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January 3, 2014

Dante de Blasio's friends lobby him for a snow day

theGRIO REPORT - As the son of a newly-elected New York City mayor, Dante de Blasio has his perks and…
January 2, 2014

New York Rep. Charlie Rangel's Democratic challenger doesn't live in New York, form says

theGRIO REPORT - Pastor Michael Walrond filed to run against Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel for his seat in the House…
January 2, 2014

Oops! Woman accidentally gets gift intended for Obama family friend

TODAY - On New Year's Eve, an Illinois woman finally received a package her brother-in-law had sent to her family…
January 2, 2014

A closer look at the surge in Obamacare enrollments

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama administration is hailing more than 1 million enrollments in health care plans in December alone…
January 2, 2014

Mike Duggan takes bankrupt Detroit's oath of office

DETROIT (AP) — The new mayor of Detroit was sworn into office on Wednesday, and despite the New Year's Day…
January 1, 2014

Obamas offer well wishes to Barbara Bush

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama are wishing former first lady Barbra Bush a 'speedy recovery'…
January 1, 2014

The newfound success of Obamacare

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama administration announced on Tuesday that more than 6 million Americans have obtained health insurance through…
January 1, 2014

Bill de Blasio sworn in as 109th mayor of NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Bill de Blasio was sworn in as the 109th mayor of New York City on Wednesday,…
December 31, 2013

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed talks 'race' and the legacy of Mandela

theGRIO VIDEO - Incumbent Mayor Kasim Reed is still riding high after winning a second four-year term with 84 percent…
December 30, 2013

Snoop Dogg and John Kerry fist-bump at a White House party: Watch the epic video!

theGRIO REPORT - In an Instagram video uploaded by Snoop on Thursday, Dec. 26, the hip-hop star is seen chatting…
December 30, 2013

Ex-teacher, principal picked to lead NYC schools

NEW YORK (AP) — A former teacher, principal and longtime advocate of early childhood education will be the next leader…
December 30, 2013

Hawaii overshadowed by Chicago for Obama library

HONOLULU (AP) — Not far from these wind-swept shores, Barack Obama was born and raised, soaking in an island sensibility…
December 30, 2013

Michelle Obama tweets support for Robin Roberts

theGRIO REPORT - 'Good Morning America' anchorwoman Robin Roberts is making headlines today, after she acknowledged her longtime girlfriend in…
December 30, 2013

Ohio teacher suspended for 'we don't need another black president' remark

FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio teacher who allegedly responded after a black high school freshman said he wanted…
December 30, 2013

Federal health care sign-ups pass 1 million mark

HONOLULU (AP) — The government's rehabilitated health insurance website has seen a December surge in customer sign-ups, pushing enrollment past…