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July 19, 2013

Trayvon Martin’s parents ‘moved’ by Obama’s remarks on Zimmerman trial

theGRIO REPORT - Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, the parents of the late Trayvon Martin, said they were "honored and…
April 30, 2013

Obama says 'couldn't be prouder' of Jason Collins

WASHINGTON (AP) - Speaking at a news conference Tuesday, Obama said Collins showed the progress the United States has made…
January 31, 2013

Beyoncé sings National Anthem live before press, asks 'any questions?'

theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé proved that she can indeed sing 'The Star Spangled Banner' live today...
January 14, 2013

5 things we learned from Obama’s last 1st term press conference

theGRIO REPORT - The president held the final press conference of his first term on Monday afternoon, less than a…
January 14, 2013

Obama deflects criticism about lack of diversity

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is deflecting criticism that his Cabinet for his second term is shaping up to…
January 14, 2013

Obama demands quick action to raise US debt limit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama demanded on Monday that Congress quickly raise the federal debt limit and warned that…
December 19, 2012

On gun control, a new passion from Obama

theGRIO REPORT - The president showed a passion and urgency on the issue that suggested that he is eager to…
November 14, 2012

Confident Obama looks ready to assert himself in second term

ANALYSIS - President Obama sounds like a man who believes he has a mandate and is willing to use it...
November 14, 2012

Obama defends Susan Rice in face of opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is defending U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice in the aftermath of the deadly Sept. 11…
July 27, 2012

US basketball has fashionably late Olympic arrival

LONDON (AP) - The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team is favored to win again, and some think it's a matter…
June 15, 2012

Obama interrupted during immigration remarks

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama responded angrily to a reporter from a conservative online publication who interrupted him during…
April 11, 2012

Bloomberg says he'll push to overturn 'Stand Your Ground'

Mayor Bloomberg is launching a campaign to overturn 'Stand Your Ground' laws around the nation...
March 28, 2012

Rihanna avoids questions about Ashton Kutcher during 'Battleship' presser

LONDON (AP) - When asked if Kutcher would be joining her in London for her promotional trip, Rihanna called the…
March 19, 2012

White House comments on Trayvon Martin case: 'A local law enforcement matter'

VIDEO - White House press secretary Jay Carney received a question regarding Trayvon Martin during a briefing this afternoon...
December 7, 2011

Philly DA plans Mumia Abu-Jamal news conference

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has scheduled a news conference to discuss the future of the death…
September 10, 2010

Obama: We call God 'different names, but we remain one nation'

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama said people must remember that the country's enemy is not Islam but al-Qaida and other extremist…
February 25, 2010

Obama, Republicans clash at heated health summit

WASHINGTON (AP) - With tempers flaring, President Obama and congressional Republicans clashed in an extraordinary live-on-TV summit...
February 19, 2010

WATCH LIVE at 11am – Tiger Woods breaks his silence

Woods will be speaking this morning to what's described as a small group of "friends, colleagues and close associates" at…
February 17, 2010

Woods to make first public appearance since sex scandal broke

MARANA, Arizona (AP) - Woods will not take any questions from a small group of media..
September 1, 2009

Cosby to Detroit parents: “We’ve got to sober up”

VIDEO - Blending commentary with comedy and criticism, Bill Cosby challenged Detroit parents to be more active in their children's…