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January 30, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Corvida Raven, self-proclaimed 'Oprah of the web'

theGRIOs 100 - She's 24 and rocks a Mohawk. Yet despite her youth and rebellious choice of hairstyle, Corvida Raven…
January 30, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Andre 'Dr. Dre' Young, Hip-hop and business icon

André Romelle Young, also known as Dr. Dre, has been a mainstay in hip hop music since he released his…
January 25, 2012

Study: 'Opportunity Youth' have a combined taxpayer burden of 1.5 trillion

VIDEO - According to a new report prepared for the White House by the Center For Benefit Cost Studies and…
January 24, 2012

Tim Thomas rejects invitation to Obama White House

theGRIO REPORT - Goalie Tim Thomas denied an invitation to visit the White House with his team Monday because of…
January 23, 2012

Obama to hold Google+ 'hangout' after SOTU

The White House will take advantage of technology by hosting the president's first Google+ hangout.
January 18, 2012

White House makes case for rejecting Keystone oil pipeline

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House tried to make its case Wednesday for rejecting a Canadian company's plan to build…
January 17, 2012

Apparent smoke bomb tossed over White House fence

WASHINGTON -- Someone threw what appeared to be a smoke bomb over the White House fence Tuesday night, according to…
January 17, 2012

Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez: Man who shot at White House faces more charges

WASHINGTON (AP) - A man accused of trying to kill President Barack Obama by firing up to a dozen shots…
January 13, 2012

'The Obamas': 6 key highlights from Jodi Kantor White House book

theGRIO REPORT - New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's 'The Obamas' has generated controversy over its descriptions of occasional tensions…
January 12, 2012

'The Obamas': Jodi Kantor White House book paints personal portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama

REVIEW - The book has 360 pages of dialogue and intimate details, giving the impression of being inside the minds…
January 11, 2012

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie meet with Obama at the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama might be powerful and well-known, but the White House got some real star power…
January 11, 2012

'Alice in Wonderland' at the White House: Pics from controversial Halloween party revealed

The first pictures of the infamous Alice in Wonderland Halloween party at the White House emerged today...
January 10, 2012

White House names Melody Barnes' successor at Domestic Policy Council

TheGrio REPORT -- The White House on Tuesday announced the appointment of Cecilia Muñoz as the Obama administration's new Domestic…
January 9, 2012

Obama meets Mavericks, anticipates Bulls win next year

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama saluted Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks on Monday as NBA champions who staged…
January 9, 2012

Delonte West barred from White House after failing background check

Delonte West, signed by the Mavs prior to this season, will not be able to join the team because of…
December 23, 2011

Melody Barnes trades White House for family life

OPINION - Melody C. Barnes, President Obama's Domestic Policy Council Director; gave a private, farewell interview to five members of…
December 22, 2011

White House Christmas card 2011: A source of controversy?

theGRIO REPORT - When the White House released their 2011 Christmas card they probably didn't bargain that it would become…
December 20, 2011

Accused White House shooter to be held for trial

WASHINGTON (AP) - A man accused of trying to kill President Barack Obama by firing several shots at the White…
December 15, 2011

Obamas release official family holiday photo

VIDEO - The first family releases a new official family portrait and just in time for the holiday season...
December 14, 2011

Obama daughters not on Facebook

WASHINGTON (AP) - Don't expect to find the president's daughters on Facebook anytime soon...