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June 1, 2012

Michelle Obama: 'A woman in the Oval Office very soon'

In a video released Thursday first lady Michelle Obama says that a woman will occupy the Oval Office very soon.…
May 31, 2012

Bush, Obama on stage together share laughs

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is sharing a stage with former President George W. Bush, the predecessor he often…
May 31, 2012

The White House defends its anti-poverty agenda

OPINION - When Mr. Herbert suggested that President Obama has 'given up' on the idea of opportunity and upward mobility,…
May 29, 2012

Obama honors Medal of Freedom recipients as heroes

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sketching impressive contributions to society in intensely personal terms, President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Freedom…
May 29, 2012

Toni Morrison to receive Medal of Freedom from Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will honor a diverse cross-section of political and cultural…
May 29, 2012

Michelle Obama releases book on White House garden

WASHINGTON (AP) - From the beginning, Michelle Obama's kitchen garden has been an overachiever, churning out more peppers, parsley and…
May 24, 2012

Famous photo of President Obama and 5-year-old remains in White House 3 years later

The photo of President Obama and 5-year-old, Jacob Philadelphia remains on the wall in the West Wing of the White…
May 24, 2012

Obama ahead of Romney in key states

President Obama leads in newly released polls in Florida, Ohio and Virginia. Here's a closer look, from NBC's First Read...
May 15, 2012

Preisdent Obama talks about first lady's 'relentless' teasing on 'The View'

President Barack Obama spilled some intimate details on his life with first lady Michelle Obama during his appearance on 'The…
May 11, 2012

2 new charges for alleged White House shooter

WASHINGTON (AP) - A man accused of shooting an assault rifle at the White House and charged with the attempted…
May 10, 2012

Michelle Obama's contribution to Obama's gay rights 'evolution'

First lady Michelle Obama does not interfere with day-to-day policy matters, and yet continues to help guard and protect the…
May 9, 2012

New funding increases the reach of community health centers

theGRIO REPORT - Local health centers around the country received a boost from the Department of Health and Human Services…
May 2, 2012

Joe Arpaio to announce new information questioning Obama's citizenship

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio claims he will make an announcement late May or early June, concerning his investigation into President…
April 30, 2012

Obama, Clintons deepen political and policy ties

WASHINGTON (AP) - Once a tense rivalry, the relationship between President Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton has…
April 30, 2012

Toni Morrison among latest Medal of Freedom honorees

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first female secretary of state, a former astronaut, and a musical pioneer are among this year's…
April 29, 2012

Obama mocks Secret Service, Romney at correspondents' dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama scattered the barbs during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner as he poked…
April 27, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama hosts annual take a child to work day

WASHINGTON (AP) - Mrs. Obama answered more than a dozen questions from eager children Thursday at the White House's annual…
April 25, 2012

Tareq Salahi, White House gate crasher, to run for Va governor

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- White House gate crasher Tareq Salahi says he plans to run for governor of Virginia next…
April 23, 2012

Obama strikes Heisman pose at Air Force Academy ceremony

After which, players said they'd trade him the game ball and jersey, if he strike the iconic Heisman pose...
April 23, 2012

Susan Sarandon says White House denied security clearance

Susan Sarandon, who is well known for her political activities as well as her acting, shared with an audience Sunday…