Michelle Obama

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December 13, 2010

Obama signs first lady's nutrition bill for kids' future

WASHINGTON (AP) - The $4.5 billion measure would expand free school meals for the needy and give the government power…
December 13, 2010

Did Palin go to Haiti in search of black votes?

OPINION - I hope her visit to Haiti teaches her that there is a big difference between campaigning and governing...
December 10, 2010

Holidays are officially here! Obamas light up Xmas tree

VIDEO - The Christmas tree was lit by thousands of bulbs and it is sure to light up city and…
December 6, 2010

Black artist creates work not seen by human eye

VIDEO - Willard Wigan's art gallery is not one of your typical galleries -- you have to look through a…
December 2, 2010

Congress sends child nutrition bill to Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first lady said in a statement after the vote that she was "thrilled" about House passage...
December 1, 2010

First lady's school lunches initiative up for House vote

WASHINGTON (AP) - Greasy foods and sugary soft drinks could disappear from schools as Congress is poised to approve a…
November 27, 2010

Obamas say their daughters prefer to just be kids

WASHINGTON (AP) - The girls can't completely avoid all talk about their father, however. For Malia, he's come up in…
November 24, 2010

Obama family volunteers at DC food pantry

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama and his family have delivered turkeys that didn't receive a presidential pardon to a food…
November 24, 2010

Palin slams Michelle Obama again, this time for anti-obesity campaign

Palin called her campaign to improve child nutrition another instance of a philosophical devotion to big government...
November 23, 2010

First lady encourages Miami students to eat greens

MIAMI (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama had Miami elementary school students cheering Monday over a typically contentious dinner topic…
November 22, 2010

First lady and friends see 'Fela!' on Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) - The audience at Thursday's performance of "Fela!" on Broadway got an extra thrill when an unannounced…
November 19, 2010

Palin's shots at first lady prove she isn't above race baiting

OPINION - Sarah Palin is the modern day version of the traveling medicine men: selling lies and snake oil, moving…
November 19, 2010

First lady brings 'Let's Move' campaign to Newark

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Mrs. Obama visited the Maple Avenue School in Newark on Thursday to talk with students about…
November 17, 2010

Michelle Obama makes Vogue's top 10 best dressed

NEW YORK - To Vogue's credit, the ensembles they chose to highlight on said best-dressed ladies aren't exactly tried-and-true favorites...
November 17, 2010

Slideshow: theGrio's African-American 'royalty'

SLIDESHOW - Whether it is due to their combined star-power or simply because they are attractive and successful, these stars…
November 16, 2010

Obama family values on full display in 'Of Thee I Sing'

OPINION - The Obamas represent a tangible and real change for the better in our public dialogue and perception of…
November 11, 2010

Michelle Obama serves troops serving in Germany

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) - Michelle Obama surprised a group of U.S. servicemen and women based in Germany, jumping…
November 9, 2010

Michelle Obama and Jackie O.'s India fashion face-off

Kate Betts looks back at how Michelle's style choices in India measure up to Jackie's famous 1962 trip to the…
November 8, 2010

Michelle Obama joins Indian schoolgirls on field trip

NEW DELHI (AP) - Michelle Obama strolled with 15 schoolgirls and took turns holding each one's hand during a field…
October 29, 2010

Michelle Obama bashes bullying of gay youth

WASHINGTON (AP) - Mrs. Obama said young people need to know that they shouldn't let the challenges they face in…