diplomats

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle attend a Diplomatic Corps Reception at the White House, October 5

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community spirit

President Barack Obama hugs Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, prior to delivering remarks during the White House Community College Summit at the White House in Washington on October 5

ah, more change you can believe in

The Supreme Court began a new era Monday with three women serving together for the first time – Ruth Bader Ginsburg and President Obama’s appointments, Sonia Sotomayor (left) and Elena Kagan (right)

the sunbed king

John Boehner on President Obama: “We get along fine. I’ll come in and he’ll say … Boehner, you’re almost as dark as me!”

sound advice

President Barack Obama meets with interim Chief of Staff Pete Rouse in the Oval Office, Oct. 4, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)