Michelle Obama

He’s back: Larry David teams up with the Obamas to create new TV comedy series about US history

The summary for the show reads: “President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called."

 Larry David speaks onstage during the Variety Business Managers Breakfast in West Hollywood, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024.
 Former US president Barack Obama attends a groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama presidential center in Jackson Park, in Chicago, Illinois, US September 28, 2021.

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago

U.S. President Biden and Vice President Harris speak after guilty verdicts reached in trial of former Minneapolis police officer Chauvin at the White House in Washington

Biden, Harris deliver remarks on Derek Chauvin verdict, Obama reacted

US President Barack Obama (R) and first lady Michelle Obama arrive from New York to the South Lawn of the White House in Washington

Michelle Obama says Meghan's interview is heartbreaking


Michelle Obama's cousin to serve as first ‘black chief rabbi’

Rabbi Funye is the spiritual leader of the Beth Shalom Bnai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation and the only black rabbi on the Chicago Board of Rabbis.

Michelle Obama fashion choices have drawn both admiration and criticism.

White House defends Michelle Obama's uncovered hair in Saudi visit

"The attire the First Lady wore on this trip was consistent with what first ladies in the past have worn," says White House press secretary.

US President Barack Obama  and First Lady Michelle Obama meet members of the Saudi royal family, government officials and guests

In Saudi Arabia, Michelle Obama raises eyebrows with a handshake and some hair

The first lady shocked some in the ultra-conservative country by appearing without a headscarf in front of royalty and shaking the king's hand.

US President Barack Obama  and First Lady Michelle Obama meet members of the Saudi royal family, government officials and guests

Michelle Obama visits Holocaust memorial in Berlin

According to memorial director, the first lady and her daughters spent half-an-hour at the hallowed site.

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An irreverent comment

The Jerusalem Post

US defers activist's award amid anti-Semitic tweets

Egyptian activist was due to be honored as one of 10 Int'l Women of Courage; she contends Twitter account was hacked.

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American heroes

The Jerusalem Post

The empathy gap

Given the state of the economy, by any historical standard, Barack Obama should be 15 points behind Mitt Romney. Why is he tied? The empathy gap.

US President Barack Obama at Democratic Convention 370 (R)

Michelle Obama urges 4 more years at DNC

Democratic National Convention gets underway in Charlotte with attacks on Romney for his business record.

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#USelections2012: Doing fine

This week: Obama pulls a McCain; Republicans discover the dangers of Twitter activism; the president makes a dirty joke.

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