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November 18, 2010

Leo Berman, Texas state legislator, introduces 'birther' bill

Texas State Representative Leo Berman (R) furthered his campaign against President Obama Tuesday, a man that he has before characterized…
November 18, 2010

Can a black candidate win Chicago's mayor race?

OPINION - The chances increase substantially if the black community takes a page from history and thinks strategically...
November 17, 2010

Angelou, Lewis, Russell to win '11 Medal of Freedom

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will present the awards to the 15 honorees early next year...
November 17, 2010

Arsonist pleads guilty in Mass. church fire case

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A man serving a federal prison sentence for burning down a predominantly black church hours after…
November 17, 2010

Slideshow: theGrio's African-American 'royalty'

SLIDESHOW - Whether it is due to their combined star-power or simply because they are attractive and successful, these stars…
November 17, 2010

Why the future is still bright for black politicians

OPINION - These 2010 elections have truly shaken up the political establishment, but there are some bright lights for African-Americans…
November 16, 2010

Justice Thomas' wife may play less public role

WASHINGTON (AP) - Thomas began Liberty Central to oppose what she has called a power grab by President Barack Obama…
November 16, 2010

Obama family values on full display in 'Of Thee I Sing'

OPINION - The Obamas represent a tangible and real change for the better in our public dialogue and perception of…
November 15, 2010

LeBron humbled by Person of Year award nomination

MIAMI (AP) - Other finalists this year include President Barack Obama (the 2008 winner), Lady Gaga, Sarah Palin, Jon Stewart…
November 15, 2010

Hawaii among 2 universities eyeing Obama library

HONOLULU (AP) - And Obama is saying even less. Asked to discuss Obama's views about a presidential library, a White…
November 11, 2010

Palin calls Obama 'most pro-abortion president'

DALLAS (AP) - The 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee also said the federal health care law is the "mother of all…
November 10, 2010

Steele may face challengers for GOP chairmanship

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans, looking to oust President Barack Obama in 2012, are considering a chairman who would operate more…
November 9, 2010

Obama makes long-awaited return to Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - The plans for his long-anticipated homecoming Tuesday have been accompanied by a sadness that he is…
November 6, 2010

Palin's 'Taliban' tweet antics prove she's unfit to lead

OPINION - The idea that she can't even control the technology on her Blackberry tells us loud and clear that…
November 6, 2010

Obama sees 'win-win' relationship with India

MUMBAI, India (AP) - President Obama announced a host of new trade deals with India supporting tens of thousands of…
November 5, 2010

'Unapologetic birther' is new MO House of Representatives majority leader

State Rep. Timothy W. Jones (R-Eureka) of the Missouri House of Representatives was unanimously elected by the new Republican caucus…
November 5, 2010

Obama acknowledges his message didn't get through

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama says in an interview with CBS television that he 'stopped paying attention' to the leadership style…
November 5, 2010

Beautyshop Buzz: How will the midterms shape America?

VIDEO - Two years from now -- do you think this election will have an effect on President Obama's re-election…
November 4, 2010

Can Obama reach common ground without selling out black base?

OPINION - How does the president work with this new crop of conservatives whose ire has been focused as much…
November 3, 2010

Obama on midterm defeat: ‘It was a shellacking’

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama opened his post-election news conference by saying voters who felt frustrated by the sluggish pace of…