Michelle Obama hails arts at G-20 summitSeptember 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama proudly hailed the creative arts as she toured a top Pittsburgh high school with fellow First Ladies gathered from around the world for the G-20 summit in the city. The better half of President Barack Obama described the arts "a form of diplomacy in which we can all take part" and praised students as the group explored the Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School.
Laura Bush says Michelle Obama doing 'a great job' as first ladyJuly 31st, 2009 First lady receives high marks from Laura BushGROTON, Conn. — Michelle Obama's performance as first lady is getting high marks from her predecessor, Laura Bush.
South Carolina 1st lady says letter tipped her to husband's affair; shocked by Argentina tripJune 26th, 2009 SC 1st lady says letter tipped her to affairSULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. — South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she discovered her husband's affair in January when she found a letter to the governor from his mistress.
SC first lady says husband has to worry about his own career; she is focused on familyJune 25th, 2009 Jilted 1st lady appears upbeat, focused on familyCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says her cheating husband can worry about his own career.
Reading, Pa., school withholds diplomas for all seniors after hackers change 29 grads' gradesJune 4th, 2009 Grade-change scam delays diplomas for Pa. studentsREADING, Pa.
First lady tells high school graduates any doubts about college are not unusual.June 3rd, 2009 First lady cites Sotomayor's example to graduatesWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama used some high-profile examples — including Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor — to reassure high school graduates any doubts they have about how they will do in college and beyond are not unusual. She mentioned her own anxieties when first starting at Princeton University, as well as the concerns of Sotomayor, the first Hispanic considered for the nation's highest court.
Indiana teen graduates high school after never missing class in 13 yearsJune 1st, 2009 Ind. teen graduates with 13-year attendance markTERRE HAUTE, Ind. — It's been a long 13 years for Brittani McCalister — 2,340 days, to be exact.
Michelle Obama asks graduates to pay backMay 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In her commencement address to the graduating students of University of California at Merced, America's first lady Michelle Obama encouraged the students to serve their communities. Recalling her personal journey from the South Side of Chicago to an Ivy League degree and then finally to the White House, Michelle Obama said students should continue to push for big things as they chart their lives in the future, but not forget their roots.
Biden offering advice to Syracuse graduates, receiving honorary degreeMay 10th, 2009 Biden offering words of advice to Syracuse gradsSYRACUSE, N.Y. — Vice President Joe Biden is offering some words of advice to this year's graduating class at Syracuse University.
Obama and wife Michelle make trip to older daughter Malia's schoolMay 9th, 2009 Obama and first lady visit older daughter's schoolWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, are visiting their older daughter's school. The Obamas left the White House on Friday afternoon for the 20-minute ride to the Washington campus of the Sidwell Friends School.
Attorney General Holder encourages law school graduates to make commitment to public serviceMay 9th, 2009 AG Holder says law school grads have duty to serveWASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder offers this advice for Howard University law school graduates: devote part of your career to public service. At their commencement Saturday in Washington, he called the graduates "the privileged few."
Holder said teaching a child to read is better than teaching a good jump shot.
Michelle Obama says biggest surprise of White House move is the fun side of first ladyMay 4th, 2009 Michelle Obama says she enjoys being first ladyWASHINGTON — Michelle Obama says the most surprising thing about her move to the White House is how much fun it is to be first lady. Mrs. Obama spoke to students at the Latin American Montessori Bilingual Charter School on Monday.
Michelle Obama celebrates an early Cinco de Mayo with students from bilingual charter schoolsMay 4th, 2009 First lady visits charter school for Cinco de MayoWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama on Monday urged students to remember in their thoughts and prayers those suffering from the swine flu in Mexico. Mrs. Obama used the early Cinco de Mayo celebration with students from two bilingual charter schools to remind the crowd about the outbreak in Mexico that has left 26 confirmed dead.
DiCaprio to Efron: Don't do heroinApril 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has warned Zac Efron against the use of drugs if he wants a long lasting career in Hollywood. The 'Titanic' star met Efron at a Lakers game and advised him to avoid heroine.
14th Lok Sabha had 157 postgraduates, 22 PhDsMarch 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - More and more educated people are getting into the Indian parliament. In the 543-seat 14th Lok Sabha, there were 157 postgraduates and 22 doctorate MPs, according to the latest figures issued here.
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