Oct 25 Early voting shifts midterm election campaign strategies By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press With a little over a week to go until midterm elections, early voting happening in California and more than 30 other states, is causing both Republicans and Democrats to shift their campaign strategies. Continue reading
Oct 21 From the red carpet to the White House, Oscar de la Renta designed timeless elegance By Nora Daly Renowned fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who died Monday at his home in Kent, Connecticut, was known for his sleek women’s suits as well as his lavish eveningwear designs that were favored by both red carpet celebrities and a… Continue reading
Sep 08 Michelle Obama tries to boost voter turnout for Georgia Sen. candidate Michelle Nunn By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press First lady Michelle Obama debuted on the 2014 campaign trail Monday in Georgia, where Senate candidate Michelle Nunn is working to pick up a key seat for Democrats. Continue reading
Jul 30 Michelle Obama: 'Any man who uses his strength to oppress women is a coward' By Stacy A. Anderson, Associated Press Michelle Obama called on young African leaders to change traditional attitudes and beliefs that harm girls and women, adding that educating and making women financially literate is not enough. Continue reading
Jul 05 FLOTUS ready to 'fight until the bitter end' on nutritious meals in school By Darlene Superville, Associated Press "The last thing that we can afford to do right now is play politics with our kids' health, especially when we're finally starting to see some progress on this issue," Mrs. Obama said at the White House. Continue reading
Jun 07 Mourners gather at memorial service for Maya Angelou By Kayla Ruble Friends and family gathered on Saturday afternoon in North Carolina to attend a memorial service in honor of the late author and activist Maya Angelou, who died on May 28 at the age of 86. Continue reading
May 29 Watch Political fight simmers over school lunch menu changes By PBS News Hour The 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act required schools to use more wholesome ingredients and set fat, sugar and sodium limits. But Republican lawmakers have proposed a one-year waiver, arguing that students won't eat the new offerings or that schools can't… Continue watching
May 27 First lady responds to critics of school nutrition guidelines By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press First lady Michelle Obama is answering Republicans in Congress who want to roll back healthier school meal standards, holding an event at the White House to highlight the success of the health guidelines. The Tuesday event is an unusual move… Continue reading
May 20 First Lady Michelle Obama promotes arts education program with White House talent show By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Count on singing and dancing, maybe even a few magic tricks, when the curtain goes up Tuesday on the very first White House talent show. Continue reading
May 10 Michelle Obama speaks out on kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Michelle Obama on Saturday decried the kidnapping of scores of Nigerian schoolgirls who have been missing for nearly a month and used their plight to speak out for the rights of girls everywhere to get an education. Continue reading