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August 16, 2012

The Obamas have PDA-fest in Iowa

SLIDESHOW - The president and first lady got in a little presidential PDA during a campaign stop in Iowa...
July 12, 2012

White House staffers dish on eating, fitness habits of the Obamas

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House staff is spilling details about Obama family life, from the first family's fitness regime…
June 17, 2012

Obama Father’s Day video an intimate portrait of ‘dad-in-chief’

VIDEO - Barack Obama's re-election campaign released a Father's Day video that paints an intimate portrait of Obama the dad...
June 14, 2012

‘The Obama Effect’: New film inspired by president’s 2008 campaign

theGRIO REPORT - 'The Obama Effect', a phrase often used to describe the president's ability to politically influence Americans with…
January 26, 2012

French Elle under fire for claiming the Obamas are first fashionable African-Americans

the GRIO REPORT- The French version of Elle is causing an uproar around the world, because a writer for the…
January 16, 2012

The Obamas mark MLK Day with service projects

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama evoked Martin Luther King, Jr.'s own words about public service Monday as Obama and…
January 15, 2012

Photo: The Obamas attend service at historic DC church

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama family celebrated Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday on Sunday by attending services at an…
January 13, 2012

'The Obamas': 6 key highlights from Jodi Kantor White House book

theGRIO REPORT - New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's 'The Obamas' has generated controversy over its descriptions of occasional tensions…
January 12, 2012

'The Obamas': Jodi Kantor White House book paints personal portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama

REVIEW - The book has 360 pages of dialogue and intimate details, giving the impression of being inside the minds…
January 11, 2012

Michelle Obama: Tired of 'angry black woman' stereotype

WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama is challenging assertions she's forcefully imposed her will on White House aides, saying…
January 11, 2012

'Alice in Wonderland' at the White House: Pics from controversial Halloween party revealed

The first pictures of the infamous Alice in Wonderland Halloween party at the White House emerged today...
January 9, 2012

Controversial 'The Obamas' author grilled over White House pushback

From Mediaite: The Obamas, which claims -- among other things -- that there are tensions between White House staff and…
January 9, 2012

Rahm Emanuel says he has 'great relationship' with first lady: Disputes claims in 'The Obamas' book

Rahm Emanuel, who was touting a $660 million school infrastructure project, told reporters that he still has a "great relationship"…
January 6, 2012

Michelle Obama vs. Rahm Emanuel: New book 'The Obamas' alleges feud between first lady and ex-Chief of Staff

The dramatics that surrounded the passage of health care reform -- reflect the type of high-pitched struggle that routinely erupted…
January 2, 2012

For President Obama, vacation ends, campaign begins

HONOLULU (AP) -- With an eye on the 2012 campaign, President Barack Obama is wrapping up a Hawaiian vacation and…
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 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 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...
November 2, 2011

10-year-old trick-or-treater pulls out gun on neighbor

VIDEO - Police say a 10-year-old trick-or-treater pulled out a 9-mm handgun when woman joked that she was going to…
November 2, 2011

Steve Stoute: Hip-hop has changed the rules of marketing

theGRIO VIDEO - Steve Stoute is a former record executive who's had a hand in launching the careers of rapper…