Barack Obama

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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...
December 25, 2010

Hawaii’s new governor aims to take on ‘birthers’

He has initiated conversations with the state's attorney general and the chief of its Health Department about how he can…
December 24, 2010

EPA moves unilaterally to limit greenhouse gases

WASHINGTON (AP) - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson said the aim was to better cope with pollution contributing to…
December 24, 2010

Whew! Obama plans for restful Hawaiian retreat

HONOLULU (AP) - President Barack Obama has Hawaiian vacation plans for plenty of private time with his family, walks on…
December 23, 2010

Obama is set to shuffle his White House staff

He is reviewing the restructuring plan during the holidays, aides said, and intends to make the first announcements in the…
December 22, 2010

Senate passes aid package for Sept. 11 workers

WASHINGTON (AP) - A House vote was expected on the bill within hours as lawmakers raced to wrap up their…
December 22, 2010

Obama wins again: Senate ratifies Russia nuke pact

WASHINGTON (AP) - The New START treaty, signed by Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in April, would limit each…
December 22, 2010

Obama signs repeal of military ban on gays

WASHINGTON (AP) - Surrounded by senior military officials and members of Congress, Obama said he is proud to sign the…