OBAMA, CLINTON NAMED 'MOST ADMIRED' IN US GALLUP POLL

Tallied from a nationwide poll conducted earlier this month, a Gallup rankings showed President Barack Obama won the title of the most admired man for the fourth consecutive year and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton topped the list of the most admired woman for the 16th time, abc news said.

Obama was followed by George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, the Rev. Billy Graham and Warren Buffett, while Clinton was trailed by Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Sarah Palin and Condoleezza Rice.

Gallup compiled the rankings nearly every year since 1948 consisting of lists of public figures that have become popular, including high-profile leaders in politics, charitable causes, business and entertainment.