Topic: The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

Obama bemoans partisanship at Democratic fundraiser

While raising money to pay off the DNC's debts from his 2012 campaign, President Obama said he had hoped his election (or re-election!) would end partisan stalemates.

In break from tense campaign, Obama and Romney score laughs with standup routines

A sampling of the best quips from their stand-up routines:

What did Obama say on the 'Late Show with David Letterman'? (+video)

In President Obama's first response to the  Mitt Romney 47 percent video, he told David Letterman:  "If you want to be president, you have to work for everyone, not just for some."

Decoder Wire Sarah Jessica Parker to host next Obama donor dinner (+video)

Sarah Jessica Parker and Vogue editor Anna Wintour are co-hosting a fund-raising dinner in New York on June 14. Sarah Jessica Parker is promoting the event with a new campaign ad for Obama.

Bill Clinton takes on Romney at campaign event (+video)

Former President Bill Clinton said that a Mitt Romney presidency would be bad for the country.

Romney still finding his legs on Bain attacks

He has yet to develop a coherent, consistent response to the President's attacks.

Cantaloupe recall: Colorado farm linked to listeria

Cantaloupe recall issued in 17 states after officials find listeria in Jensen Farms melon. Cantaloupe recall involves 300,000 cases of fruit typically with green-and-white or gray-yellow-green stickers.

Opinion: At colleges plagued with date rape, why 'no' still means 'yes'

In the context of date-rape statistics, the sexually charged antics of college men aren’t just harmless fun. Up to 30 percent of college women have been victims of date rape. It's time to change the campus culture that entitles male sexual dominance.

Free cone day: Civil War history in ice cream?

Free cone day at Ben and Jerry's falls on the anniversary of the start of the Civil War. So what can free cone day tell us about how America has changed?

Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond head latest class into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Alice Cooper and several other notable musicians were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday night. After accepting his latest honor, Alice Cooper performed for the New York audience.

A Royal menu

During Queen Elizabeth II's first state visit to the United States she and Prince Philip dined at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.

ABBA, Genesis, Iggy Pop enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomed Genesis, ABBA, Iggy Pop, and The Hollies at Monday night's induction ceremony.

Jimmy Cliff, ABBA, Genesis to be inducted tonight in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff will join ABBA and Genesis tonight as inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Herbert Hoover: The 31st President, 1929-1933

Despised at home, Hoover was a savior to many Europeans

Who's funnier? McCain, Obama trade jokes over dinner