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December 15, 2010

Army 'birther' who refused deployment convicted

FORT MEADE, Maryland (AP) - Lakin aligned himself with so-called "birthers" who question whether Obama is a natural-born citizen as…
December 15, 2010

New charges filed against ex-Detroit mayor, dad

DETROIT (AP) - Kilpatrick resigned as mayor in 2008 after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice in state court. He's…
December 15, 2010

'Draft Sarah Palin' group has birther backer

"Sarah Palin is the single most effective leader in the Republican Party," he wrote to OpenSecrets in an e-mail...
December 15, 2010

US sues BP, 8 other companies in Gulf oil spill

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration's lawsuit asks that the companies be held liable without limitation under the Oil Pollution…
December 15, 2010

Senate overwhelmingly passes Obama's tax cut compromise

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama negotiated the package with Senate Republicans and then worked for days to persuade Democrats to support…
December 14, 2010

Army birther pleads guilty to 1 of 2 military charges

FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) - In videos posted on YouTube, Lakin had aligned himself with so-called "birthers" who question whether…
December 14, 2010

Michael Steele: 'My job is to win back the White House in 2012'

THEGRIO Q & A - theGrio was able to secure an exclusive first interview with Steele about an hour after…
December 14, 2010

The ghost of Bush v. Gore still haunts black community

OPINION - For black voters, Bush v. Gore is a stark reminder of the outdated voting equipment that led to…
December 13, 2010

Obama and Lakers team up to lend a helping hand

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president and the basketball stars joined students at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington…
December 13, 2010

Paterson aide terminated after NY domestic dispute

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Johnson has pleaded not guilty to assault, menacing, harassment and criminal mischief in the Halloween 2009…
December 13, 2010

Obama signs first lady's nutrition bill for kids' future

WASHINGTON (AP) - The $4.5 billion measure would expand free school meals for the needy and give the government power…
December 13, 2010

Did Palin go to Haiti in search of black votes?

OPINION - I hope her visit to Haiti teaches her that there is a big difference between campaigning and governing...
December 13, 2010

Why Michael Steele can't win for winning

OPINION - Steele has clearly served his purpose. And to put it bluntly he's expendable. Even if he decided to…
December 12, 2010

Sarah Palin's Haiti visit tightly stage-managed

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Palin, who traveled in part by helicopter, provided access on her tour solely to the U.S.…
December 10, 2010

Holidays are officially here! Obamas light up Xmas tree

VIDEO - The Christmas tree was lit by thousands of bulbs and it is sure to light up city and…