Barack Obama

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November 2, 2011

5 things you didn't know about the first black NBA player

NEWS ONE - Lloyd is remembered for being a trail-blazer for African-Americans in the NBA. What other contributions did he…
November 2, 2011

Rihanna makes history, passes Janet Jackson and Stevie Wonder with 11th No. 1 hit

Rihanna is just the seventh artist in the Hot 100's 53-year history to tally at least 11 leaders, joining the…
November 2, 2011

Appeals panel sides with CBS over Super Bowl fine

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld its finding that the Federal Communications Commissions acted improperly in…
November 2, 2011

Quinnipiac poll: Obama shows marked improvement

A new national poll out from Quinnipiac University shows an improving picture for President Obama, who has boosted his standing…
November 1, 2011

From break-ins to foreclosures: Ohio's housing crisis

theGRIO REPORT - According to crime statistics released this October by the FBI, Ohio's violent crime rate saw a decline,…
November 1, 2011

GOP email depicts zombie Obama shot in head

VIDEO - The depiction of President Obama as a 'zombie' with a bullet hole in his forehead was part of…
November 1, 2011

Obama to designate Fort Monroe a National Monument

TheGRIO REPORT - An Army fort with a history steeped in slavery and the Civil War will be designated a…
October 31, 2011

Obama in 'excellent health,' physician says

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is in excellent health and tobacco free, his doctor said Monday in the results…
October 29, 2011

Obamas hand out Halloween treats at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House north lawn is festooned with web-like gauze and decorated with pumpkins, gourds and hay…
October 28, 2011

White House confirms US has drones in Ethiopia

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House confirms that the U.S. military has unmanned drone aircraft in Ethiopia, but says no…
October 28, 2011

Obama has lost many donors from 2008 presidential race

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama has lost millions of dollars in support from former donors in Democratic strongholds and in…
October 27, 2011

Cain: I don't need to know foreign policy details

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The former Godfather's Pizza CEO told the 900 supporters in attendance that the key to dealing…
October 27, 2011

Is Obama unbeatable despite economic unrest?

OPINION - The 2012 GOP primary field is simply not ready or able (at this juncture anyway) to truly take…
October 26, 2011

Obama soothes bawling baby at San Francisco airport

President Obama spent only a few hours in San Francisco on Tuesday, but he took just seconds to prove once…
October 26, 2011

Perry says 'no doubt' Obama is an American citizen

Rick Perry clarified Wednesday that he has no doubt that Barack Obama was born in the U.S., saying that he…
October 26, 2011

Obama says limo smells of 'chicken n' waffles'

VIDEO - Obama talks with Jay Leno on 'The Tonight Show' about chicken and waffles from a Los Angeles restaurant...
October 26, 2011

Obama to Leno: Libya a recipe for success

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) - Nudged by Leno in a notably sober first segment, Obama reflected on the meaning of Gadhafi's…
October 25, 2011

Haley Barbour to GOP field: Drop the birther talk

WASHINGTON - Among the more established and seasoned field of Republican operatives, there is a bit of concern that sideshow…
October 25, 2011

Obama tapes Leno on money swing with star power

LOS ANGELES (AP) - President Obama is making the rounds in reliably Democratic California, joking with Jay Leno and tapping…
October 25, 2011

NBC '1600' sitcom may be inspired by Obama family

theGRIO REPORT - 20th Century Fox says that the sitcom, titled '1600 Penn', will revolve around 'a dysfunctional family that…