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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…
February 23, 2012

Mick Jagger sizes up Obama's singing as 'courageous'

WASHINGTON (AP) - The reviews are in, and Mick Jagger sizes up President Barack Obama's singing of the blues this…
February 22, 2012

President Obama names 35 national co-chairs

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's re-election campaign has named 35 national co-chairs, including elected officials, campaign volunteers and a…
February 21, 2012

Mick Jagger, B.B. King, ready to sing blues for Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - Mick Jagger, B.B. King and Jeff Beck are teaming up with musical up-and-comers at the White House…
February 21, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Desiree Rogers, From White House to CEO of Johnson Publishing

theGRIO'S 100 - Desiree Rogers was the White House social secretary during President Obama's first year and a half in…
February 20, 2012

White House chef Sam Kass dishes up plates and policy

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sam Kass has a to-die-for job as personal chef to the Obama family but whipping up their…
February 17, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama and dog Bo welcome surprised tourists

WASHINGTON (AP) - School kids visiting the White House got a brief scare when Michelle Obama popped up and warned…
February 17, 2012

'Trombone Shorty' to perform at White House

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Jazz and funk musician Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews is performing on Mardi Gras, but he won't…
February 16, 2012

Oprah might return to big screen in Lee Daniels' 'Butler'

Director Lee Daniels is working on a movie titled 'Butler'.The movie depicts that story of a man that served right…
February 15, 2012

Newt Gingrich dismisses birther leader Orly Taitz

Orly Taitz tried to garner the support of GOP candidate Newt Gingrich at a campaign event in Pasadena, California...