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Last night, the prez made his debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and the highlight was definitely the "Slow Jam the News" session involving Fallon, The Roots — and Obama. Sure, the message was about Stafford loans, but it sounded awfully smooth and romantic to us. What do you think: Is the POTUS a late-night-TV natural? Or do you prefer his Al Green cover? (The Washington Post)

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