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President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, theGrio.com
December 19, 2022

Exclusive: Biden administration pressed Uganda president on anti-LGBTQ record

During the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Biden officials challenged Yoweri Museveni on Uganda's anti-LGBTQ policies, a source tells theGrio.
White House x Brittney Griner
March 10, 2022

Biden administration is actively working on Brittney Griner case in Russia

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee shared with theGrio that officials told the Congressional Black Caucus that Griner's situation is "on their…
Ebola
November 30, 2018

U.S. urged to send Ebola experts in as Congo outbreak worsens

As the outbreak of the Ebola epidemic worsens, help is sought from the State Department
December 27, 2017

11 essential safety tips for traveling solo

Do not have your vacation ruined because you were not prepared. Always do thorough research before you go and do…
May 12, 2014

Nearly 30 US personnel assisting search for missing girls in Nigeria

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. team that is in Nigeria assisting the government in its search for nearly 300 abducted…
August 12, 2013

Obama, Clinton move to leadership roles in voting rights debate

theGRIO REPORT - Hillary Clinton's latest speech illustrates how an issue that had been largely been confided to outside liberal…
January 29, 2013

Senate confirms John Kerry nomination for Secretary of State

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday swiftly and unanimously approved President Barack Obama's choice of Sen.…
January 7, 2013

Hillary Clinton back at work after hospitalization

WASHINGTON (AP) - Cheers, a standing ovation and a gag gift of protective headgear greeted Secretary of State Hillary Rodham…
December 21, 2012

Obama nominates John Kerry for secretary of state

WASHINGTON (AP) - A senior administration official says President Barack Obama on Friday will nominate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., as…
December 15, 2012

Secretary of state Hillary Clinton faints, sustains concussion

WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who skipped an overseas trip this past week because of a…
October 1, 2012

State Department rejects call for UN ambassador Susan Rice to quit

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is rejecting a demand from a senior Republican lawmaker for the U.S. ambassador to…
September 12, 2012

Obama condemns attack that killed US ambassador

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned attacks on a U.S. consulate in eastern Libya that killed the…
June 29, 2012

US ambassador to Kenya resigns over 'differences'

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — President Barack Obama's ambassador to Kenya announced his resignation on Friday, citing differences with Washington over…
February 8, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Cheryl Mills, leading the charge from the White House to the State Department

theGRIOs 100 - Cheryl Mills is currently the counselor and chief of staff to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton...
January 18, 2012

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar now global cultural ambassador

NEW YORK (AP) - The National Basketball Association's all-time scoring leader is now a global cultural ambassador...
October 20, 2011

Marion Jones to Croation kids: Think hard before deciding

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) - Former U.S. track star Marion Jones is telling children in Croatia to think hard before making…
July 29, 2011

Will.i.am teams up with State Dept. for China concert

WASHINGTON (AP) - Details about the other performers, date and specific venue of the concert were not immediately available...