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September 30, 2011

Are black Obama backers and white liberals parting ways?

OPINION - It appears that the lack of proximity is a prominent feature in the disconnect between blacks and white…
September 30, 2011

Can the Supreme Court sabotage Obama's health reform?

theGRIO REPORT - African-Americans are one of the largest populations of uninsured and could be among the most affected if…
September 30, 2011

Billboard shows 'baby Obama' crying, wearing diaper

The signs, which have sprung up on the property of Timothy Reily, depict the president as a puppet of George…
September 30, 2011

Obama praises killing of Al-Qaeda cleric al-Awlaki

WASHINGTON (AP) - Anwar al-Awlaki, and a second American, Samir Khan, were killed by a joint CIA-U.S. military air strike…
September 30, 2011

Why Chris Christie is like Sarah Palin

OPINION - They're both making a deliberate choice to reap the benefits of political notoriety without asking to be held…
September 30, 2011

Officials: al-Awlaki dead in attack in Yemen

WASHINGTON (AP) - Anwar al-Awlaki was killed in a strike on his convoy directed by the CIA and carried out…
September 30, 2011

Obama Fried Chicken? In China, it's on the menu

NBC NEWS - Obama Fried Chicken is on the menu in China...
September 29, 2011

Don't expect drinks with Waters at the White House

OPINION - Congresswoman Waters has ensured that the president is challenged, but to what end?...
September 29, 2011

House GOP seeks to cut job training, heating aid

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans on Thursday unveiled plans to cut federal money for job training, heating subsidies and grants…
September 29, 2011

Idris Elba as James Bond? 'I'd consider it,' actor says

Though Daniel Craig is about to embark on his third adventure as 007, speculation is already abound as to who…
September 29, 2011

First lady a not-so-secret 2012 campaign weapon

WASHINGTON (AP) - The 2012 presidential campaign is well under way for Michelle Obama, and the first lady is promising…
September 29, 2011

Obama's uncle makes appearance in court

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts (AP) - President Barack Obama's uncle has completed a brief appearance in a Massachusetts court on a drunk…
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…