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July 20, 2011

White House to retailers: Bring fresh produce to 1,500 places

(AP) - Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Supervalu, have agreed to open or expand 1,500 stores in areas without broad access to…
July 14, 2011

Debt talks: No 'hallelujah moment' in sight

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Testy lawmakers and President Barack Obama headed back for a fifth day of debt-limit negotiations Thursday, pointing…
July 14, 2011

Voters don't blame Obama on debt, trust president on economy

A majority of American would blame Republicans if the nation fails to raise it's debt ceiling. In addition, voters give…
July 11, 2011

Civil Rights-era Rockwell painting borrowed by Obama

CLUTCH - The painting will be on display at the White House until October 31st...
July 11, 2011

Obama, lawmakers to meet again as debt clock ticks

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and top lawmakers resume tense budget talks Monday at the White House, with both…
July 4, 2011

Slideshow: Malia Obama turns 13 — a life in the limelight

SLIDESHOW - On July 4th, as America turns 235 years old, Malia Obama will be turning 13...
June 30, 2011

White House: Analyst comment 'inappropriate'

WASHINGTON (AP) - White House spokesman Jay Carney said the negative comment by MSNBC analyst Mark Halperin was an inappropriate…
June 27, 2011

Black college leaders meet to discuss challenges

ATLANTA (AP) - About 100 presidents of historically black colleges are meeting to discuss their role in the White House…
June 22, 2011

Obama takes on role of 'the baby whisperer'

VIDEO - President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were handed a crying baby during a recent White House picnic…
June 18, 2011

Obama: Being a dad is sometimes my hardest job

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president talked about growing up without a dad, his own failings as a father and the…
June 14, 2011

Single mom selling Obama letter to save family

VIDEO - Destiny Mathis, a 26-year-old single mother of three, hopes to sell a letter from President Obama for $11,000…
June 14, 2011

Fox Business host: Sorry for racist slams on Obama

NEW YORK (AP) - In a brief mea culpa, conservative host Eric Bolling said on his Monday broadcast that he…
June 13, 2011

Eric Bolling accused of 'revolting racism' for Obama 'hizzouse' comments

Fox Business host Eric Bolling is drawing fire for comments he made about President Obama on Friday...
June 10, 2011

Slideshow: Sasha Obama's life in the spotlight

SLIDESHOW - The youngest Obama daughter is celebrating her 10th birthday on June 10...
June 9, 2011

Obama welcomes BCS champions Auburn to White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is reminding Alabamans of a reason to celebrate: Auburn University's championship football team...
May 27, 2011

Clyburn protests McClatchy article on Obama and race

WASHINGTON - House Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn objected Thursday to coverage of his views on the impact of President…
May 26, 2011

Palin signals ambition, reluctance for White House

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Palin's supporters are putting together a campaign-in-waiting in Iowa in the hopes she decides to join…
May 26, 2011

Trump says Obama birth certificate fake

Upon the release of Obama's birth certificate, Trump took credit for the disclosure...
May 21, 2011

From marijuana to alligator hides, Obama pardons 8

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House, as is typically the case with every administration, offered no elaboration for the president's…
May 17, 2011

Bill O'Reilly and Jon Stewart battle over Common

VIDEO - Common's recent invitation to perform at the White House fueled a heated debate last night between Comedy Central's…