Michelle Obama

Obama's new wordsmith believes in public service

1 day ago

Current and former White House colleagues, all Obama campaign veterans, praise Keenan's writing skills and work ethic and what they describe as his sense of fairness, modesty and willingness to help.

NJ students to help Michelle Obama harvest garden

2 days ago

Schoolchildren from New Jersey shore communities battered by Superstorm Sandy will join Michelle Obama for a garden harvest next week.

Obama to visit South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania

5 days ago

The White House says the president and first lady Michelle Obama will leave on June 26, stopping in Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania.

First lady to high school grads: live your dreams

7 days ago

First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit.

Obama assets worth between $1.8M and $6.8M

8 days ago

Newly released federal financial disclosure forms show that President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama held assets last year worth between $1.8 million and $6.8 million.

Michelle Obama speaks of 'hunger' for education

8 days ago

Michelle Obama is using an address to college students in Maryland to stress the importance of education to the African-American community.

Obama's assets worth between $1.8M and $6.8M

9 days ago

Biden's liabilities included the mortgage of $500,001-$1 million, and several home equity lines of credit.---Online:Obama, Biden financial disclosure forms: http://1.usa.gov/10z1pdF

Michelle Obama honors military mothers at tea

16 days ago

Michelle Obama and military mothers are having high tea like the Brits.

Michelle Obama at book-signing: 'Buy away'

18 days ago

Michelle Obama is signing copies of her gardening book, "American Grown," at a bookstore in Northwest Washington.

White House says jobs program has exceeded goal

25 days ago

The new hiring projections came at a White House event with veterans and company executives that also featured President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden.

Sneak Peek: Hello Kitty wall graphics

68 days ago

She boasts more Facebook "likes" than First Lady Michelle Obama or Mickey Mouse.

Thom Browne might be more 'suit' than you'd think

72 days ago

Last year, he won the National Design Award from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, an award presented to him by Mrs. Obama.

First lady: Priority is ensuring 'family is whole'

73 days ago

Michelle Obama is pushing back against the notion that she and President Barack Obama don't socialize enough in Washington.

Michelle Obama urges CEOs to hire more veterans

73 days ago

Mrs. Obama said a campaign she launched two years ago with Jill Biden, the vice president's wife, has led businesses to hire or train more than 125,000 veterans and military spouses.

Obama to attend St. Patrick's Day lunch at Capitol

74 days ago

President Barack Obama and Kenny will meet in the Oval Office that morning before heading to an annual St. Patrick's Day lunch at the Capitol.

First lady: Not surprised by reaction to Oscars

85 days ago

Asked if she was surprised that the bangs made the news, Mrs. Obama said: "I was, I have to say.

Iran runs altered images of Michelle Obama gown

88 days ago

Iranian state media has run altered images of U.S. first lady Michelle Obama's Oscars appearance, making her gown look less revealing.

First lady to press governors on veterans' jobs

89 days ago

Mrs. Obama wants states to pass legislation or take executive action allowing veterans to receive professional credentials or licenses based on their experiences in the military.

Michelle Obama announces Best Picture winner

90 days ago

Appearing via streaming video from the White House, Mrs. Obama said all of the nominees demonstrated that "we can overcome any obstacle.

First lady jokes about hosting 'Tonight Show'

92 days ago

The latter is former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who lost the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination to Mrs. Obama's husband.

Big Bird, first lady promote good eating, exercise

93 days ago

In the other spot, Big Bird jogs, jumps and dances as Mrs. Obama explains that daily exercise is important for good health.

Ky. inmate charged in Obama family threats

94 days ago

The indictment says the inmate serving decades in prison for rape and other convictions wrote a letter addressed to Obama in May saying he would "blowe your brains out with a pistel."

First lady to launch 'Let's Move' tour in 3 states

94 days ago

Ahead of her tour, Mrs. Obama will promote her initiatives in a series of interviews, including a segment on NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Good Morning America."

First lady quips that midlife crisis led to bangs

96 days ago

The first lady revealed the new hairstyle last month on her 49th birthday, which came a few days before the festivities for President Barack Obama's second inauguration.

First lady quips that mid-life crisis led to bangs

96 days ago

The first lady revealed the new hairstyle last month on her 49th birthday, which came a few days before the festivities for President Barack Obama's second inauguration.