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January 9, 2012

Tavis Smiley booted from Martin Luther King event

Tavis Smiley, the PBS talk show host who has criticized President Barack Obama for not doing enough for the African-American…
January 9, 2012

William Daley resignation signals less conciliatory Barack Obama

OPINION - The departure of White House Chief of Staff William Daley is the latest sign President Obama is likely…
January 9, 2012

Obama meets Mavericks, anticipates Bulls win next year

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama saluted Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks on Monday as NBA champions who staged…
January 9, 2012

William Daley, White House chief of staff, resigning

WASHINGTON (AP) - William Daley is resigning as President Barack Obama's chief of staff just one year into the one…
January 9, 2012

Controversial 'The Obamas' author grilled over White House pushback

From Mediaite: The Obamas, which claims -- among other things -- that there are tensions between White House staff and…
January 9, 2012

Delonte West barred from White House after failing background check

Delonte West, signed by the Mavs prior to this season, will not be able to join the team because of…
January 9, 2012

Buff Barack Obama strips to play quarterback in Hawaii

The 50-year-old looked surprisingly lean on New Year's Day at the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base on Oahu, where he stayed…
January 9, 2012

'Yes We Can' speech 4 years later: Can Obama inspire Democrats like he did in 2008?

theGRIO REPORT - Four years and one day ago, Barack Obama was dealt a surprising blow to a presidential campaign…
January 7, 2012

Mitt Romney ignores rivals, attacks President Obama in GOP debate

theGRIO REPORT - Former Massachusetts governor and GOP front-runner Mitt Romney repeatedly ignored his rivals and attacked President Obama in…
January 7, 2012

Barack Obama campaign to hold fundraiser at the Apollo

theGRIO REPORT - It's 'showtime' for the Obama campaign, which will hold a fundraiser / concert at Harlem's legendary Apollo…
January 7, 2012

New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions: Struggling cities are ready for some football

theGRIO REPORT - When the Detroit Lions make their first postseason appearance since 1999 tonight, it will be in a…
January 6, 2012

Summer Jobs+: Obama sets goal of 250,000 new jobs for youth

theGRIO REPORT - Obama administration officials are hoping that its plan, dubbed Summer Jobs +, will reach other young people…
January 6, 2012

Jobs numbers are in, will improving economy help Obama in 2012?

theGRIO REPORT - Is the economy improving fast enough to boost President Obama's chances of winning in November?...
January 6, 2012

Mitt Romney faces new campaign rival: Improving economy

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (AP) - Republican front-runner Mitt Romney has another emerging contender as he hopes to challenge President Barack…
January 6, 2012

Obama deportation policies may put his re-election in jeopardy

theGRIO REPORT - In light of the news that an African-American teenager from Dallas Texas was mistakenly deported, President Obama's…
January 5, 2012

Obama announces 250,000 teen, summer jobs

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama administration announced Thursday its plan to create 250,000 teen 'employment opportunities' this summer...
January 5, 2012

Barack Obama executive appointments point to new doctrine: 'I'll do it my way'

OPINION - President Barack Obama's newfound defiance may be in part a response to Democratic supporters calling for him to…
January 5, 2012

Don Cheadle feels the wrath of Barack Obama's Twitter warriors

OPINION - Hollywood actor Don Cheadle learned the hard way what many public figures have known for a while: don't…
January 4, 2012

Spike Lee to host $38,000 per ticket fundraiser for Obama

Filmmaker Spike Lee and wife Tonya will host a fund-raising dinner for President Obama in New York on Jan. 19...
January 4, 2012

Obama names consumer watchdog Richard Cordray, using executive power

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a defiant display of executive power, President Obama on Wednesday will buck Republican opposition in a…