Obama gets second swearing-in for second term

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama went to church on a sunny, historic Monday, launching a day of prayer, pledges and parties as the country celebrated its 57th presidential inauguration and he officially began his encore as chief executive.

Obama aims to set an optimistic tone as he takes the oath of office and delivers an inaugural address to a divided nation seeking solutions to economic woes at home and conflict overseas. The fanfare will extend across the nation’s capital, including the traditional inaugural parade and a pair of glitzy formal balls.