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August 5, 2010

Big trouble lurks for black members of Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) - These were supposed to be heady days for African-Americans in Congress...
August 4, 2010

Obama turns 49 with first lady, kids out of town

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama hasn't shied away from talking about his birthday, noting that his hair is getting grayer and…
August 3, 2010

Obama prods young Africans to lead by example

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama is challenging young leaders from Africa to bring change to their countries by standing up…
July 27, 2010

Why Obama will never be ‘black enough’ for some white journalists

OPINION - Everyone seems to feel justified in defining what it means for a black politician to have a 'genuine…
July 26, 2010

Obama’s top disability adviser on ADA’s 20th anniversary

Kareem Dale, who is legally blind, is the associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement and the…
July 20, 2010

Obama salutes WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury

WASHINGTON (AP) - He thanked the players for setting a good example, saying he lives with 'three tall, good-looking women…
July 16, 2010

Barbershop Buzz: Anniversary of Gates arrest

VIDEO - One year later, long after the so-called beer summit at the White House, where are we now?...
July 5, 2010

Slideshow: Obama celebrates July 4th at White House barbecue

SLIDESHOW - The estimated 1,200 guests included active-duty military personnel and their families, wounded troops, and people with family members…
June 29, 2010

Obama planning major immigration reform push as Arizona lawsuit nears

President Obama is slated to deliver a major address on immigration reform this week as his Department of Justice puts…
June 11, 2010

First lady recalls family’s influence at Anacostia

WASHINGTON (AP) - Her voice cracking and eyes filled with tears, first lady Michelle Obama remembered her parents' sacrifices for…
June 3, 2010

Gov. Brewer: Obama and I agree to work together

WASHINGTON (AP) - Brewer also says Obama assured her that most of the 1,200 National Guard troops he is sending…
June 3, 2010

White House holds black men and HIV/AIDS summit

Community leaders want to diminish the stigma of HIV/AIDS among black men who are at risk of contracting the virus…
June 3, 2010

McCartney turns ‘Michelle’ into ode to first lady

WASHINGTON (AP) - Paul McCartney had been itching to perform a certain song at the White House, and he seized…
June 2, 2010

‘New World’ actress arrested at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - Authorities say the 20-year-old Q'orianka Kilcher tied herself to the fence Tuesday and her 41-year-old mother, Saskia,…
May 28, 2010

Condoleezza Rice to write memoir on White House years

Rice said Thursday that she will write a memoir about her eight years in the White House, but only after…
May 27, 2010

NCAA champion Duke holds court at White House

SLIDESHOW - Still taking heat over his NCAA pick, President Obama praises Duke at a White House ceremony honoring the…
May 27, 2010

Obama plans to seek US security through peace

WASHINGTON (AP) - The overarching goal of Obama's National Security Strategy, intended to guide U.S. military and diplomatic policy for…
May 26, 2010

Slideshow: Michelle Obama kicks off summer exercise series

SLIDESHOW - The series is part of Mrs. Obama's "Let's Move" campaign against childhood obesity....
May 20, 2010

Slideshow: The Obamas, stars shine at state dinner

SLIDESHOW - As the evening wore on, the smiles on the faces of White House staff seemed to get more…
May 19, 2010

First lady shimmers in blue Soronen at state dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama chose a shimmery-blue gown for the state dinner Wednesday night honoring Mexican President Felipe Calderon…