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February 18, 2014

Liberal revolt over President Obama judges grows

MSNBC - A revolt against President Barack Obama’s nominees to the federal bench in Georgia has spread from the civil…
February 18, 2014

Former US congressman Melvin Reynolds arrested in Zimbabwe with porn

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Melvin Jay Reynolds has been arrested in Zimbabwe on suspicion of possessing pornography…
February 17, 2014

Survey ranks Michelle Obama as the 5th best US first lady

NEW YORK (AP) — A survey of academics has found that Eleanor Roosevelt was America's best first lady. Michelle Obama…
February 17, 2014

President Obama praises Michael Sam in Barkley interview

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — President Barack Obama is praising University of Missouri football player Michael Sam for announcing he…
February 15, 2014

President Obama seeks $1 billion to fight climate change

MSNBC - President Obama announced on Friday that he wants Congress to authorize $1 billion in new spending on the…
February 15, 2014

The Republicans’ gay marriage conundrum

OPINION - The Republican Party has a sizable, influential bloc of both older voters and religious conservatives, two groups who…
February 14, 2014

Al Roker: My tweet about NYC mayor was too much

NEW YORK (AP) — TV weatherman Al Roker is largely standing by his public shellacking of New York City's mayor…
February 14, 2014

‘House of Cards’ cast accepts President Obama’s endorsement

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Barack Obama's latest playful executive order is a tweeted effort to limit 'House of Cards'…
February 14, 2014

Charles Barkley to interview President Obama during All-Star weekend

theGRIO REPORT - NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley sat down with President Barack Obama as part of TNT's coverage…
February 14, 2014

Presidential PDA: Barack and Michelle Obama’s most romantic moments (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s romance remains a source of inspiration for Americans of all backgrounds and…
February 13, 2014

Rand Paul sues President Obama over NSA surveillance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Rand Paul, a possible Republican presidential candidate, sued the Obama administration Wednesday over the National Security…
February 13, 2014

Rival Chicago groups clash over Obama library bid

CHICAGO (AP) — Barack Obama's journey from community organizer to lawmaker to president was also a journey through several different…
February 13, 2014

Clarence Thomas complains that Americans are too ‘sensitive’ on race

OPINION - Thomas may lament consciousness from the comfort of his life-time appointment on the Supreme Court, but consciousness is…
February 12, 2014

Chirlane McCray, first lady of New York City, launches interactive website

theGRIO REPORT - McCray's #FLONYC blog will be a perfect extension of the creative way she and her husband's political…
February 12, 2014

Senate clears debt limit measure for President Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a dramatic Senate tally in which top GOP leaders cast the crucial votes, must-pass legislation to…