America just elected to the presidency Barack Hussein Obama, the son of a Kenyan immigrant. Eight years ago, no matter what your party affiliation or political persuasion, would you have believed it was possible? Probably not. So how did we get here?

The global view on the election of Obama:
* Elation in Africa
* Pessimism in Pakistan
* Hopes in Russia
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Journalist Edwin Okong’o goes back to his birthplace in southwestern Kenya to see what his countrymen are saying about the American presidential race. His video looks at Kenyans’ hopes and expectations of Obama — rooted in the belief that if he becomes president, he will alleviate the country’s problems. Watch.

More than 1,000 videos by the public, documenting their voting experiences, came in to PBS’ ‘Video Your Vote‘ Project. Read about the results, and watch some of the videos.

A day after Democrat Barack Obama’s decisive presidential win, world leaders expressed their congratulations, calling the results “historic”, and laying out their hopes for resolutions of problems around the globe. Read.

Inspiring a huge turnout at voting stations nationwide, Obama takes the election.
* Listen to and read his speech
* See final voting numbers, state-by-state
* Dems also make major gains in both Houses

Infrastructure—whether in the form of roads, bridges, tunnels, passenger rail, pipelines or power lines—is critical to sustained economic growth and quality of life. Can the U.S. close this infrastructure gap with the help of private capital? Watch discussion…

For the first time, full episodes of Exposé: America’s Investigative Reports will be available online in Spanish at Exposé and at V-me, where you also can find on-air and specific channel info for your market. Watch the documentary ‘Amistades Influyentes’ (Friends in High Places) online in Spanish or in English.

Join David Broder (Washington Post), John Harwood (CNBC and NY Times), Karen Tumulty (Time), Doyle McManus (LA Times), and host Gwen Ifill to discuss:
* Unexpected States Could Swing Election
* Biden, Palin Have Mixed Impact on Campaigns
* 2008 Election Proves Historic in Many Ways
Watch here.
(Originally aired: 10/31/2008).

* After the election, America’s image overseas
* Deadly attack on American soldiers in Afghanistan
* Series: “Blueprint America” – Brazil’s roadshow
* Israeli soldiers protect Palestinian farmers
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