Gertrude Baines is believed to be the oldest person in the world. She took over the title from 115-year-old Maria de Jesus, who died in January of 2009. Baines turned 115 on April 5, 2009. President Barack Obama, Maxine Waters and Arnold Schwarzenegger all sent their regards to Baines on her birthday.Los Angeles Times: For Gertrude Baines, Reaching 115 Isn't Old Hat (April 7, 2009)
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Become the title of the oldest person in the world after 115-year-old Maria de Jesus from Portugal died on January 2, 2009The Sacramento Bee: World's oldest woman dies in Portugal aged 115 (January 2, 2009)
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Later moved to Los Angeles
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Only one person in six million reaches the age of 110, according to a researcher at the New England Supercentenarian StudyCharlerson Daily Mail: Woman celebrates 114, becomes third oldest in the world (April 8, 2008)
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Tomoji Tanabe is currently the oldest man in the world
