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December 27, 2013

President Obama sends wishes to those celebrating Kwanzaa

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are sending those celebrating Kwanzaa their hopes for a…
December 27, 2013

Long term unemployment benefits to expire Saturday

NBC NEWS - A life line for more than one million Americans who have been without work for more than…
December 26, 2013

In Christmas tradition, Obamas honor US military

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (AP) — President Barack Obama stepped away from the seclusion of his quiet Hawaii vacation for what's…
December 26, 2013

President Obama signs sweeping defense bill

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed into law a comprehensive defense bill that cracks down on sexual assault…
December 24, 2013

Michelle Obama tracks Santa's sleigh over Africa

HONOLULU (AP) — For first lady Michelle Obama, a joyous Christmas Eve tradition briefly ran up against the harsh realities…
December 24, 2013

Bill de Blasio's daughter Chiara reveals past substance abuse, depression

NEW YORK (AP) — The 19-year-old daughter of New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio is opening up about her…
December 24, 2013

Holidays with the Obama family

theGRIO REPORT - TheGrio invites you to click through our slideshow to see exactly how the Obama's celebrate this joyous…
December 23, 2013

Obamacare delay: Last-minute insurance shoppers given grace period

CHICAGO (AP) — Anticipating heavy traffic on the government's health care website, the Obama administration effectively extended Monday's deadline for…
December 23, 2013

President Obama signs up for Obamacare through DC health care exchange

HONOLULU (AP) — In a symbolic step, President Barack Obama has signed up for health insurance through the new exchanges…
December 20, 2013

President Obama says 1 million signed up for health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — His health care plan facing a dicey transition, President Barack Obama said Friday that insurance sign-ups are…
December 20, 2013

President Obama: 2014 can be a 'breakthrough year' for America

WASHINGTON (AP) - Praising Congress for a recent, relatively modest budget compromise, the president said, 'It's probably too early to…
December 20, 2013

Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed: 'I feel pretty good about where we've come'

theGRIO VIDEO - Still in his early forties he has taken the city by storm, with his ambitious roadmap, close…
December 20, 2013

Michelle Obama discusses Sasha's meningitis scare

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama joined Rev. Al Sharpton on his radio show, sharing the story about her…
December 20, 2013

Clarence Aaron finally free: President Obama commutes sentence of wrongfully imprisoned man

OPINION - His sentence was always unjust–Aaron wasn’t the buyer, the seller or the user of any drugs–and Obama’s decision…
December 19, 2013

Poll: President Obama foreign policy ratings top domestic ones

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's approval ratings for handling foreign policy issues generally top his ratings for most domestic…