Berlusconi deja vu: calls Obama 'tanned' again, this time says First Lady is 'tanned' tooSeptember 30th, 2009 Berlusconi calls Obama 'tanned' againROME — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is poking fun at President Barack Obama again. Berlusconi has told a rally in Milan that he was bringing greetings from the United States from "What's his name? Some tanned guy.
Fresh from UN and economic summit, Obama resumes being first dad, watches Malia play soccerSeptember 26th, 2009 Obama, first lady watch daughter Malia play soccerWASHINGTON — After a week of meetings with world leaders, President Barack Obama is enjoying some family time. Obama left the White House on Saturday morning for a soccer field in northwest Washington where his 11-year-old daughter Malia was playing soccer.
SUMMIT NOTEBOOK: Michelle Obama commissions concert from one of her favorite musiciansSeptember 25th, 2009 SUMMIT NOTEBOOK: Michelle Obama's request hourPITTSBURGH — Hey, Michelle Obama — what's on your iPod?
Sara Bareilles, among other things. If the singer-songwriter didn't know already, she — and plenty of other people, too — now know that the first lady is one of her biggest fans.
Victoria Kennedy, senator's widow, to hear tonight's speech seated with Michelle ObamaSeptember 9th, 2009 Sen. Kennedy widow to sit with first lady tonightWASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Kennedy's widow will sit with first lady Michelle Obama tonight when the president delivers his health care speech.
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.
First lady Michelle Obama thanks military families in Virginia and calls for public supportJuly 31st, 2009 Michelle Obama meets with families at Va Navy baseNORFOLK, Va. — First lady Michelle Obama is calling military families "quiet heroes" and urging the public to support them.
Michelle Obama and other first spouses tour quake-hit Italian city hosting G-8 summitJuly 9th, 2009 US first lady tours quake-hit cityL'AQUILA, Italy — Michelle Obama and other first spouses toured the center of L'Aquila on Thursday to see the destruction wrought by an earthquake in the Italian city hosting world leaders for the Group of Eight summit this week. Obama shook her head as she took in the extent of the damage to centuries-old churches and other treasures turned to rubble by the earthquake that claimed more than 300 lives.
Michelle Obama tours Russian school for orphansJuly 7th, 2009 US first lady tours Russian school for orphansMOSCOW — Michelle Obama took time away from her husband's public diplomacy, summit speeches and protocol meetings Tuesday to visit a Russian school for orphans and a nurse training college in Moscow. The U.S. first lady was spending time touring sites around the Russian capital while her husband was meeting with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, President Dmitry Medvedev and other officials.
Michelle Obama calls on Americans to join in a summer of service, refurbishes Calif playgroundJune 22nd, 2009 In SF, Michelle Obama calls on Americans to serveSAN FRANCISCO — First lady Michelle Obama wants Americans to make this a summer of community service. Obama is scheduled to put the idea into action Monday, joining California first lady Maria Shriver and local volunteers in refurbishing the playground at Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco.
Minn. governor's residence open for toursJune 8th, 2009 Minn. governor's residence open for toursST. PAUL, Minn. — The nine-bedroom, eight-bathroom mansion that serves as the official home of Minnesota governors has opened for public tours.
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.
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.
Baldwin wants Michelle Obama on '30 Rock'April 5th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin is desperate to land a very special guest for his hit comedy show '30 Rock', as he's hoping to entice US First Lady Michelle Obama to make an appearance on the show. The actor wants the wife of President Barack Obama to follow in the footsteps of celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston and Jerry Seinfeld by featuring on the sitcom, reports contactmusic.com.
Michelle Obama to feature on Vogue coverFebruary 10th, 2009 NEW YORK - US first lady and new style icon Michelle Obama will feature on the cover of Vogue magazine's March issue and will appear in an eight-page spread that includes clothes from her own wardrobe. While nearly every first lady - beginning with Herbert Hoover's wife, Lou, in 1929 - has been photographed for the fashion magazine, only Hillary Clinton was featured on the cover, in December 1998, said Patrick O'Connell, Vogue spokesperson.
Michelle Obama is first lady of fashionFebruary 10th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - US First Lady Michelle Obama has long been hailed for her style. But the announcement by Vogue that she will feature on the cover of the magazine's March issue makes it official: Michelle Obama is now also America's first lady of fashion.