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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…
April 23, 2012

Ask the White House about minority health

theGRIO REPORT - Send us the minority health-related questions you want Dr. Ty to ask the White House! Tweet your…
April 20, 2012

George Clooney to hold high-end Obama fundraiser

WASHINGTON (AP) - George Clooney has a starring role in a new Obama campaign sweepstakes...
April 18, 2012

Obama called Warren Buffett to wish him well

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama has called Nebraska billionaire investor Warren Buffett, a day after…
April 15, 2012

Obama: 'I'll be angry' if Secret Service allegations true

CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) - President Barack Obama, speaking for the first time about allegations that Secret Service agents hired prostitutes,…
April 13, 2012

Obama tax return shows 2011 earnings of $789,674

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama and his family paid more than $160,000 in U.S. taxes…
April 11, 2012

Michelle Obama invites 'The Biggest Loser' contestants to the White House

VIDEO - First lady Michelle Obama surprised season 13 contestants of NBC's 'The Biggest Loser', inviting them to the White…
April 11, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama marks 1-year point for 'Joining Forces' military effort

WASHINGTON (AP) - Mrs. Obama is marking the anniversary of her 'Joining Forces' initiative on Wednesday with a White House…
April 10, 2012

Rachel Crow performs National Anthem for the Obamas (VIDEO)

theGRIO REPORT - 14-year-old former contestant on 'The X-Factor,' Rachel Crow, performed a moving rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner"…
April 9, 2012

Obama hosts 2012 Easter egg roll at the White House (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - President Obama and his wife Michelle have kicked off a sun-splashed Easter Egg Roll at the White House,…
April 4, 2012

Twitpic of President Obama with 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols goes viral

theGRIO REPORT - A fun Twitpic of President Obama posing with Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols in the Oval Office…