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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: A US Capitol Police officer stands guard in front of the US Capitol on November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama ordered all flags on federal office buildings be lowered to half staff to honor those killed during yesterday shooting at Ft. Hood.

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  1. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: Marvin Hamlisch conducts the National Symphony Orchestra during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  2. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: Manmohan Singh, India's Prime Minister, center right, listens to the National Symphony Orchestra during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  3. Indian-themed dancers perform during the entertainment segment of a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama for India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in this picture taken through the transparent walls of a giant tent on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009.
  4. U.S. first lady Michelle Obama listens to the National Symphony Orchestra as they play during the entertainment segment of a state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a giant tent on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009.
  5. U.S. first lady Michelle Obama eats during a state dinner hosted by her husband President Barack Obama for India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) in a giant tent on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009.
  6. U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) and India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh watch the National Symphony Orchestra during the entertainment segment of a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama for Singh in a giant tent on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009.
  7. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: A man stands on the balcony of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India in a tent on the South Lawn.
  8. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: A large tent was erected for the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  9. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: Guests fill a large tent during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  10. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: Guests fill a large tent during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  11. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh, India's prime minister, speak during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  12. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh, India's prime minister, propose a toast during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  13. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh, India's prime minister, speak during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  14. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: Manmohan Singh, India's prime minister and U.S. President Barack Obama speak during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  15. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh, India's prime minister, propose a toast during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
  16. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh, India's prime minister, speak during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.

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  2. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: In this photo illustration, a copy of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' sits on end on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  3. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Gary Haynes (R) and Matt Cross (L) open boxes of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' as other books sit on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  4. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Matt Cross (R) puts copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  5. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Gary Haynes (R) and Matt Cross (L) put copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  6. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Gary Haynes (R) and Matt Cross (L) put copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  7. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Kathrina Norris (L) and Matt Cross (R) put copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  8. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Gary Haynes (R) and Matt Cross (L) put copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  9. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Gary Haynes (R) and Matt Cross (L) put copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  10. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Kathrina Norris (L) and Jason Holt (R) prepare a display for copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' sit in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  11. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Matt Cross lifts a display of copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' with a forklift in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  12. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Gary Haynes puts copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
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  14. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Matt Cross opens boxes of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' as other books sit on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
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  16. SINGAPORE - NOVEMBER 14: U.S ambassador Ron Kirk accompainied by Chong Sick Ching, Chairman of the CEO Summit, arrives on the second day of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre on November 14, 2009 in Singapore, Ron Kirk will be delivering the keynote address on behalf of President Barak Obama. APEC 2009 brings over 800 of the world's top business leaders and 15 world leaders to Singapore, with the two-day Summit addressing the economic crisis and key global issues.

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