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May 4, 2012

115,000 jobs created in April, black unemployment rate falls to 13 percent

MSNBC - The U.S. economy generated fewer jobs than expected in April, but the unemployment rate dipped slightly and data…
May 4, 2012

Black unemployment drops, but overall job growth largely stalled

theGRIO REPORT - Black unemployment dropped a full point to 13 percent, one of the most positive signs in a…
May 4, 2012

George Clooney fundraiser to bring in $12 million for Obama

Oscar winner George Clooney's fundraiser for President Obama looks to be a huge success...
May 3, 2012

Marine who criticized Obama works his last day

SAN DIEGO (AP) - The last day of military service has arrived for a Marine Corps sergeant discharged for criticizing…
May 3, 2012

Orly Taitz rejected by California court of appeal in election fraud case

So-called 'birther queen' Orly Taitz has endured yet another legal setback in the midst of her quest to prove Barack…
May 3, 2012

Cornel West: 'Obama is a disastrous response to a catastrophe'

Cornel West says, 'Mitt Romney is a catastrophic response to a catastrophe, whereas Obama is a disastrous response to a…
May 3, 2012

Obama star power shines on small businesses

WASHINGTON (AP) - Call it the Obama effect: A presidential visit can be good advertising for restaurants and businesses....
May 3, 2012

Obama enjoys overwhelming Hispanic support in 2012 race

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hispanic Americans, the fastest growing minority group in the United States, favor President Barack Obama over presumptive…
May 3, 2012

Condoleezza Rice for VP? Candidacy has its pros and cons

OPINION - A recent CNN|ORC poll puts Rice at the top of the list of Republicans vice-presidential contenders. But Rice…
May 2, 2012

In new book, ex-girlfriend says young Obama 'needed to go black'

theGRIO REPORT - A new book about President Obama's early years includes interviews with past girlfriends and friends who describe…
May 2, 2012

Gingrich ends White House bid, will remain engaged

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Newt Gingrich can now call himself a former presidential candidate...
May 2, 2012

Local Army psychiatrist on Obama's Afghanistan speech: 'We still have a long way to go'

MIAMI - Army psychiatrist Major Delvena Thomas has served two tours in America's most recent wars -- one in Iraq,…
May 2, 2012

Joe Arpaio to announce new information questioning Obama's citizenship

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio claims he will make an announcement late May or early June, concerning his investigation into President…
May 2, 2012

President Obama sees 'light of a new day' in Afghanistan

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan Tuesday, where he addressed the American people about…
May 1, 2012

The Obama Effect: Have the president and first lady taken on Oprah's golden touch?

theGRIO REPORT - When Oprah Winfrey famously gave then-candidate Obama her endorsement for president, it seems she also transferred her…
May 1, 2012

Obama makes surprise visit to Afghanistan to sign security pact

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Under intense security and the cover of night, President Barack Obama slipped into Afghanistan on Tuesday…
May 1, 2012

Does Occupy Wall Street still matter?

theGRIO REPORT - The president himself is speaking much more about the growing gap between the rich and poor in…
May 1, 2012

Donald Trump 'thrilled' to be mocked by Obama at correspondents' dinner

Business mogul Donald Trump gets a kick out of being mocked by the president...
May 1, 2012

Rep. Joe Walsh: Obama was elected because he was black

Republican Joe Walsh calls President Barack Obama a 'historical figure,' but claims he was only elected because he is African-American...
May 1, 2012

Bin Laden said to have wanted Obama assassinated

WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Obama administration official says al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden wanted to see President Barack Obama…