT
The winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot were announced Saturday night. The numbers drawn Saturday are: 22, 10, 13, 14, 52 and a Powerball of 11.
The winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot were announced Saturday night. The numbers drawn Saturday are: 22, 10, 13, 14, 52 and a Powerball of 11.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:14:35 GMT
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:33:09 GMT
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed and his father was wounded on a Jersey City street Friday night. Police say Gywan Levine Jr. and his father, Gywan Levine Sr., were walking on Rutgers Avenue
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed and his father was wounded on a Jersey City street Friday night. Police say Gywan Levine Jr. and his father, Gywan Levine Sr., were walking on Rutgers Avenue
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:52:45 GMT
A large crowd of supporters in the Bronx joined the parents of a slain teen to protest a judge's ruling Saturday. Constance Malcolm and Francelot Graham whose son Ramarley was killed back in February
A large crowd of supporters in the Bronx joined the parents of a slain teen to protest a judge's ruling Saturday. Constance Malcolm and Francelot Graham whose son Ramarley was killed back in February
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:03:41 GMT
Officials in Connecticut say it was amazing that there were no fatalities or more injuries after two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield Friday evening.
Officials in Connecticut say it was amazing that there were no fatalities or more injuries after two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield Friday evening.
