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December 26, 2011

Obama spends Christmas with family, military

HONOLULU (AP) - President Barack Obama blended his roles as a father and commander-in-chief this Christmas, exchanging presents and singing…
December 25, 2011

Slideshow: Obamas celebrate Christmas in Washington

SLIDESHOW - For the 30th anniversary of the gala, the Obama family was joined by entertainers, Jennifer Hudson, Victoria Justice…
December 24, 2011

First lady asked Santa to help get Obama to Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) - Michelle Obama was looking for help from more than just House Republicans so her husband could make…
December 24, 2011

Trump drops Republican Party registration in NY

NEW YORK (AP) - Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has changed his voter registration in New York state from Republican to…
December 24, 2011

Rep. Charlie Rangel remembers Ofield Dukes

OPINION - Since the passing of my beloved friend and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) brother Ofield Dukes, I find myself…
December 23, 2011

Fox News guest calls Obama 'skinny, ghetto crackhead'

A Fox News guest said that some people might want to describe President Obama as a 'skinny, ghetto crackhead' Thursday…
December 22, 2011

White House Christmas card 2011: A source of controversy?

theGRIO REPORT - When the White House released their 2011 Christmas card they probably didn't bargain that it would become…
December 22, 2011

House leaders accept Senate payroll tax terms

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republican leaders in an abrupt switch Thursday agreed to a two-month extension of a payroll tax…
December 22, 2011

California city council candidate apologizes for threatening Obama

The California city council candidate that threatened President Obama Monday has apologized after a visit from the Secret Service...
December 22, 2011

Obama announces emergency aid for Africa famine

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is announcing an additional $113 million in emergency aid to the Horn of Africa...
December 22, 2011

Obama birthplace challenge rejected by US appeals court

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A U.S. appeals court has tossed out a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama's U.S. citizenship and…
December 22, 2011

Mass. man faces sentencing in Obama-inspired fire

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A white Massachusetts man convicted of burning down a predominantly black church because he was angry…
December 22, 2011

The top 10 Barack Obama conspiracy theories of 2011

SLIDESHOW - The top Obama conspiracy theories of 2011, from the right...and the left.
December 21, 2011

Obama goes Christmas shopping with dog Bo

SLIDESHOW - Home alone at the White House, President Barack Obama headed on an impromptu Christmas shopping trip Wednesday with…
December 21, 2011

Matt Damon on Obama: A 'one term president with some b*lls' would be better

Matt Damon, one of Barack Obama's earliest supporters and once one of his most staunch advocates, slammed the President in…
December 20, 2011

Payroll tax impasse will likely result in smaller paychecks for Americans

theGRIO REPORT - An impasse between congressional Republicans, Democrats and President Obama over a year-end spending bill will almost certainly…
December 20, 2011

House Republicans reject 2-month payroll tax cut

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Tuesday rejected legislation to extend a payroll tax cut and jobless benefits for two months,…
December 20, 2011

'My president is black, he snorts a lot of crack', tweets College Republican

On December 18, a tweet was sent from an account apparently belonging to Cassie Wright that read, 'My president is…
December 20, 2011

Eric Holder says things about race Obama can't or won't say

OPINION - Attorney General Eric Holder often says the things President Obama can't or won't say. Especially when it comes…
December 20, 2011

Accused White House shooter to be held for trial

WASHINGTON (AP) - A man accused of trying to kill President Barack Obama by firing several shots at the White…