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February 1, 2012

Nearly 1 million black Americans identified as something else on the 2010 U.S. Census

theGRIO REPORT - According to a preliminary Census analysis, roughly one million respondents were in the black category but specified…
January 31, 2012

Florida GOP primary results: 5 things to watch for

theGRIO REPORT - Romney has surged in the past week, helped by a major advantage in campaign advertising in the…
January 31, 2012

Charlie Crist considering voting for Obama

Politico reported Tuesday that former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is considering a 2012 vote for Barack Obama...
January 31, 2012

Barack Obama, Al Green courted by 'American Idol' producer for 'Let's Stay Together' duet

theGRIO REPORT - The producer of the highly-rated singing competition 'American Idol', Nigel Lythgoe, invited the president to sing on…
January 30, 2012

Romney's likely Florida win puts him put back in Obama's crosshairs

theGRIO REPORT - Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney is surging in polls and very likely to win the Florida primary,…
January 30, 2012

'Key & Peele' set to kick off: What are the best Obama parodies?

SLIDESHOW - There have been several other successful President Obama impersonations popularizes by professional comedians. Here are some of our…
January 30, 2012

Rep. Allen West: Obama, liberals should 'get the hell out' of US

CLUTCH - Representative Allen West from Florida has said ridiculous things left and right, but he really let it all…
January 30, 2012

Jan Brewer under fire for history of fibbing

Ever since her infamous tarmac confrontation with President Obama, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has been under increased scrutiny...
January 30, 2012

LeBron James leapfrogs over rival player in amazing dunk

At the very beginning of Sunday night's game, the Miami Heat were on fire as LeBron James dunked an incredible…
January 30, 2012

Obamas wrap up weekend with visit to museum

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first family wrapped up a busy weekend with a walk Sunday to the Corcoran Gallery of…
January 27, 2012

Obama administration to extend and expand foreclosure program

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration said Friday that will expand its signature foreclosure-prevention program to try to help those…
January 27, 2012

Obama to Congress: Put politics aside 'for just a nanosecond'

CAMBRIDGE, Md. (AP) - President Barack Obama told House Democrats Friday to be ready to work with Republicans if they…
January 27, 2012

Big banks could be forced to pay $25 billion in foreclosure settlement

theGRIO REPORT - The nation's largest banks could reach a $25 billion settlement with the Obama administration and the states…
January 27, 2012

Justice unit to probe mortgage-backed securities

WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal and state law enforcement officials announced Friday they have launched a fraud-fighting unit, starting with 55…
January 27, 2012

Al Green benefits from Obama bump, sales up 500 percent

President Obama's surprisingly strong singing chops have helped improve the sales of soul legend Al Green...
January 27, 2012

Obama on beef with Brewer: 'Blown out of proportion'

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President…
January 27, 2012

Gingrich, Romney and the politics of anti-Obamaism

OPINION - Since Obama's election, many Republicans have not just taken on his policies, but criticized the president in a…
January 27, 2012

Drake still wants to play President Obama on the big screen

CLUTCH - Drake once said that he wanted to play Barack Obama in a movie but most people just shrugged…
January 26, 2012

John McCain on Jan Brewer's testy exchange with the president: Obama has a 'prickly personality'

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) sounded off Thursday on the testy exchange between President Barack Obama and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer...
January 26, 2012

New NBC/Wall St Journal poll shows improved ratings for Obama

theGRIO REPORT - A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows some positive news for President Obama's re-election hopes, with…