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August 12, 2013

Cory Booker defends role in online startup; says he’s gone ‘above and beyond’ on transparency

CAMDEN, N.J. -- Newark Mayor Cory Booker on Monday defended his role in an Internet video startup company and insisted…
August 12, 2013

Anthony Weiner: Stop-and-frisk ruling a ‘teachable moment’ for NYC

theGRIO REPORT - Embattled New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner has weighed in on a major judicial ruling on…
August 12, 2013

Bill Lynch, former deputy NYC mayor, dies at 72

NEW YORK (AP) — William Lynch, a deputy to then-Mayor David Dinkins who for 40 years played an active role…
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August 12, 2013

Donald Trump on Obama: ‘Was there a birth certificate?’

theGRIO REPORT - The real estate mogul is still expressing his skepticism about President Obama's birthplace -- an issue he…
August 12, 2013

Missouri Fair clown draws criticism for Obama mask

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) — A clown wearing a President Barack Obama mask appeared at a Missouri State Fair event…
August 12, 2013

Holder to call for major reform of mandatory minimum sentencing

theGRIO REPORT - Eric Holder will announce in a speech today that the Department of Justice will no longer charge…
August 9, 2013

Sen. Tim Scott calls Harry Reid’s racial remarks ‘offensive’

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid recently made remarks regarding Obama and his race which some Republicans found unsettling.
August 9, 2013

Obama shifts on NSA programs, calls for greater accountability

theGRIO REPORT - When President Obama was first asked about controversial National Security agencies programs two months ago, he struck…
August 9, 2013

Obama signs student loan deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama signed into law Friday a measure restoring lower interest rates for student loans, pledging…
August 9, 2013

Obama pledges more oversight of NSA surveillance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he'll work with Congress to change the oversight of some of the National…
August 9, 2013

Steve Lonegan campaign tweets racially charged image at Cory Booker

theGRIO REPORT - Republican Steve Lonegan's campaign team tweeted a racially charged image, mentioning his Democratic opponent Newark Mayor Cory…
August 9, 2013

Matt Damon: Obama ‘broke up with me’

theGRIO REPORT - Actor Matt Damon was one of President Barack Obama's most enthusiastic celebrity backers when he ran for…
August 9, 2013

GOP rep complains: We’ve ‘spent more time on Trayvon Martin’ than Benghazi

theGRIO REPORT - The Trayvon Martin case has sparked a national conversation on race, led thousands of Americans to the…
August 9, 2013

Rep. Hank Johnson announces $1.2M grant to help ex-offenders turn their backs on crime

theGRIO REPORT - Standing to Achieve New Directions (STAND, Inc.) will receive the award from the Substance Abuse and Mental…
August 9, 2013

Obama, first lady on date night to celebrate his birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obamas are kicking off their vacation a few days early, with date night at a restaurant…