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First Lady to Write Book About White House Garden

Michelle Obama is working on a book that's bound to be as dirty as it is wholesome. The first lady has received a book deal from Crown, a unit of Random House, to write about the kitchen garden she started at the White House as part of her efforts to promote healthy eating. The as-yet-untitled book will be published in...

The Dish on First Ladies, From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama

WASHINGTON -- If President Barack Obama wants to expand broadband coverage to most Americans, he might want to start at home. That's because, according to first lady Michelle Obama's former chief of staff, the upstairs residence of the White House isn't wireless. Not only that, but Susan Sher said there is just one phone...

Obama Pushes Effort to Protect Public Lands

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says a new administration effort to protect public lands will put people back to work in tourism and recreation and help Americans stay healthier by encouraging outdoor activities. The initiative largely incorporates existing programs under a new name, "America's Great Outdoors."...

Michelle Obama's Daughters Won't Be Logging On to Facebook [VIDEO]

Michelle Obama is just fine with keeping her kids off Facebook. During an appearance on NBC's "Today" show, the first lady said her daughters Sasha, 9, and Malia, 12, are not on the social networking site, and that's not only because of her parental discretion. "I think we are lucky that there are a lot of real...

Michelle Obama's Dress at the State Dinner: Everyone Totally Loved It

Wednesday evening's state dinner at the White House may have been about the U.S.-China relationship, but Michelle Obama's dress is getting plenty of ink today, too. The first lady wore a bright red, silk organza gown designed by Alexander McQueen's new creative director, Sarah Burton. On the Runway, the fashion blog of...