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January 4, 2011

Tucker Carlson on Vick: ‘Of course I don’t think he should be executed’

He had made the statement on last Tuesday's show after it emerged that President Obama had spoken with Vick....
January 4, 2011

Obama to sign bill to improve nation’s food safety

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress passed the bill at the end of last year to respond to several serious outbreaks of…
January 4, 2011

How health care repeal could backfire on blacks

OPINION - It's a fight that African-Americans, who remain the most needy when it comes to getting affordable health care,…
January 3, 2011

In 2011, Obama to increase engagement with Africa

HONOLULU (AP) - President Barack Obama is quietly but strategically stepping up his outreach to Africa...
January 3, 2011

Is Obama better at being the underdog?

OPINION - As the economy recovers over the next year, the president can be well-positioned to take credit for the…
January 3, 2011

Obama signs Sept. 11 first responders bill

HONOLULU (AP) - The $4.2 billion measure will be paid for with a fee on some foreign companies that get…
January 1, 2011

Obama: Parties must cooperate in new year

HONOLULU (AP) - Obama said his New Year's resolution is to do everything he can to grow the economy, create…
December 31, 2010

There is no silver bullet for a black agenda

OPINION - Strong criticism has been directed at the White House by black leaders, who claim the president has not…
December 31, 2010

Oprah looks to better the world in her ‘OWN’ way

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The 56-year-old Oprah is acutely aware of what she might be losing even as she stakes…
December 29, 2010

Kennedy Center Honors: Chris Rock roasts Oprah with ‘Oprah’s so rich’ jokes

Rock opened up with a few jokes about the first couple, saying how great it was to be staring at…
December 29, 2010

Obama’s Vick remarks make sense to African-Americans

OPINION - Obama's empathy for Vick speaks volumes on what our president thinks about the state of our corrupt and…
December 29, 2010

Bad timing for first execution on Obama’s watch

OPINION - Currently there are nearly five dozen prisoners sitting on federal death row. The majority of the condemned are…
December 28, 2010

Hawaii’s governor wants to reveal Obama birth info

VIDEO - The president has provided a digital copy of his birth certificate that reportedly is enough to get a…
December 28, 2010

Poll: Obama ‘most admired’ in US for third year in a row

WASHINGTON (AP) - With 22 percent choosing him, Obama leads his predecessors, George W. Bush, with 5 percent, and Bill…
December 28, 2010

Yum! Obama steps out in Hawaii for shave ice treat

KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) - Dressed casually in a black polo shirt, khaki shorts and flip-flops, Obama ordered a melon, lemon-lime…
December 27, 2010

Obama praises Eagles for giving Vick a second chance

HONOLULU (AP) - The White House says Obama also applauded the Eagles' plan to install wind turbines and solar panels…
December 26, 2010

Slideshow: What has Obama done for black America in 2010?

SLIDESHOW - In light of the bad economy and attacks on Obama from all directions, the public has lost sight…
December 25, 2010

Obamas cap Christmas by visiting US troops

HONOLULU (AP) - The president and the first lady spent more than an hour shaking hands and hugging service members…
December 25, 2010

‘Rent Is Too Damn High’ candidate announces presidential run

"If you don't do your job right, I am coming at you," he said, complaining about the president's bailout of…
December 25, 2010

Slideshow: Christmas with the Obamas

SLIDESHOW - Ring in the holidays with these charming photos of the first family as they celebrate Christmas...