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February 5, 2014

The Obamas praise CVS for anti-smoking stance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is praising CVS Caremark for its decision to stop selling tobacco products at its…
February 4, 2014

Senate sends farm bill which slashes food stamps to President Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — The sweeping farm bill that Congress sent to President Obama Tuesday has something for almost everyone, from…
February 4, 2014

Victoria Jackson files for county seat in Tennessee

THOMPSON STATION, Tenn. (AP) — Former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Victoria Jackson has filed to run as an independent…
February 4, 2014

Republican National Committee launches first-ever ad campaign for Black History Month

theGRIO REPORT - For the first time in history, the Republican National Committee has launched an advertising campaign directly tied…
February 4, 2014

Congressional Budget Office report: Budget deficit to drop to $514B

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report released Tuesday says the U.S. government's budget deficit is set to fall to $514…
February 4, 2014

‘Ready for Hillary’: Clinton allies launch black outreach program

theGRIO REPORT - 'Ready for Hillary' hopes these moves both illustrate to Clinton that she people truly want her to…
February 3, 2014

NJ state trooper caught shoplifiting says he’s a bodyguard for Christie

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Trooper William Carvounis, 35, of North Brunswick, N.J., was at a Cabela's sporting goods store on Jan.…
February 3, 2014

Donald Trump slams President Obama for not wearing a tie during Bill O’Reilly interview

theGRIO REPORT - When it comes to President Barack Obama, conservative businessman and reality star Donald Trump always find something…
February 2, 2014

President Obama faces off with Bill O’Reilly before Super Bowl

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is defending himself against an array of Republican criticism...
February 2, 2014

Mitch Landrieu wins second term as New Orleans mayor

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Boosted by a drop in the city's murder rate and an endorsement from President Barack Obama,…
February 1, 2014

Obama presidential library site search begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — The search for a home for President Barack Obama's presidential library is officially underway...
February 1, 2014

President Obama: Michelle ‘still thinks I’m pretty cute’ with gray hair

TODAY - The president acknowledged that even though he is sporting more salt than pepper in his hair these days,…
February 1, 2014

Michelle Obama reveals she is a ‘Scandal’ fan, shares her Valentine’s Day Plans

E! Online - 50-year-old FLOTUS stopped by On Air With Ryan Seacrest in honor of the four-year anniversary of her…
January 31, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Steve Benjamin, leading the Southern city of Columbia

theGRIO'S 100 - Benjamin is the mayor of Columbia, South Carolina. When he first won in 2010, he became the…
January 31, 2014

Lawyer: Evidence contradicts Chris Christie on ‘Bridge-gate’

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A former loyalist of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie who oversaw lane closings near the George…