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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…
January 13, 2014

First Lady hosts White House screening of ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’ as part of education initiative

theGRIO REPORT - As part of her ongoing efforts to encourage youth members to commit to their education, First Lady…
January 13, 2014

Michelle Obama to mark 50th birthday on Friday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing a milestone birthday, Michelle Obama exuberantly describes herself as '50 and fabulous'...
January 8, 2014

Just 1 in 4 young teens meet US fitness guidelines

CHICAGO (AP) — Young teens aren't exactly embracing the government's Let's Move mantra, the latest fitness data suggest...
January 5, 2014

First lady Michelle Obama gets a few extra days of Hawaiian sun

HONOLULU (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is getting a few extra days of Hawaiian sun...
January 2, 2014

Oops! Woman accidentally gets gift intended for Obama family friend

TODAY - On New Year's Eve, an Illinois woman finally received a package her brother-in-law had sent to her family…
January 1, 2014

Obamas offer well wishes to Barbara Bush

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama are wishing former first lady Barbra Bush a 'speedy recovery'…
December 30, 2013

Michelle Obama tweets support for Robin Roberts

theGRIO REPORT - 'Good Morning America' anchorwoman Robin Roberts is making headlines today, after she acknowledged her longtime girlfriend in…
December 27, 2013

President Obama sends wishes to those celebrating Kwanzaa

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are sending those celebrating Kwanzaa their hopes for a…
December 26, 2013

In Christmas tradition, Obamas honor US military

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (AP) — President Barack Obama stepped away from the seclusion of his quiet Hawaii vacation for what's…