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February 17, 2014

Survey ranks Michelle Obama as the 5th best US first lady

NEW YORK (AP) — A survey of academics has found that Eleanor Roosevelt was America's best first lady. Michelle Obama…
February 14, 2014

Presidential PDA: Barack and Michelle Obama’s most romantic moments (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s romance remains a source of inspiration for Americans of all backgrounds and…
February 12, 2014

Michelle Obama and guests stun at state dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) — And in a midterm election year and with a future presidential library to build, the Obamas invited…
February 11, 2014

Ex-figure skating champion Irina Rodnina under fire for racist tweet featuring Obamas

MOSCOW (AP) — She lit the Olympic cauldron. Now she's trying to put out a different kind of fire...
February 10, 2014

Michelle Obama to appear on first week of Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Fallon is premiering his new show with a bang...
February 10, 2014

White House praises Michael Sam’s announcement that he’s gay

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sam could become the first openly homosexual player in the NFL. He's scheduled to participate in the…
February 10, 2014

First lady Michelle Obama: Gay football player Michael Sam is ‘inspiration’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says a gay University of Missouri football player is 'an inspiration to all of us.'...
February 6, 2014

First lady Michelle Obama to students: Apply for federal aid

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Michelle Obama has a message for students considering college: File for federal financial aid...
February 5, 2014

The Obamas praise CVS for anti-smoking stance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is praising CVS Caremark for its decision to stop selling tobacco products at its…
February 3, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Haile Thomas, chef, spreading healthy eating habits among youth

theGRIO's 100 - Young chef Haile Thomas, 13, works hard to engage, inspire and educate other kids about healthy eating,…
February 1, 2014

President Obama: Michelle ‘still thinks I’m pretty cute’ with gray hair

TODAY - The president acknowledged that even though he is sporting more salt than pepper in his hair these days,…
February 1, 2014

Michelle Obama reveals she is a ‘Scandal’ fan, shares her Valentine’s Day Plans

E! Online - 50-year-old FLOTUS stopped by On Air With Ryan Seacrest in honor of the four-year anniversary of her…
January 27, 2014

Jason Collins to sit in Michelle Obama’s box at State of the Union

theGRIO REPORT - NBA player Jason Collins, who last year became one of the first athletes in any major sport…
January 23, 2014

Subway joins first lady Michelle Obama’s healthy eating effort

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama is getting a new ally in her campaign to get kids to eat more fruits…
January 21, 2014

Michelle Obama dunks on LeBron James in Let’s Move promo

theGRIO REPORT - The stars of the Miami Heat and head coach Erik Spoelstra joined Michelle Obama at the White…
January 19, 2014

First lady Michelle Obama celebrates turning 50 at Saturday party

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama turned 50 a day ago but the big celebration is taking place at a White…
January 17, 2014

Jay Z and Beyoncé headed to Michelle Obama’s big 50th birthday bash?

theGRIO REPORT - Preparations are under way for Michelle Obama's 50th birthday party, which promises to be one of the…
January 17, 2014

The Obamas’ brilliant move to help poor and minority students

ANALYSIS - Obama and his aides have argued the president will increasingly use his 'convening' power to bring influential people…
January 17, 2014

After White House, high hopes in private life for ‘superwoman’ Michelle Obama

TODAY - Michelle Obama, who turns 50 on Friday, is only just starting to build her legacy...
January 17, 2014

‘The Mrs. Obama effect’: First lady’s boldest looks redefine style

TODAY - Fifty indeed looks fabulous on Michelle Obama, the first lady who ushered style back into the White House…