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July 21, 2012

John Legend talk life, politics and new album

theGRIOQ&:A - John Legend talks life, politics and reveals details on his album...
July 20, 2012

Romney, Obama take pause from politics after Colorado shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) - The deadly shooting spree in Colorado consumed the U.S. presidential campaign Friday, sidetracking a bitter political contest…
July 20, 2012

Obama says there are 'other days for politics' in mourning Colorado victims

NBC NEWS - The shooting of moviegoers in Colorado 'reminds us all of the ways that we are united as…
July 20, 2012

Spouse appeal: Wives help Obama, Romney campaigns

WASHINGTON (AP) - It's no coincidence that Michelle Obama and Ann Romney are showing up a lot more as the…
July 20, 2012

Obama says he is 'shocked' by Colorado Shooting

MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) - President Barack Obama said Friday he was 'shocked and saddened' by a deadly shooting at a…
July 19, 2012

Jon Lovitz slams Obama's Nobel Peace Prize: 'You didn't earn that'

Former Saturday Night Live star Jon Lovitz is continuing his campaign against President Barack Obama. After his very profane, angry…
July 19, 2012

Obama punching bag causes stir at Indiana fair

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) - A punching bag depicting President Barack Obama as a boxer with a black eye has been…
July 19, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama to lead new campaign mobilizing effort: 'It Takes One'

WASHINGTON (AP) - Taking on a more prominent political role, first lady Michelle Obama is launching a nationwide effort to…
July 19, 2012

Fox News execs react to Obama's jokes: A second term would be 'best thing' for network

Fox News executives are getting upset with President Obama's jokes at the expense of their network...
July 19, 2012

Rick Perry: Eric Holder's voter ID comments an attempt to incite racial tension

Eric Holder's remarks last week that voter ID laws are a modern-day version of a poll tax are receiving criticism…
July 19, 2012

For rent: NYC flat where Obama lived in 1980s

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York City apartment where Barack Obama lived in the 1980s is available for rent.…
July 19, 2012

Jindal, Pawlenty and Portman: How do the GOP VP frontrunners fare on race?

OPINION - Romney’s pick of a running mate comes at a time when the Republicans’ minority outreach efforts face an…
July 19, 2012

Morgan Freeman gives $1 million to Obama super PAC

theGRIO REPORT - Morgan Freeman has just donated $1 million to Priorities USA, one of the key super PAC's supporting…
July 18, 2012

Obama honors undefeated Baylor basketball team

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is honoring Baylor's undefeated women's basketball team, calling the NCAA champions a 'dominant' team...
July 18, 2012

Obama proposes $1 billion for science, math teachers

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration unveiled plans Wednesday to create an elite corps of master teachers, a $1 billion…
July 18, 2012

Why Team Obama is not taking the black vote for granted

ANALYSIS - As the Urban League detailed in an important report it released on Monday, African-Americans are themselves a crucial…
July 18, 2012

Morgan Freeman: Criminalization of marijuana is 'stupidest law possible'

theGRIO REPORT - In an interview with Newsweek, Freeman is asked about his new movie 'The Dark Knight Rises'. But…
July 18, 2012

Roseanne Barr to Obama: Hands off my marijuana!

While visiting the Late Show with David Letterman, comedian Roseanne Barr criticized President Obama's drug policies, arguing that they were…
July 18, 2012

Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio says Obama birth certificate is fake

PHOENIX (AP) - Investigators for an Arizona sheriff's volunteer posse have declared that President Barack Obama's birth certificate is definitely…
July 18, 2012

How Obama would govern in a second term

ANALYSIS - If he wins a second term, President Obama is likely to make renewed pushes for comprehensive legislation on…