In announcing her "Let's Move" initiative, first lady Michelle Obama said when she was young "we spent hours running around outside when school got out. You didn't go inside until dinner was ready." ...more

February 13, 2010

Letters to the editor from Feb. 19 West Pasco print editions. ...more

February 10, 2010

First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign today to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise. ...more

February 9, 2010

The fur is flying over a new ad campaign by an animal rights group the White House says is using first lady Michelle Obama's image without her permission. ...more

January 5, 2010

South Carolina's first lady has filed for divorce months after her husband publicly confessed an affair with an Argentine woman. ...more

December 11, 2009

Even if her straying husband had asked her to, South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she wouldn't have stood with Gov. Mark Sanford when he faced cameras to tell the world about his affair with an Argentine woman. ...more

December 8, 2009

The king of the bobbleheads has jumped in the "Shark Tank." ...more

October 21, 2009

Michelle Obama debuted a short and sassy new hairstyle Tuesday night during a country music performance at the White House. The first lady shortened the sides and the back of her shoulder-length bob, and kept her side-sweeping bangs. "This up-do feels very soft, casual and easy," wrote Mary Tomer, founder of Mrs.-O.org, a blog dedicated to the first lady's outfits. Word from the White House is saying she didn't cut it, she just pinned it up in the back. Still, some women soon will be visiting beauty salons and asking for the latest "Michelle Obama" look. ...more

July 24, 2009

Illinois' former first lady won't be queen of the jungle. ...more

June 23, 2009

Be the first in your zona, barrio or arrondissement to get your very own set of six lovely postcards of President and Mrs. Obama and the kids! These are not sold in stores. In fact, they can't be bought anywhere. They are heading for embassies and other U.S. facilities to use as giveaways. ...more

June 1, 2009