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January 5, 2012

Michele Obama guest stars on Nickelodeon's 'iCarly'

NEW YORK (AP) - The 18-year-old Miranda Cosgrove says the idea of having Obama on the set made her 'nervous,'…
December 29, 2011

Michelle Obama vacation wardrobe slammed for being too pricey

The Obamas have been drawing heat for their 17-day Hawaiian holiday, estimated by some media outlets to cost taxpayers $4…
December 26, 2011

12/26/11 – the Grio and CNBC Market Update

We will also check the pulse of pending home sales with the November report, which looks at contract activity for…
December 25, 2011

Slideshow: Obamas celebrate Christmas in Washington

SLIDESHOW - For the 30th anniversary of the gala, the Obama family was joined by entertainers, Jennifer Hudson, Victoria Justice…
December 24, 2011

GOP Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner apologizes to first lady on 'big butt' quip

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wisconsin Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner has apologized to first lady Michelle Obama for reportedly saying she has a…
December 24, 2011

First lady asked Santa to help get Obama to Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) - Michelle Obama was looking for help from more than just House Republicans so her husband could make…
December 24, 2011

Rep. Charlie Rangel remembers Ofield Dukes

OPINION - Since the passing of my beloved friend and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) brother Ofield Dukes, I find myself…
December 22, 2011

Michelle Obama would come back as Bo the dog in another life

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama would come back as Bo. Not just any dog, but Bo the dog...
December 22, 2011

Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner says Michelle Obama has a 'large posterior'

In today's edition of Outrageous And Unfounded Insults, Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) has decided to question Michelle Obama's body shape...
December 19, 2011

Michelle Obama invited to Marine Corps ball while delivering toys for tots

WASHINGTON (AP) - Lance Cpl. Aaron Leeks, 20, of Frederick, Md., said he asked Obama to accompany him because he's…
December 19, 2011

JC Watts to endorse Newt Gingrich: Watts expected to announce endorsement today

theGRIO REPORT - JC Watts, Jr., a former Republican congressman, is expected to endorse Newt Gingrich for president imminently...
December 15, 2011

Obamas release official family holiday photo

VIDEO - The first family releases a new official family portrait and just in time for the holiday season...
December 14, 2011

Obama daughters not on Facebook

WASHINGTON (AP) - Don't expect to find the president's daughters on Facebook anytime soon...
December 14, 2011

Obama's favorite TV shows: 'Boardwalk Empire', 'Modern Family' and 'Homeland'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says he's a fan of two popular cable TV shows: HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' and…
December 13, 2011

'The Iron Lady' has nothing on these brave black women

SLIDESHOW - 'The Iron Lady' has nothing on these brave black women. While Meryl Streep is making headlines for her…
December 13, 2011

Slideshow: First lady's holiday fashions

SLIDESHOW - This year, the first lady turned heads once again with simple, sophisticated ensembles accented with unique accessories for…
December 12, 2011

Michelle Obama breaks jumping jacks record

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first lady announced in an email Monday that her October bid to break the record for…
December 8, 2011

Jay-Z to raise money, perform at Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK (AP) - Jay-Z didn't graduate from high school, but he's encouraging others to value their education...
December 5, 2011

Slideshow: Obamas join artistic luminaries at Kennedy Honors

WASHINGTON (AP) - As Meryl Streep and four other artistic luminaries were saluted with Kennedy Center Honors, the actress got…
December 1, 2011

White House decks its halls for the holidays

SLIDESHOW - The White House has decked its halls with boughs of holly and plenty of shiny, sparkly bling for…