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September 29, 2011

Allen West: 'The president is a Marxist'

Tea party Rep. Allen West (R-FL) said this week that President Barack Obama was intentionally crippling the U.S. economy because…
September 29, 2011

Fidel Castro mocks Obama for Cuba comments

HAVANA, Cuba (AP) - Castro says many things will change in Cuba, but it will happen organically and in spite…
September 29, 2011

Is Herman Cain's race the real elephant in the room?

OPINION - Perhaps race explains why Herman Cain is not regarded as a serious frontrunner in the GOP presidential primaries...
September 28, 2011

Obama appeals health care setback to high court

WASHINGTON (AP) - Destined from the start for a high court showdown, the health care law affecting virtually every American…
September 28, 2011

In message to students, Obama encourages learning

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama told students Wednesday in a back-to-school address that they bear responsibility in helping America…
September 28, 2011

Obama says he can't fix immigration on his own

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president said comprehensive immigration reform continues to be a 'top priority' for his administration...
September 28, 2011

Affirmative action 'bake sale' at Berkeley smells of racism

OPINION - The controversy that has erupted on UC Berkley's campus, and spread to a few others is a symptom…
September 28, 2011

Ex-NYC Mayor Ed Koch: Will back Obama re-election

NEW YORK (AP) - Mayor Ed Koch says President Barack Obama's speech to the United Nations opposing the Palestinians' bid…
September 28, 2011

Why Republicans just can't quit the Donald

OPINION - With the current GOP field in disarray, all of them scratching for positive media attention, Trump ring-kissing appears…
September 27, 2011

Heckler calls Obama 'antichrist' at fundraiser

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A heckler shouting about Jesus Christ interrupted President Barack Obama at a fundraiser before security dragged…
September 27, 2011

Obama hits back at Capitol Hill critics in BET interview

TheGrio REPORTS -- President Obama says it's 'a handful' of black leaders who have been critical of his administration, and…
September 26, 2011

Rush Limbaugh: Herman Cain more 'authentically black' than Obama

TheGrio REPORTS -- Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh on Monday said that if the former Godfather's Pizza CEO were to…
September 26, 2011

Obama to 'address black America' on BET

theGRIO VIDEO - The president, who is touring the country promoting his American Jobs Act proposal, discusses the impact the…
September 26, 2011

Republican candidates seek Trump stamp of approval

NEW YORK (AP) - Donald Trump has become a must-stop for GOP candidates looking for advice or hoping to bask…
September 26, 2011

Lady Gaga attends Obama fundraiser

ATHERTON, Calif. (AP) - The intimate gathering was held under a tent in the yard of Facebook chief operating officer…
September 26, 2011

Can the GOP use the Black Caucus against Obama?

OPINION - As the race for the White House heats up, we can surely expect to see the CBC used…
September 26, 2011

Rep. Waters found Obama speech to Black Caucus 'curious'

WASHINGTON (AP) - She says Obama didn't address Hispanics in such a blunt manner and would never use that language…
September 26, 2011

Obama can't win when he addresses black audiences

OPINION - Obama represents a different mode of dealing with race -- one that author Toure calls 'post-black,' but which…
September 25, 2011

Obama says Republicans would 'cripple' US

SEATTLE (AP) - President Barack Obama took his newly combative message to the liberal West Coast on Sunday, aiming to…
September 25, 2011

Transcript: President Obama's speech at the CBC Foundation gala

WHITE HOUSE TRANSCRIPT - The following remarks were delivered by President Barack Obama at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual…