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January 30, 2010

The new Obama is the old Obama

OPINION - The president's oratorical performances this past week provided us with a refreshing glimpse of the new Barack Obama…
January 29, 2010

8-year-old Louisiana native donates savings to Haiti

VIDEO - Amirikis Smith says he knew one person would get his donation to the people who needed it most.…
January 29, 2010

Obama and GOP exchange barbs, ideas in rare encounter

BALTIMORE (AP) - In a remarkably sharp face-to-face confrontation, President Obama chastised GOP lawmakers for opposing him on taxes, health…
January 29, 2010

Obama meeting with Republicans on jobs plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -President Barack Obama is facing the toughest of audiences--Republican lawmakers--as he tries to win support Friday for a…
January 29, 2010

Geneologists say Obama, Mas. Sen.-elect Brown are related

BOSTON (AP) - Whether or not they find any common political ground, President Obama and Massachusetts' newly elected senator, Republican…
January 29, 2010

Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' will be a teachable moment for black America

OPINION - The public face of the dismissed gay soldier is often white and male, but they're statistically more likely…
January 28, 2010

Barbershop Buzz: State of our union

VIDEO - What is the state of our union? Will President Obama make a comeback?
January 28, 2010

Obama urges nervous Dems to fight for his agenda

TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- President Barack Obama voiced determination Thursday to change the tone of Washington politics and urged Republicans…
January 28, 2010

Chris Matthews to theGrio: No regrets on 'forgot Obama was black' remark

In an interview with theGrio, Matthews said, "I thought I was saying something wonderful and positive about America."
January 28, 2010

Obama focuses on 'the Benjamins' in State of the Union

OPINION - President Obama used his standard recipe of charisma, charm and vocal rhythm to renew his national agenda...
January 27, 2010

Joe Wilson: Obama's birthplace should have been brought up in primary

The South Carolina Republican has pledged to act dignified during tonight's address, telling the Associated Press that his "natural inclination…
January 27, 2010

Obama invites Kansas City green activist to State of the Union

Anita Maltbia's local green activism has won her the coveted seat next to the first lady at Obama's State of…
January 27, 2010

J.D. Hayworth a birther? McCain challenger calls for Obama's birth certificate

The former Republican Congressman called on President Obama to produce his birth certificate for public inspection...
January 27, 2010

Obama's State of the Union goal: Get agenda moving, people believing

VIDEO -- Facing a divided Congress and a dissatisfied nation, President Obama will unveil a jobs-heavy agenda in his State…
January 27, 2010

What if Obama gave a State of the Black Union address?

OPINION - Obama's State of the Union should be addressed to all Americans. But, it is intriguing to imagine what…
January 26, 2010

Obama should scrap health care reform in State of the Union

OPINION - It will take courage for President Obama to tell Congress to start anew with health care reform. Yet…
January 25, 2010

Obama meets with NBA champion Lakers

WASHINGTON (AP) - An avid basketball fan himself, Obama said he gets enormous pleasure from watching excellence on the court...
January 22, 2010

Defiant Obama urges Congress to pass jobs bill

ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) - Obama weaved angry us-against-them rhetoric throughout the day, telling a town hall audience that he "will…
January 22, 2010

How Obama and the Dems can make a comeback

OPINION - The future still looks bright for the Democrats, provided they take a number of important steps...
January 21, 2010

The Obamas donate $15,000 to Haiti relief

WASHINGTON (AP) - The move comes as hundreds of thousands of Haitians remain homeless, hungry and desperately in need of…