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July 12, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama posts 'throwback' Instagram photo of herself with husband

TODAY - First lady Michelle Obama just got a little personal on Instagram, not to mention retro...
July 10, 2013

Obama's affinity for broccoli sparks hashtag hoopla

NBC News - It’s July in Washington, and people are arguing about broccoli...
June 27, 2013

Michelle Obama makes Instagram debut with images from Africa

TODAY - First lady Michelle Obama incorporated her trip to Africa into her Instagram debut on Thursday, posting both a…
June 26, 2013

The Obamas’ week-long trip to Africa (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - President Barack Obama and his family made a return to Africa on Wednesday and began their week-long trip…
May 3, 2013

Fox News host asks: 'Is Malia Obama going to go on birth control?'

theGRIO REPORT - The families, and especially the children, of the commander-in-chief are almost always considered off-limits by the media…
April 8, 2013

Press: Please lay off President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama

OPINION - Just because they've each made very public flubs, doesn't mean their marriage is falling apart...
March 1, 2013

Michelle Obama reflects on the appeal of a young black family in the White House

theGRIO REPORT - Asked by reporters during a small round table that included theGrio, how she responds to the instant…
February 15, 2013

Obama hints at daughter Malia going on 'dates'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will spend the long holiday weekend in Florida, relaxing with friends...
January 20, 2013

President Obama and first family attend services at oldest black Episcopal church

theGRIO REPORT - The Metropolitan A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. is hosting the first family this morning during a service…
May 10, 2012

Bristol Palin criticizes Malia and Sasha for Obama gay marriage policy shift

theGRIO REPORT - Bristol Palin attacked the first family in blog post suggesting that it is inappropriate for the president…
April 9, 2012

Obama hosts 2012 Easter egg roll at the White House (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - President Obama and his wife Michelle have kicked off a sun-splashed Easter Egg Roll at the White House,…
March 20, 2012

Malia Obama safe after earthquake in Mexico

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House says President Barack Obama's oldest daughter, Malia, is safe and never was in danger…
February 6, 2012

Obama regrets first lady being dragged into politics

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says one of the toughest parts about being president is that his wife has…
January 30, 2012

Obamas wrap up weekend with visit to museum

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first family wrapped up a busy weekend with a walk Sunday to the Corcoran Gallery of…
October 15, 2011

First family visits new MLK memorial

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama followed through Friday night on his longtime plan to take his two daughters to…
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…
April 28, 2011

First lady says overseas trips a family highlight

WASHINGTON (AP) - During an interview on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' the first lady singled out a visit to Rome…
August 16, 2010

Obama makes waves with press photographers

From Yahoo News - President Obama rankled press organizations by denying photographers access to his highly-politicized 'family swim' in the…
March 1, 2010

‘Black Ski’ gets a lift from the First Family

From Ebony/Jet Magazine - For years, skiing has been largely considered a 'Whites only' sport, although 'black ski' clubs have…
January 19, 2010

'Paddling like mad,' first lady Michelle Obama learns on the job

WASHINGTON (AP) - Her every word, move, bite, gesture, dress and shoe has been analyzed and second-guessed...