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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…
April 3, 2012

One Direction turns down first lady's White House invitation

One Direction is busy -- so busy that they weren't able to make time to accept Michelle Obama's invitation to…
March 28, 2012

Biggest Losers to get White House workout

WASHINGTON (AP) - NBC says contestants on its 'The Biggest Loser' program are whisked to the White House in a…
March 26, 2012

Children help first lady Michelle Obama plant White House garden

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama is harvesting vegetables and plants at the White House with children from across the country…
March 21, 2012

Why Obama must stay silent on the Trayvon Martin case

OPINION - By making any public statements about the ongoing investigation the White House could derail the efforts of the…
March 19, 2012

White House comments on Trayvon Martin case: 'A local law enforcement matter'

VIDEO - White House press secretary Jay Carney received a question regarding Trayvon Martin during a briefing this afternoon...
March 15, 2012

George Clooney Washington blitz on Sudan reaches Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - Actor George Clooney's blitz of the U.S. capital to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis in border…
March 14, 2012

Michelle Obama hosts White House pre-dinner wearing lavender sheath, London designer's broach

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama hosted a pre-dinner earlier today for a small group of reporters and students…
March 14, 2012

John Legend, Mumford & Sons to play state dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) - There is something special for the Camerons and something special for the Obamas in the entertainment lineup…
March 12, 2012

White House: No change in Afghanistan strategy

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says the U.S. will not change its strategy or objectives in Afghanistan following the…
March 7, 2012

'The Butler': Forest Whitaker may join Oprah Winfrey in Lee Daniels' film

Oprah Winfrey's return to the big screen may come equipped with an Oscar-winning co-star: Forest Whitaker...
February 27, 2012

White House helps pay for NYPD Muslim surveillance

WASHINGTON (AP) - Millions of dollars in White House money has helped pay for New York Police Department programs that…