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December 17, 2010

Obama reads his children's book to 2nd graders

ARLINGTON, Virginia (AP) - He also answered a few questions on life in the White House and whether it's fun…
December 17, 2010

Obama's tax cut compromise passes final hurdle

WASHINGTON (AP) - The measure would extend tax cuts for families at every income level, renew jobless benefits for the…
December 16, 2010

Army 'birther' gets 6 months in military prison

FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) - Lakin was convicted of disobeying orders -- he had pleaded guilty to that count --…
December 16, 2010

Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon confirm they're having twins

NEW YORK (AP) - Cannon said two VIPs did get the scoop: President Barack Obama and wife Michelle. Carey told…
December 15, 2010

Army 'birther' who refused deployment convicted

FORT MEADE, Maryland (AP) - Lakin aligned himself with so-called "birthers" who question whether Obama is a natural-born citizen as…
December 15, 2010

Senate overwhelmingly passes Obama's tax cut compromise

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama negotiated the package with Senate Republicans and then worked for days to persuade Democrats to support…
December 14, 2010

Army birther pleads guilty to 1 of 2 military charges

FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) - In videos posted on YouTube, Lakin had aligned himself with so-called "birthers" who question whether…
December 14, 2010

Michael Steele: 'My job is to win back the White House in 2012'

THEGRIO Q & A - theGrio was able to secure an exclusive first interview with Steele about an hour after…
December 14, 2010

Slideshow: theGrio's holiday book gift guide

SLIDESHOW - Do you want to have an "a-ha" moment with Oprah Winfrey, or simply learn how to bake a…
December 13, 2010

Obama and Lakers team up to lend a helping hand

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president and the basketball stars joined students at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington…
December 13, 2010

Obama signs first lady's nutrition bill for kids' future

WASHINGTON (AP) - The $4.5 billion measure would expand free school meals for the needy and give the government power…
December 13, 2010

Did Palin go to Haiti in search of black votes?

OPINION - I hope her visit to Haiti teaches her that there is a big difference between campaigning and governing...
December 10, 2010

Holidays are officially here! Obamas light up Xmas tree

VIDEO - The Christmas tree was lit by thousands of bulbs and it is sure to light up city and…
December 10, 2010

Congressional Black Caucus 'overwhelmingly opposed' to Obama's tax cut deal

WASHINGTON (AP) - Extending Bush-era tax cuts for the nation's highest earners is unfair, unneeded and unaffordable, they said...
December 10, 2010

Obama to meet with Lakers next week on service

WASHINGTON (AP) - It's not clear, though, that the basketball-loving president will shoot hoops with Kobe Bryant and his teammates...
December 10, 2010

'Waiting for Superman' kids get field trip of lifetime

VIDEO - The five kids are dazzled by where this movie has taken them, and what they have done for…
December 10, 2010

5 lessons Obama can learn from 'the first black president'

OPINION - Clinton stands out as a Democratic president who withstood withering attacks from the GOP and occasionally allies but…
December 10, 2010

'1-drop rule' appears to persist for biracial individuals

The centuries-old "one-drop rule" assigning minority status to mixed-race individuals appears to live on in our modern-day perception and categorization…
December 9, 2010

White House: Obama still trying to kick the habit

WASHINGTON (AP) - Has the president quit smoking? Gibbs wasn't ready to make that declaration...
December 9, 2010

Orioles: 'Birther' ballplayer doesn't speak for team

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Luke Scott gave a wide-ranging interview to a website's baseball blog during which he…