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February 17, 2013

Chicago woman killed same day sister sat behind Obama

CHICAGO (AP) - An 18-year-old Chicago woman was killed on the same day her sister sat on the stage behind…
February 17, 2013

Tiger Woods joins vacationing Obama for golf round

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (AP) - Tiger Woods joined President Barack Obama's golfing group on Sunday at the Floridian, a…
February 17, 2013

Obama to speak at Morehouse College commencement

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - A White House official says President Barack Obama will deliver the commencement address at…
February 16, 2013

Obama says gun violence killing too many children

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama returned home to Chicago Friday and as expected, gave a spirited discussion on the…
February 16, 2013

Prospect of prison looms for ex-congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, wife

CHICAGO (AP) — The prospect of prison looms over former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife after they…
February 15, 2013

Jesse Jackson Jr., wife Sandi charged in federal cases

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has been charged with spending $750,000 in campaign funds on personal…
February 15, 2013

Obama bestows Presidential Citizens Medals

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is bestowing the Presidential Citizens Medal on the six adults killed in the Newtown,…
February 15, 2013

Chicago residents expect Obama to address gun violence during visit

theGRIO REPORT - As President Barack Obama returns home to Chicago Friday, many residents are coming off of an emotionally…
February 15, 2013

Herman Cain joins Fox News Channel as contributor

NEW YORK (AP) - Former presidential candidate Herman Cain will be getting some regular TV work at Fox News Channel...
February 15, 2013

Obama hints at daughter Malia going on 'dates'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will spend the long holiday weekend in Florida, relaxing with friends...
February 15, 2013

Former DNC director Patrick Gaspard to be named ambassador to South Africa

theGRIO REPORT - Patrick Gaspard, who has held high level positions in politics including his current post as executive director…
February 15, 2013

Sen. Mark Kirk wants to name new gun bill after Hadiya Pendleton

theGRIO REPORT - Illinois senator Mark Kirk (R) plans to name a new gun bill after slain Chicago teen, Hadiya…
February 15, 2013

Hagel stalled, but confirmation still expected

WASHINGTON (AP) - By delaying a confirmation vote on Chuck Hagel to be U.S. defense secretary, Senate Republicans have forced…
February 14, 2013

Fox News hosts mock 102-year-old woman who waited 3 hours to vote

theGRIO REPORT - Many Americans found the story of 102-year-old Desiline Victor to be heartwarming...
February 14, 2013

NRA's Wayne LaPierre, Lindsey Graham play the 'racial scare' card in gun control debate

OPINION - NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre unleashed an incendiary manifesto on Thursday, describing America -- and Brooklyn, New…