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January 1, 2014

Obamas offer well wishes to Barbara Bush

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama are wishing former first lady Barbra Bush a 'speedy recovery'…
January 1, 2014

The newfound success of Obamacare

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama administration announced on Tuesday that more than 6 million Americans have obtained health insurance through…
December 31, 2013

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed talks 'race' and the legacy of Mandela

theGRIO VIDEO - Incumbent Mayor Kasim Reed is still riding high after winning a second four-year term with 84 percent…
December 30, 2013

Hawaii overshadowed by Chicago for Obama library

HONOLULU (AP) — Not far from these wind-swept shores, Barack Obama was born and raised, soaking in an island sensibility…
December 30, 2013

Ohio teacher suspended for 'we don't need another black president' remark

FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio teacher who allegedly responded after a black high school freshman said he wanted…
December 30, 2013

Federal health care sign-ups pass 1 million mark

HONOLULU (AP) — The government's rehabilitated health insurance website has seen a December surge in customer sign-ups, pushing enrollment past…
December 27, 2013

President Obama sends wishes to those celebrating Kwanzaa

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are sending those celebrating Kwanzaa their hopes for a…
December 26, 2013

In Christmas tradition, Obamas honor US military

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (AP) — President Barack Obama stepped away from the seclusion of his quiet Hawaii vacation for what's…
December 26, 2013

President Obama signs sweeping defense bill

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed into law a comprehensive defense bill that cracks down on sexual assault…
December 24, 2013

Holidays with the Obama family

theGRIO REPORT - TheGrio invites you to click through our slideshow to see exactly how the Obama's celebrate this joyous…
December 23, 2013

President Obama signs up for Obamacare through DC health care exchange

HONOLULU (AP) — In a symbolic step, President Barack Obama has signed up for health insurance through the new exchanges…
December 20, 2013

President Obama says 1 million signed up for health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — His health care plan facing a dicey transition, President Barack Obama said Friday that insurance sign-ups are…
December 20, 2013

President Obama: 2014 can be a 'breakthrough year' for America

WASHINGTON (AP) - Praising Congress for a recent, relatively modest budget compromise, the president said, 'It's probably too early to…
December 20, 2013

Clarence Aaron finally free: President Obama commutes sentence of wrongfully imprisoned man

OPINION - His sentence was always unjust–Aaron wasn’t the buyer, the seller or the user of any drugs–and Obama’s decision…
December 19, 2013

Leonardo DiCaprio gives President Obama copy of 'Wolf of Wall Street'

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama is getting an early look at the highly anticipated Christmas release, The Wolf of…
December 19, 2013

Poll: President Obama foreign policy ratings top domestic ones

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's approval ratings for handling foreign policy issues generally top his ratings for most domestic…
December 19, 2013

President Obama commutes sentences for 8 drug convictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is commuting the sentences of eight people he said were serving unduly harsh sentences…
December 19, 2013

President Obama's half-brother Mark Ndesandjo writes about abuse

HONG KONG (AP) — President Barack Obama's half brother is publishing an autobiography that details the domestic abuse that served…
December 18, 2013

Defense bill gives President Obama rare Gitmo victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — Up to half the terror suspects held at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay could be…
December 18, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama joins president's push on health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is suggesting a different kind of Christmas present for moms to give this…