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February 19, 2014

George Clooney, Matt Damon attend White House movie screening

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is hosting a screening of the movie 'The Monuments Men' at the White House…
February 18, 2014

Liberal revolt over President Obama judges grows

MSNBC - A revolt against President Barack Obama’s nominees to the federal bench in Georgia has spread from the civil…
February 17, 2014

President Obama praises Michael Sam in Barkley interview

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — President Barack Obama is praising University of Missouri football player Michael Sam for announcing he…
February 16, 2014

President Obama: Anti-gay bill step backward for Ugandans

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — President Barack Obama says pending steps by Uganda to further criminalize homosexuality will complicate what…
February 15, 2014

President Obama seeks $1 billion to fight climate change

MSNBC - President Obama announced on Friday that he wants Congress to authorize $1 billion in new spending on the…
February 14, 2014

‘House of Cards’ cast accepts President Obama’s endorsement

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Barack Obama's latest playful executive order is a tweeted effort to limit 'House of Cards'…
February 14, 2014

Charles Barkley to interview President Obama during All-Star weekend

theGRIO REPORT - NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley sat down with President Barack Obama as part of TNT's coverage…
February 14, 2014

Presidential PDA: Barack and Michelle Obama’s most romantic moments (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s romance remains a source of inspiration for Americans of all backgrounds and…
February 13, 2014

Rand Paul sues President Obama over NSA surveillance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Rand Paul, a possible Republican presidential candidate, sued the Obama administration Wednesday over the National Security…
February 13, 2014

Rival Chicago groups clash over Obama library bid

CHICAGO (AP) — Barack Obama's journey from community organizer to lawmaker to president was also a journey through several different…
February 13, 2014

Geoffrey Canada to step down from Harlem Children’s Zone

theGRIO REPORT - An educator, social activist and charter school advocate, Canada, 62, has been known for his work on…
February 12, 2014

Senate clears debt limit measure for President Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a dramatic Senate tally in which top GOP leaders cast the crucial votes, must-pass legislation to…
February 12, 2014

Obamacare sign-ups hit 3.3 million

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration says about 1 million Americans signed up for private insurance under the health care…
February 12, 2014

President Obama signs minimum wage increase for contract workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama increased the minimum wage for a few hundred thousand federal contractors on Wednesday, then…
February 12, 2014

Michelle Obama and guests stun at state dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) — And in a midterm election year and with a future presidential library to build, the Obamas invited…
February 12, 2014

A closer look at Eric Holder’s comments on allowing felons the right to vote

theGRIO REPORT - Attorney General Eric Holder delivered a high-profile speech on Tuesday, urging states to roll back laws that…
February 11, 2014

President Obama to sign minimum wage order Wednesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will sign an executive order Wednesday increasing the minimum wage…
February 11, 2014

Ex-figure skating champion Irina Rodnina under fire for racist tweet featuring Obamas

MOSCOW (AP) — She lit the Olympic cauldron. Now she's trying to put out a different kind of fire...
February 11, 2014

President Obama to launch new initiative to address challenges facing young black and Latino men

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama will unveil this week a new program to address specific challenges facing black and Latino…
February 10, 2014

White House praises Michael Sam’s announcement that he’s gay

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sam could become the first openly homosexual player in the NFL. He's scheduled to participate in the…