Obama looks to use political capital in 'fiscal cliff' negotiations
(AP) - President Barack Obama is trying to spend what former President George W. Bush called 'political capital'...
Booker faces key decision on governor or US Senate
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Democratic Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, N.J., a prominent figure in his party, said Sunday that he'll decide within two weeks whether to challenge Republican Gov. Chris Christie next year...
Michelle Obama wows in gold lamé gown for Kennedy Center Honors
SLIDESHOW - She wore a 'Michael Kors gold lamé chiffon encrusted shoulder gown from the Resort 2013 collection,' according to the style blog Mrs. O. 'Can you say gorgeous?!'...
Obama plays hardball in 'cliff' talks
ANALYSIS - President Obama is no longer looking to be the great compromiser in Washington...
What's next for first lady Michelle Obama?
theGRIO REPORT - What will the legacy of first lady Michelle Obama be? Will she be remembered for her health initiatives? For her focus on motherhood? TheGrio spoke to these experts on black women, race, politics and the Obamas to get their perspectives...
Obama completes historic Asia trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — For all the attention wrenched elsewhere in recent days — on new violence in the Middle East, the "fiscal cliff" back home — President Barack Obama's speedy trip to Southeast Asia achieved a major goal: It was clearly seen in the region as a validation of Asia's strategic importance as the U.S. refocuses its foreign policy to counter China's clout.
Biracial versus black: On President Obama's biracial identity
OPINION - These thought leaders offer interesting and at times surprising perspectives on what it means to have not only a black man, but also a biracial man, in the White House...
House Democrats defend Susan Rice
WASHINGTON (AP) - A dozen female members of the House staunchly defended U.N. ambassador Susan Rice against Republican criticism over her remarks on the deadly Sept. 11 Libya attack...
Black, civic leaders meet with Obama on deficits
theGRIO REPORT - With the so-called 'fiscal cliff' approaching at the end of the year, President Barack Obama is holding meetings with various groups, including business and labor leaders...
Obama sketched as cake-carrying chef by designer Karl Lagerfeld
OPINION - Lagerfeld has unfortunately created an image showing the most powerful black man in the world -- possibly of all time -- in a stereotypical servant role...
