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February 21, 2013

Bloomberg poll: Obama approval rating highest in 3 years

theGRIO REPORT - According to the most recent Bloomberg National Poll, President Barack Obama has his highest job approval rating…
February 21, 2013

Obama considers stepping in on Prop 8 gay marriage case

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage...
February 21, 2013

Where does Jesse Jackson's family go from here?

OPINION - Are we witnessing the end of the Jackson dynasty? Where does this once beloved political family go from…
February 20, 2013

President and first lady Obama take separate vacations — a sign of marital strength to many experts

theGRIO REPORT - While Michelle Obama’s bangs might be a sign of mid-life stress, as she has described them, it…
February 20, 2013

Obama to speak at unveiling of Rosa Parks statue

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama will speak Wednesday at a ceremony unveiling a statue at the Capitol honoring civil rights…
February 19, 2013

Indiana school to apologize for allegedly racist costumes

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) - Administrators at a southern Indiana school district planned to apologize Monday for costumes students at…
February 19, 2013

Obama to press Republicans on averting cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Tuesday was to urge congressional Republicans to accept more tax revenue in order…
February 18, 2013

2 questioned in fatal shooting of Chicago teen

CHICAGO - Police are questioning two men in the murder of an 18-year-old Chicago woman who was killed Friday in…
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 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

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

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

Obama's State of the Union: Lowest rated since 2000

NEW YORK (AP) - The 33.5 million people who saw President Barack Obama's fifth State of the Union made it…
February 14, 2013

Republicans to block Hagel vote over Benghazi

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Senate's top Democrat attacked Republican senators Thursday for blocking Chuck Hagel's nomination to be President…
February 14, 2013

Obama spoke personally with Pendletons after the State of the Union

theGRIO REPORT - One of the photos released by the White House after this week's State of the Union address…