He is the candidate for change, but can he make it happen? As the contest for the Democratic nomination moves into its last weeks of exhibition season, it appears that Obama may be gaining the edge he needs to defeat Hillary.http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorWed, 19 Nov 2008 12:06:09 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42854/obama-girds-for-unprecedented-economic-crisis.html?refid=rss_all_defaultNational security, the economy and breaking America's addiction to fossil fuels are Barack Obama's key priorities, he revealed in his first sit-down TV interview since becoming president-elect. He's focusing first on security because "transition periods are times of vulnerability to a terrorist attack," he explained on 60 Minutes yesterday. But he's already grappling with an "unprecedented crisis" posed by a plummeting economy.http://www.newser.com/story/42854/obama-girds-for-unprecedented-economic-crisis.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 17 Nov 2008 1:52:29 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42822/emanuel-pokes-fun-at-stephen-colbert.html?refid=rss_all_defaultEmboldened by the election, at least one Democrat brashly took potshots at a satirist who relishes zapping politicians on TV. Barack Obama's new chief of staff Rahm Emanuel roasted faux newsman Stephen Colbert at a weekend charity function—but in a deft word twist managed to zing a number of politicians. Emanuel said he was "afraid of Colbert—the same way Sarah Palin is scared of a geography bee, and John Edwards is scared of the National Enquirer ."http://www.newser.com/story/42822/emanuel-pokes-fun-at-stephen-colbert.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 16 Nov 2008 9:17:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42722/king-family-wants-cut-of-obama-king-souvenir-cash.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe family of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is demanding a share of the proceeds from the sudden wave of T-shirts, posters, and other merch pairing the civil rights leader with Barack Obama, the AP reports. Obama may have inherited the dream, but they own the brand, says the MLK nephew who heads King Center, who adds that the estate is entitled to hundreds of thousands of dollars in licensing fees—maybe even millions.http://www.newser.com/story/42722/king-family-wants-cut-of-obama-king-souvenir-cash.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 14 Nov 2008 10:47:04 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42650/ebay-bans-inaugural-ticket-sales.html?refid=rss_all_defaultEBay and StubHub have removed offers for tickets to the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama from their websites. Tickets to the inauguration, a free but invitation-only event, have been offered for as much as $7,500, reports the Los Angeles Times . Some 240,000 people will attend the event outside the US Capitol January 20.http://www.newser.com/story/42650/ebay-bans-inaugural-ticket-sales.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 13 Nov 2008 23:20:24 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42638/dc-expects-1m-for-obama-inauguration.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWashington, DC, is bracing for what could be a record-breaking inauguration crowd for Barack Obama. The National Park Service is preparing for more than 1 million people to descend on the capital, with tickets in short supply and hotels booked up. The Park Service said it will clear more viewing space along the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route and set up jumbo TV screens along the National Mall.http://www.newser.com/story/42638/dc-expects-1m-for-obama-inauguration.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 13 Nov 2008 20:16:17 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42637/topps-unveils-barack-obama-trading-cards.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBarack Obama is not only about to ascend to the presidency, he's getting his very own trading cards, TMZ reports. Topps has 90 different "Inaugural Edition" cards with photos that document everything from his childhood in Hawaii to his acceptance speech in Chicago's Grant Park. They'll be sold in sets of six for $1.99.http://www.newser.com/story/42637/topps-unveils-barack-obama-trading-cards.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 13 Nov 2008 21:21:32 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42468/newsweek-searches-for-obama-mamas.html?refid=rss_all_defaultDid you find yourself roused to more than tears of joy at Barack Obama's historic victory Election Night? If so, Newsweek wants you. One of the mag’s reporters submitted a query to Help A Reporter Out, reports Gawker, looking for sources who “made love in the name of Obama” to share their titillating tale for "a funny piece about the potential for an Obama baby boom."http://www.newser.com/story/42468/newsweek-searches-for-obama-mamas.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 12 Nov 2008 6:25:47 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42339/meet-renegade-rosebud-radiance-renaissance.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJohn McCain called himself a “maverick,” but the Secret Service has dubbed Barack Obama the real “Renegade," according to the Chicago Tribune . In keeping with tradition that’s been around since Harry Truman (“General”), the agency has given the president-elect’s family corresponding alliterative code names: “Renaissance” (Michelle), “Radiance” (Malia) and “Rosebud” (Sasha).http://www.newser.com/story/42339/meet-renegade-rosebud-radiance-renaissance.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 11 Nov 2008 6:40:27 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42286/obama-girls-invited-to-hannah-montana.html?refid=rss_all_defaultHannah Montana apparently would like to be Malia and Sasha Obama's new BFF. Billy Ray Cyrus has invited the Obama children to visit the Hannah Montana set and there's even talk of the first kids playing small roles on the hit teen show, reports Access Hollywood. Leading gal Miley Cyrus says she may have some tips for the young Obamas on life in the spotlight.http://www.newser.com/story/42286/obama-girls-invited-to-hannah-montana.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 10 Nov 2008 22:21:50 CST