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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…
January 17, 2014

Michelle Obama birthday: Advice on staying fab at 50

theGRIO REPORT - For women, who often have to juggle taking care of themselves with nurturing others, it's comforting to…
January 17, 2014

Michelle Obama tweets pic holding AARP card

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first lady is spending the day out of sight, with no public appearances after back-to-back White…
January 16, 2014

Michelle Obama’s big day: 5 things to love about turning 50

TODAY - Michelle Obama is turning 50 Friday. For some, it's the big FIVE-OH-NO, an age burdened with stereotypes: you're…
January 16, 2014

The Obamas urges action on expanding college access

WASHINGTON (AP) — His education agenda mired in Congress, President Barack Obama is urging university presidents to copy each other's…
January 16, 2014

White House enlists sports stars in Obamacare push

NBC NEWS - Magic Johnson says an early checkup saved his life – warning him that he had HIV in…
January 15, 2014

Michelle Obama’s 2nd inauguration gown lent to Smithsonian

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama's fashion is making history again, at least for the next year, as her second inaugural…
January 15, 2014

Michelle Obama won’t rule out plastic surgery

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama turns 50 this week, and she isn't ruling out future use of plastic surgery or…