Jack Johnson's family wants pardon

Ramit Plushnick-Masti, Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) - Relatives and hometown supporters of boxing's first black heavyweight champion are turning to YouTube to convince the President Barack Obama to posthumously pardon him of a 1913 conviction for accompanying a white woman across state lines...

Obama administration offers $5M Kony bounty

Matthew Lee, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration on Wednesday offered up to $5 million in rewards for information leading to the capture of Lord's Resistance Army chief Joseph Kony, two of his top aides and a Rwandan rebel leader suspected of crimes against humanity...

Michael Steele calls out Limbaugh for racist remarks

Adrian Carrasquillo, NBC Latino

NBC LATINO - Rush Limbaugh’s reaction to the nomination of Thomas Perez to be the next Secretary of Labor by President Obama left even fellow Republicans scratching their heads...

White House: Obama committed to diverse cabinet

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to criticism from a fellow Democrat, the White House said Tuesday that anyone unhappy with the level of diversity in President Barack Obama's second-term Cabinet should hold the criticism until he completes it.

Obama friend or foe? McCain charts his course

Donna Cassata, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. John McCain is a walking contradiction, antagonizing President Barack Obama over foreign policy one minute, cooperating with the Democrat the next on immigration and the budget...

Obama largely silent on campaign for gun control

Nedra Pickler, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Gun legislation is taking shape on Capitol Hill, but President Barack Obama has kept a low profile lately on an issue he's made a critical part of his second-term agenda...

White House discloses limits on drone usage

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama does not have the authority to use a drone to kill a U.S. citizen on American soil if the citizen is not engaged in combat.

Should the National Anthem become R. Kelly's 'Ignition (Remix)'?

Carrie Healey

theGRIO REPORT - A recent White House petition is asking President Obama to change the national anthem to R.Kelly's hit 'Ignition (Remix).'

Creating 'ladders of opportunity' across America

Valerie Jarrett

OPINION - A child’s zip code should never determine her destiny. But today, a child’s health, educational outcomes, and lifetime economic opportunities are often negatively impacted when she grows up in a high poverty community...

Eric Holder promises more openness on national security

Pete Yost, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder promised the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that the Obama administration will share more information with Congress...

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