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abcnews.go.com - 10/9/2009

President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize

— abcnews.go.com — In a major surprise, even to the White House, President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace... Prize today, making him the third sitting U.S. president to win the prestigious award. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, who woke the president ... (more) President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize

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slate.com - 10/9/2009

What will Obama do with his Nobel Peace Prize?

— slate.com — It came a week late, but President Obama did win the gold. Last Friday the International Olympic... Committee stiffed him. Today he won the Nobel Peace Prize. He should probably leave his schedule open next Friday, because apparently anything can happen. ... (more) What will Obama do with his Nobel Peace Prize?

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poliblogger.com - 10/9/2009

Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize (?!)

— poliblogger.com — Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Work in Diplomacy - NYTimes.com In a stunning surprise, the Nobel... Committee announced Friday that it had awarded its annual peace prize to President Obama “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international ... (more) Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize (?!)

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