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November 26, 2015

Will Smith says there ‘might be a future’ for him in politics

The President of Bel-Air? No, it's not an upcoming Fresh Prince TV spin-off, but maybe it could be. Will Smith…
November 26, 2015

President Obama pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama spared two turkeys named for one of the nation's most admired presidents, continuing a…
November 23, 2015

U.S. response to Syrian refugees is really about hatred, fearmongering

What is behind American reactions to the Syrian refugees? Unfortunately, it’s very simple: America has an Islamophobia problem. And in…
November 21, 2015

Obama attempts to put human face on Syrian refugee debate

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Brushing off refugee worries at home, President Barack Obama crouched alongside migrant children on Saturday…
November 20, 2015

First deaf-blind Harvard Law School graduate met with Obama

Haben Girma is the first deaf-blind student to graduate from Harvard Law School ...
November 19, 2015

Ted Cruz done lost his mind, challenges President Obama: ‘Insult me to my face’

The disrespect for President Obama coming out of the Republican fringes knows no bounds. And Senator Ted Cruz is at it again.
November 18, 2015

Obama says GOP incitement on Syria refugees ‘needs to stop’

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Barack Obama lashed out Wednesday at Republicans who insist on barring Syrian refugees from entering…
November 17, 2015

Willie Mays, Yogi Berra among Medal of Freedom honorees

WASHINGTON (AP) — Baseball legends Willie Mays and the late Yogi Berra will be honored with the nation's highest civilian…
November 16, 2015

President Obama: 'Folks wanna pop off' about ISIS without specifics

ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday conceded that the Paris terror attacks were a "terrible and sickening…
November 14, 2015

Islamic State claims responsibility for Paris attacks which left at least 127 people dead

PARIS (AP) — French President Francois Hollande said at least 127 people died Friday night in shootings at Paris cafes,…
November 13, 2015

Taye Diggs wants son to embrace being mixed, not choose black or white

Taye Diggs opens up about his second children's book, "Mixed Me," inspired by his 6-year-old biracial son...
November 10, 2015

President Obama lands historic cover of 'OUT' magazine, named 'Ally of the Year'

President Obama became the first sitting president to grace the cover of an LGBT publication. He was named OUT magazine's…
November 10, 2015

President Obama launches Facebook page

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama wants you to like him. And comment on him. And share his posts, too.
November 7, 2015

Voter calls President Obama a 'black Muslim,' Carly Fiorina doesn't correct him

In yet another depressing sign of people's willful ignorance, another voter claimed President Obama was a "black Muslim."...
November 5, 2015

Banning the Box: Why President Obama's latest executive order matters

This week, President Obama issued an executive order “banning the box” for federal employees – the “box” being the often…
November 3, 2015

On Broadway, Obama mocks GOP candidates for 'occupying a different reality'

NEW YORK (AP) — Appearing on Broadway for one night only: Barack Obama, in a solo comedy act roasting the…
November 2, 2015

Obama bans hiring bias against ex-cons applying for federal jobs

President Barack Obama has announced on Monday that he is signing a new order taking steps to prevent hiring bias…
October 31, 2015

Popemobile steals the show at Obama's White House Halloween

WASHINGTON (AP) — A toddler dressed like the pope and pushed along in a popemobile got the top prize at…
October 30, 2015

President Obama 'sings' 'Thriller' in YouTube video

Okay, so maybe the president isn't actually busting out his moonwalk for Halloween ...
October 27, 2015

Obama showcases diversity in music at White House with R&B, soul and jazz performances

WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether belting out lyrics to Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," leading a mournful congregation through "Amazing Grace,"…