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April 5, 2010

Justice Stevens to leave while Obama in office

WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens says he "will surely" retire while Obama is still in office,…
April 5, 2010

Doctor turns pro-health reform patients away

VIDEO - A poster on the door of Florida urologist Dr. Jack Cassell reads: "If you voted for Obama, seek…
April 5, 2010

Obama mission: Saving Gov. Deval Patrick

Few politicians are as close to Obama as the Massachusetts Democratic governor or have deeper ties to the president and…
April 5, 2010

Obama pitches and rolls on Opening Day

WASHINGTON (AP) - After the egg rolling, Obama will make a pitch, but it won't be for one of his…
April 5, 2010

4/5/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Update

VIDEO - Investors review the business implications of last week's historic health care bill while new reports on the manufacturing…
April 2, 2010

Right wing doctor refuses to treat Obama supporters

MOUNT DORA, Florida (AP) - The notice on Dr. Jack Cassell's Mount Dora practice says, "If you voted for Obama,…
April 2, 2010

Obama welcomes jobs report as rare good news

VIDEO - "We are beginning to turn the corner," he told employees of a manufacturing plant that received government stimulus…
April 2, 2010

Obama's census choice: simply African-American

WASHINGTON (AP) - He may be the world's foremost mixed-race leader, but when it came to the official government head…
April 2, 2010

Black joblessness could cripple Obama's presidency

OPINION - The bad news for the president and his economic advisors is that the rising tide of increased employment…
April 2, 2010

Obama poised to make unemployment top priority

VIDEO - President Obama is pushing his administration's plans to create jobs, a crucial campaign issue for Democrats as they…
April 2, 2010

Doctor tells Obama supporters: Go elsewhere for health care

The sign reads: "If you voted for Obama ... seek urologic care elsewhere. Changes to your healthcare begin right now,…
April 1, 2010

Army officer joins birthers, refuses to follow Obama's orders

Lt. Col. Terry Lakin, an Army physician, has refused to obey any orders from his commanding officers -- including President…
April 1, 2010

Obama's new vehicle emissions standards roll in

VIDEO - The Obama administration is gearing up for the new vehicle standards that will help eliminate gas emissions set…
April 1, 2010

Obama to promote health bill's business benefits

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama is promoting his health overhaul's benefits for small businesses as he tries to rally public…
April 1, 2010

Does Palin have a black people problem?

OPINION - It's not as if Sarah Palin has very many fans who look like LL Cool J. Her appeal…
April 1, 2010

Barbershop Buzz: What should be next on Obama's agenda?

VIDEO - If unemployment is the next issue on Obama's to-do list, what exactly should he do to create more…
March 31, 2010

9/11 mother demands Obama try terrorist plotters in civilian court

A group of more than 200 family members of 9/11 victims has released an emotional new web video imploring the…
March 31, 2010

Obama opens East Coast for offshore drilling

VIDEO - In a reversal of a long-standing ban on most offshore drilling, President Obama is allowing oil drilling 50…
March 30, 2010

Tennessee skinhead pleads guilty in plot against Obama

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) - A white supremacist has pleaded guilty to plotting to kill then-presidential candidate Barack Obama and dozens…
March 30, 2010

Obama takes on 'loose' Tea Party opponents

VIDEO - In an interview broadcast Tuesday on NBC's "Today" show, Obama said he feels "there's still going to be…