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March 14, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama: Priority is ensuring 'family is whole'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama is pushing back against the notion that she and President Barack Obama don't socialize enough…
March 13, 2013

White House: Obama committed to diverse cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to criticism from a fellow Democrat, the White House said Tuesday that anyone unhappy with the…
March 13, 2013

Obama sends prayers, warm wishes to new pope

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is offering warm wishes to newly elected Pope Francis.
March 13, 2013

Ethiopian-born Miss Israel will meet President Obama

theGRIO REPORT - Ethiopian-born Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw received a special invitation to meet and dine with President Barack Obama…
March 13, 2013

Politics clouding Obama's coming visit to Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — A week before President Barack Obama is set to arrive in the region, Middle Eastpolitics are already…
March 13, 2013

The Game gets Obama's face tattooed on his chest

theGRIO REPORT - Outspoken West Coast emcee, The Game, is known for a few things -- his many rap beefs,…
March 13, 2013

Why the Republicans are still obsessed with repealing Obamacare

ANALYSIS - The inclusion of repeal in the House budget illustrates a broader problem for the GOP: a lack of…
March 12, 2013

Senate panel approves universal gun background checks

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats gave a boost Tuesday to the pillar of President Barack Obama's plans for reducing gun violence,…
March 12, 2013

Mother petitions Obama to bring allegedly kidnapped daughter back from Africa

theGRIO REPORT - A distraught mother whose daughter has been abducted has launched a campaign on the White House petition…
March 12, 2013

What the New York Times gets wrong about affirmative action

OPINION -This year’s Supreme Court docket could dramatically alter racial policy in America, with cases that could invalidate two key…
March 11, 2013

Obama friend or foe? McCain charts his course

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. John McCain is a walking contradiction, antagonizing President Barack Obama over foreign policy one minute,…
March 11, 2013

Obama attends daughter Sasha's basketball game

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has attended a basketball game for his younger daughter...
March 9, 2013

Obama to unleash inner funnyman at Gridiron dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will unleash his inner funnyman when he joins political leaders and foes, journalists who
March 8, 2013

Obama largely silent on campaign for gun control

WASHINGTON (AP) - Gun legislation is taking shape on Capitol Hill, but President Barack Obama has kept a low profile…
March 8, 2013

Why Obama's new charm offensive could work

ANALYSIS - At first glance, President Obama's new initiative to court congressional Republicans over lunches, dinners and private phone calls…
March 7, 2013

Obama signs expanded Violence Against Women Act

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says an expanded anti-violence bill is a "victory" for advocates and survivors of domestic…
March 7, 2013

Obama tries charm offensive on Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shifting course in the face of political gridlock, President Barack Obama is making rare overtures to rank-and-file…
March 7, 2013

Creating 'ladders of opportunity' in Harlem and communities across the country

OPINION - A child’s zip code should never determine her destiny. But today, a child’s health, educational outcomes, and lifetime…
March 6, 2013

Republicans still struggling with their future

ANALYSIS - Five months after Election Day, the Republicans are still grappling with how they should reorient their party to…
March 6, 2013

There's no excuse for not pardoning Jack Johnson

OPINION - Now is the time for President Obama to pardon the legendary heavyweight boxing champ Jack Johnson...