Obama: US Always Will Be a 'AAA Country'

August 08, 2011

And it always has been, said the president in a speech on the nation's S&P credit-rating downgrade.

Gates Talks 'Black in Latin America' With NPR

The Root's editor-in-chief, Henry Louis Gates Jr., discusses his latest book and TV series.

Watch Now: White House Easter Egg Roll

The "roll" may be over, but you can still see live video of the participants in this yearly tradition, streamed from the Truman Balcony.

Job Lead: Senior Financial Analyst at Turner Broadcasting System

Looking for a new gig? Check out this listing from The Root's jobs section.

Poverty in America: Census Bureau Releases Alternative Measurements

New calculations say that poverty in America could be as few as 39 million or as many as 53 million people.

Obama Signs 9/11 Health Bill

Even on vacation, he's still working.

Chuck Berry Collapses Onstage

The 84-year-old singer was "exhausted," according to his reps.

Job Lead: Regional Managing Educator in L.A.

Job hunting? Check out this listing from The Root's Jobs section.

MTV's Abortion-Themed Special Starred Black Teen Mom

16 and Pregnant alum Markai was followed as she decided to terminate a second unplanned pregnancy. How did it happen again?

NOLA Residents to Be Kicked Out of FEMA Trailers

Otherwise, they'll face fines up to $500 -- a day.