Meet Liara Williams, wife of NBA star Antonio McDyess. On July 30th, 2007, Liara married her long time boyfriend Antonio in a private ceremony held in Santa Barbara, California before traveling to an exclusive island resort in Cuixmala, Mexico. The pair were accompanied by 60 family members and friends on the island.

The couple has no children together, but Antonio has a nine year old son, Artavious McDyess from a previous relationship. When talking about his wife and son, Antonio says, I’m happy they are in my life. I’m lucky to have them with me and me to be with them”.

Currently, Liara is a writer and Antonio plays for the NBA San Antonio Spurs.

In a surprise announcement, President Obama is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009. The Nobel Peace Prize has been given to U.S. President Barack Obama for his calls to reduce the world’s stockpile of weapons and working for world peace.

The first African American to hold his country’s highest office, Obama has called for disarmanent and worked to restart the stalled Middle East peace process since taking office in January. The prize worth 10 million Swedish crowns (USD 1.4 million) will be handed over in Oslo at a ceremony on December 10th, 2009.