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September 1, 2011

White House: People 'don't give a lick' about speech timing

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is characterizing the flap over the timing of the president's address to Congress next…
August 30, 2011

Why black women can relate to Condi Rice's cries

OPINION - I can tell you first hand it is painful and degrading and I am not surprised at any…
August 29, 2011

Obama's uncle arrested on drunk driving charge

FRAMINGHAM, Mass (AP) - Police said that when asked if he wanted to make a phone call, Obama said: 'I…
August 25, 2011

How Obama has subtly reached out on race

OPINION - He is aware of the history of race and racism in this country and ingrained inequality of our…
August 3, 2011

Obama to celebrate 50th with family, friends at WH

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama, who reaches the milestone birthday on Thursday, plans to spend the morning at work as usual…
August 3, 2011

Police holding homeless man who jumped White House fence

WASHINGTON (AP) - Police are holding a homeless man who jumped the fence at the White House, but officials have…
July 29, 2011

Obama meets with African leaders, discusses development

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - As President Alassane Ouattara meets with Obama on Friday in Washington, Ivory Coast's national reconciliation…
July 27, 2011

Congressman arrested during White House protest

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Hispanic congressman again has been arrested outside the White House while protesting U.S. immigration policies...
July 26, 2011

White House threatens to veto Boehner's House plan

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House threatened on Tuesday to veto emergency legislation pending in the House to avert a…
July 23, 2011

Is Obama the last reasonable man in Washington?

OPINION - The White House is betting most American will tire of the bomb throwers (and that Wall Street will…
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…