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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,"…
October 25, 2015

O’Reilly: Obama ‘Undermines' police by supporting #BlackLivesMatter

Bill O'Reilly, in discussion about how the Democratic party has leaned, in his opinion, too far to the left, criticized…
October 24, 2015

Obama teases Republicans after Benghazi hearing against Clinton backfires

President Obama thinks the Republicans are like Grumpy Cat.
October 23, 2015

Why President Obama's defense of Black Lives Matter is so important

President Obama gets it. At the end of a White House forum about criminal justice, Obama took the time to…
October 23, 2015

Can Hillary focus on the campaign with the Benghazi hearing behind her?

Now that the Benghazi hearing is behind her, Hillary Clinton can rejoice in the fact that she delivered a strong…
October 23, 2015

President Obama defends Black Lives Matter movement, slogan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the Black Lives Matter movement is drawing attention to a specific problem that's…
October 21, 2015

What Joe Biden’s decision to skip the presidential campaign means for the 2016 race

After weeks of wavering and deliberation, Vice President Joe Biden has opted out of the 2016 race for President...
October 20, 2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda adjusts travel plans to perform 'Hamilton' lead for Obama

Lin-Manuel Miranda is not going to miss out on his opportunity to perform the lead role in Hamilton when the…
October 20, 2015

Obama administration backs bill to reduce prison time

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Monday expressed support for bipartisan Senate legislation that would reduce prison sentences for…
October 20, 2015

Student arrested for homemade clock visits White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ahmed Mohamed, the Muslim teenager arrested after a homemade clock he brought to his Texas school was…