Barack Obama's Inauguration | featured news

It was a day that combined high-minded political rhetoric with the very best of pop culture. Tens of thousands of citizens, a throng more than a mile long on the National Mall, braved frigid weather and long security lines to attend a historic concert celebrating the country's first black president -- held at the feet of the monument honoring the country's great emancipator, Abraham Lincoln.

Before taking off on his train to Washington, DC President-elect Obama spoke at a rally in Philadelphia. Here is his message...

It will take more than pomp and circumstance to welcome President Obama to Washington, D.C.

Three networks pay millions for exclusive access to swearing-in events, raising fairness concerns.

The online posting was just like the thousands of others advertising Washington-area homes for rent during next week's Inauguration: "Why stay in a hotel when you could stay in a luxury condo? ... Enjoy the ceremony and the crowds, then escape back to your own private getaway."

Frigid temperatures in Washington could pose a danger to more than 1 million people expected to walk and stand outside for hours ...

An unprecedented security operation gets under way ahead of Barack Obama's inauguration as US president on 20 January. Reports suggest more than 20,000 police officers, troops and security agents are involved.

With all the bridges and road closings on Inaugural Day, the problem isn't just about getting people into Washington but getting them back out after Barack Obama is sworn in January 20.

The inaugural committee's "We are One" concert will be a star-studded event.

President-elect Barack Obama's new ride has arrived -- and it's a beast.