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December 26, 2012

Obama's 2nd inauguration to draw smaller crowds

WASHINGTON (AP) - Visitors coming to the nation's capital for President Barack Obama's second inauguration can't stay in the one…
December 20, 2012

First groups get invitations to inaugural parade

WASHINGTON (AP) — Spouses of those serving in the armed forces, military and civilian colleges, gay musicians, service dogs trainers…
December 19, 2012

New candid photos of the Obamas released by White House

SLIDESHOW - President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have shared a few new candid photographs from their daily lives...
December 19, 2012

Obama to announce task-force on gun control

theGRIO REPORT - White House officials say President Obama is likely to take a three-pronged approach on gun control over…
December 18, 2012

Michelle Obama portrayed by transgender model on 'Candy' magazine cover

theGRIO REPORT - In its fifth issue, upstart magazine Candy has embodied first lady Michelle Obama on its cover, modeled…
December 12, 2012

US could survive going off ‘cliff’ for a bit

WASHINGTON (AP) - It's the scenario that's been spooking employers and investors and slowing the U.S. economy...
December 10, 2012

Obamas attend annual holiday concert in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) - A holiday concert attended Sunday by President Barack Obama and his family included some non-traditional entertainment this…
December 6, 2012

Christie reunites with Obama at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie is reuniting with President Barack Obama for the first time since…
December 6, 2012

White House warns black families could see taxes rise $4,500 unless ‘fiscal cliff’ is resolved

theGRIO REPORT - The White House Thursday released a fact sheet illustrating the importance of resolving the debate of the…
December 2, 2012

At holiday briefing, White House previews second term agenda for minorities, women

WASHINGTON – On Friday, the White House Office of Digital Strategy Invited fourteen online women-focused magazines and publications to an
November 29, 2012

Romney, Obama meet in Oval Office for 'chili summit'

theGRIO REPORT - Mitt Romney met with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office today, the first time the two…
November 29, 2012

Waxwork figures Rihanna, President Obama and Morgan Freeman celebrate Thanksgiving

SLIDESHOW - Madame Tussauds in London brought together waxwork figures of singer Rihanna, President Barack Obama and actor Morgan Freeman…
November 29, 2012

Obama has Romney to lunch today at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - Bitter campaign foes just weeks ago, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are sharing lunch at the…
November 29, 2012

Zippers and 'Bo-flakes' deck the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - 'Bo-flakes' featuring the first dog and ornaments fashioned from zippers are among the new twists on traditional…
November 28, 2012

Obama, Romney to meet at White House Thursday

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will host his former political rival Mitt Romney for a private lunch at the…
November 23, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama welcomes Christmas tree at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama is kicking off the holiday season by welcoming the White House Christmas tree...
November 22, 2012

Obama pardons Thanksgiving turkey

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama pardoned two turkeys in an annual Thanksgiving rite on Wednesday, saying he wanted to…
November 17, 2012

President Obama and McKayla Maroney pose for 'not impressed' picture

theGRIO REPORT - An image of Maroney twisting her mouth upwards in a kind of irritated pout after she came…
November 16, 2012

Women in Petraeus scandal visited White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - The two women at the center of David Petraeus' downfall as CIA director visited the White House…
November 15, 2012

Obama reportedly to host 'Lincoln' screening at White House

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama is reportedly going to host a screening of Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed biopic Lincoln…