President Obama's average approval rating over the past three months was 41%, the lowest quarter of his presidency and 4 points beneath his previous low.
President Obama has built his national security record by taking out terrorists and facilitating action that led to Moammar Gadhafi's death.
Stores closed worldwide so workers could attend the service at headquarters or watch via webcast.
The former president makes an appearance in a new Funny or Die video.
Former president Bill Clinton had a very special weekend, serenaded at a concert that included a Marilyn Monroe impression by Lady Gaga.
The all-star concert at the Hollywood Bowl toasted Clinton's birthday and celebrated 10 years of the William J. Clinton Foundation.
USA TODAY's music staff offers a weekend tip sheet of sound recommendations spanning the media landscape.
Registered voters say they will vote for a Republican presidential candidate over President Obama in 2012, 46% to 38%, according to a new Gallup Poll.
This will not be a particularly tough weekend for teams with BCS titles on their mind but some will have to prove themselves road warriors.
President Obama's job approval rating for the month of September averaged 41%, matching the low point of his term achieved in August, reports the Gallup Poll.