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January 29, 2013

Ohio state senator Nina Turner unveils new Voter Protection Act

theGRIO REPORT - Ohio, one of the biggest battleground states during this past presidential election, may be getting an update…
January 29, 2013

Senate confirms John Kerry nomination for Secretary of State

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday swiftly and unanimously approved President Barack Obama's choice of Sen.…
January 29, 2013

How will immigration reform affect black America?

OPINION - With the present discourse over immigration reform, we have an extraordinary opportunity to mix our understanding and appreciation…
January 28, 2013

White House condemns wave of violence in Egypt

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says it 'strongly condemns' the wave of violence in Egypt and says Egyptian leaders…
January 28, 2013

President Obama honors LeBron, NBA Champions Miami Heat

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is honoring the Miami Heat for winning the 2012 NBA Championship title after falling…
January 28, 2013

Ex-Detroit mayor leaves prison after weekend stay

DETROIT (AP) - Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been released from a city lockup where he spent the weekend…
January 28, 2013

Civil, racial and labor groups: 'Let’s organize for immigration reform'

NBC LATINO - A coalition of racial, labor, and religious groups announced today they are encouraged by the Senate bipartisan…
January 28, 2013

What will Michelle Obama do with 4 more years?

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama has a new look, both in person and online, and with the president's re-election, she…
January 28, 2013

Obama's powerful embrace of Hillary Clinton

ANALYSIS - President Obama's enthusiastically praised and championed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a joint interview Sunday night, sending…
January 28, 2013

Obama meets police chiefs of mass shooting scenes

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama was meeting on Monday with police chiefs from the three U.S. communities that saw…
January 28, 2013

Barack Obama's historic transformation of the American military

OPINION - Just days into his second term, President Obama has reinforced his legacy; he will be remembered for transforming…
January 27, 2013

Obama and Clinton talk 2016 race on '60 Minutes'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama lauded Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as one of his closest advisers and
January 27, 2013

President Obama says sport of football 'will probably change'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is a big football fan with two daughters, but if he had a son,…
January 26, 2013

Race, politics and the battle to legalize marijuana

theGRIO REPORT - This past Election Day marked a sea change. Voters turned out in large numbers in support of…
January 25, 2013

Fox News cutting ties with Sarah Palin

NEW YORK (AP) - The network said Friday that it is parting ways with the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate…