http://www.mail.com/people/12968-michelle-obama.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/12968-michelle-obama.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1849980-obama-lauds-clinton-prepares-to-leave.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama lauded Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as one of his closest advisers and said their shared vision for America's role in the world persuaded his one-time rival — and potential successor — to be his top diplomat while he dealt with the shattered economy at home. During a joint interview that aired Sunday, ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1849980-obama-lauds-clinton-prepares-to-leave.html 2013-01-28T07:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1847692-what-will-michelle-obama-with-4-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama has a new look, both in person and online, and with the president's re-election, she has four more years as first lady, too. That's got many people wondering: What will she do with them? Take on a new cause? Travel more? Trace the path of another first lady and keep the Obama political brand alive by running for office? Th... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1847692-what-will-michelle-obama-with-4-years.html 2013-01-28T07:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1841428-mrs-obama-bangs-analyzing.html NEW YORK (AP) — Before we start rambling on obsessively about Michelle Obama's bangs, let's be clear: The president started it. It was he, after all, who called the new hairdo, unveiled just a few days before the historic occasion of his second inauguration, "the most significant event of this weekend." And he hasn't stopped there. On Tuesday night, he in... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1841428-mrs-obama-bangs-analyzing.html 2013-01-23T23:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1839330-obama-fetes-staffers-final-inaugural-ball.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is thanking White House aides and his re-election campaign staffers at the final celebration of his inauguration. Obama told thousands of guests at his staff ball Tuesday night that they represent, in his words, his "deepest hopes for America." He said he knows the nation's future is in good hands. First lady Miche... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1839330-obama-fetes-staffers-final-inaugural-ball.html 2013-01-23T01:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1837356-court-native-taiwan-snubs-obama-gown-designer.html TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Judges in his native Taiwan seem unimpressed that Jason Wu has designed two inaugural gowns for U.S. first lady Michelle Obama. Taiwan's Intellectual Property Court ruled Monday that Wu's new label "Miss Wu" could not be registered as a brand because it was not distinctive enough. Wu is one of only several dozen Chinese surnames, and... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1837356-court-native-taiwan-snubs-obama-gown-designer.html 2013-01-22T23:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1837392-obamas-bidens-attend-cathedral-prayer-service.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama began the first full workday of his second term with a rousing, spiritual appeal for unity and strength from church leaders of different faiths. Obama and Vice President Joe Biden were joined by their wives Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral for the traditional post-inaugural national prayer service. Ther... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1837392-obamas-bidens-attend-cathedral-prayer-service.html 2013-01-22T22:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1838286-2nd-inaugural-fashion-set-presidential-library.html WASHINGTON (AP) — While a first lady's first inaugural gown is traditionally donated to the Smithsonian, Michelle Obama's second inaugural gown is destined to be among the first objects in a future Obama presidential library. The White House said Monday that the ruby colored chiffon and velvet gown designed by Jason Wu is being donated to the National Arc... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1838286-2nd-inaugural-fashion-set-presidential-library.html 2013-01-22T17:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1838154-reset-obama-move-2nd-term-agenda.html President Barack Obama now faces the heavy lifting of trying to move ahead on the lofty second-term vows and declarations he laid out in his inaugural address. He presented a muscular retooled agenda that includes addressing climate change, controlling health care costs, advancing gay rights and tax fairness, overhauling the immigration system and curbing... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1838154-reset-obama-move-2nd-term-agenda.html 2013-01-22T16:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1836858-keha-all-american-girl-charity-concert.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Ke$ha is an all-American girl — or at least she was following Inauguration Day at a concert Monday night. The pop singer sported a bright red suit, blue shoes and a white shirt on the red carpet ahead of her performance at the 9:30 Club. The back of her suit read: "U$A." "I'm very proud to be an American tonight. I'm excited we have anot... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1836858-keha-all-american-girl-charity-concert.html 2013-01-22T15:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1836984-smaller-crowd-excitement-this-time.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Schoolteacher Patricia Cooper gazed out at the many hundreds of thousands of people lining the National Mall, moments after Barack Obama had been sworn in for the second time as president. "The media kept saying there were going to be so many fewer people," said Cooper, 51, from Upper Marlboro, Md. "But look out there!" she beamed. "We s... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1836984-smaller-crowd-excitement-this-time.html 2013-01-22T08:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1834846-inaugural-do-over-chomping-gum-savoring-view.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Let's hear it for the do-over. Inaugurations are always moments of great ceremony and pageantry. But, hey, everybody can rel-a-a-a-ax a little the second time around. After the electric moment of President Barack Obama's first swearing-in, the second inaugural was just so much more ... comfortable. ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1834846-inaugural-do-over-chomping-gum-savoring-view.html 2013-01-22T02:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1835476-michelle-obama-wears-wu-to-balls.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama made it a fashion tradition Monday night, wearing a custom-made Jason Wu gown to the inauguration balls. The ruby-colored dress was a follow-up to the white gown Wu made for her four years ago when she was new to Washington, the pomp and circumstance, and the fashion press. She now emerged in velvet and chiffon as a bona f... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1835476-michelle-obama-wears-wu-to-balls.html 2013-01-22T02:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1834472-time-to-act-obama-declares-taking-oath-2nd-time.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Turning the page on years of war and recession, President Barack Obama summoned a divided nation Monday to act with "passion and dedication" to broaden equality and prosperity at home, nurture democracy around the world and combat global warming as he embarked on a second term before a vast and cheering crowd that spilled down the historic National Mall. ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1834472-time-to-act-obama-declares-taking-oath-2nd-time.html 2013-01-22T01:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1836202-obama-girls-to-hit-teen-milestones-white-house.html WASHINGTON (AP) — That's how it goes with kids. You hardly notice how fast they're growing up, then suddenly big sis is nearly as tall as Mom and the little one is a tween, gently sassing Dad. On the inaugural platform again four years later, a more mature Malia Obama, 14, and Sasha, 11, smiled, sometimes giggled, and chatted with their cousin Avery Robin... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1836202-obama-girls-to-hit-teen-milestones-white-house.html 2013-01-21T22:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1835248-obama-lady-walk-inaugural-parade.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Monday emerged twice from their limousine to respond to wildly cheering crowds along the inaugural parade route from Capitol Hill to the White House. The couple waved to chanting, flag-waving crowds lining Pennsylvania Avenue to celebrate the start of Obama's second term. Spectators... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1835248-obama-lady-walk-inaugural-parade.html 2013-01-21T20:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1835882-inauguration-offers-pause-tv-bickering.html NEW YORK (AP) — The second inauguration of President Barack Obama gave television networks a chance to bask in the majesty of a Washington event that unites Americans of all beliefs and ideologies — at least for a moment. Then it was back to business as usual: the dissemination of widely divergent views on what people had just seen for themselves. ABC, CB... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1835882-inauguration-offers-pause-tv-bickering.html 2013-01-21T19:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1835920-obamas-attend-congressional-luncheon.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has told lawmakers he's confident they can act together to make a difference for the country's children, "and our children's children." At a luncheon at the Capitol hosted by congressional leaders after his inauguration, Obama said he recognized that democracy isn't always easy and there are profound differences am... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1835920-obamas-attend-congressional-luncheon.html 2013-01-21T18:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1834842-lady-wears-thom-browne-coat-dress.html WASHINGTON (AP) — First Lady Michelle Obama is wearing a navy Thom Browne coat and dress. The fabric for the first lady's Inauguration Day attire was developed based on the style of a man's silk tie. The belt she is wearing is from J.Crew and her necklace and earrings were designed by Cathy Waterman. She wore J.Crew shoes, and added J.crew gloves and Reed... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1834842-lady-wears-thom-browne-coat-dress.html 2013-01-21T15:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1834822-obama-starts-inauguration-day-with-visit-to-church.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama began inauguration day listening to a church pastor counsel him to use his power to benefit others, and the nation. It was part of the sermon at St. John's Episcopal Church near the White House, where Obama and his family attended services Monday morning. The presidential motorcade arrived shortly after 8:30 a.m. u... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1834822-obama-starts-inauguration-day-with-visit-to-church.html 2013-01-21T14:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1834122-obama-michelle-love-those-bangs.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has rendered his opinion on what he called the most significant event of inaugural weekend: his wife's new haircut. Said Obama: "I love her bangs. She looks good. She always looks good." First lady Michelle Obama unveiled the new do in a White House photo released last Thursday, her 49th birthday. And it has been t... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1834122-obama-michelle-love-those-bangs.html 2013-01-21T02:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1832912-swearing-age-old-oath-obama-steps-2nd-term.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama was sworn in for four more years Sunday in a simple ceremony at the White House, embarking on a second-term quest to restore a still-shaky economy and combat terrorists overseas while swearing an age-old oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution. "I did it," a smiling president said to his daughter Sa... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1832912-swearing-age-old-oath-obama-steps-2nd-term.html 2013-01-21T02:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1833542-michelle-obama-wears-bangs-krakoff-to-swearing-in.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama showed off her new bangs and a royal blue dress and cardigan by American designer Reed Krakoff at Sunday's swearing-in ceremony. The first lady and daughter Malia matched President Barack Obama's blue suit, also complementing the Blue Room of the White House, where the small ceremony took place. Younger daughter Sasha, how... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1833542-michelle-obama-wears-bangs-krakoff-to-swearing-in.html 2013-01-20T20:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1833306-obama-sworn-to-second-term-president.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has been sworn in for a second four-year term. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office Sunday in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and a few reporters witnessed the ceremony. Obama will take the oath again on Monday during ... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1833306-obama-sworn-to-second-term-president.html 2013-01-20T15:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1832676-chefs-hail-foodies-with-inauguration-salute.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of Washington's top chefs came together to salute the president ahead of the inauguration, in part because of the first family's influence on the culture around food. Chicago-based Chef Art Smith opened his Capitol Hill restaurant Art and Soul for a late-night Chefs Ball expected to attract food fans of all stripes Saturday night wi... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 04:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1832676-chefs-hail-foodies-with-inauguration-salute.html 2013-01-20T04:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1831586-2nd-term-eve-obama-cites-commitment-to-service.html WASHINGTON (AP) — On the brink of a second term, President Barack Obama invoked Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to service Saturday as inauguration-goers flocked to the capital city for a distinctly American celebration including an oath-taking as old as the republic, a splashy parade and partying enough to last four years. "I think we're on the cusp ... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1831586-2nd-term-eve-obama-cites-commitment-to-service.html 2013-01-20T02:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832682-obama-girls-rock-with-military-kids-concert.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Usher sang "Yeah!" Katy Perry donned star and stripes for "Firework." And a ballroom full of lucky kids got to rock out with Sasha and Malia Obama at Saturday's Kids' Inaugural Concert, a star-studded event that honors America's military families. "Now, inauguration is a pretty big deal," first lady Michelle Obama, who hosted the event a... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832682-obama-girls-rock-with-military-kids-concert.html 2013-01-20T02:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1831896-clinton-urges-participation-service-projects.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton urged people to participate in service projects, saying there's a chain of service that links generations of Americans from all across the country. Clinton is the daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. On Saturday she spoke at a summit on the National... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1831896-clinton-urges-participation-service-projects.html 2013-01-19T16:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Clarkson is a multiple nominee at next month's Grammy Awards, but what she's really excited about is another event where she'll be joined by Beyonce, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Mana, Usher and Brad Paisley. Oh, and the president. President Barack Obama's inauguration is shaping up to be an event as star-studded as any re... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html 2013-01-18T19:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1829276-obamas-oath-what-to-taste-dc.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether visitors want to try one of the first family's favorite restaurants, discover a sense of history or escape from the crowd to find a museum off the beaten path, Washington is the nation's cultural capital this weekend for inauguration visitors. The presidential swearing-in on Monday, after all, is only a brief moment in time. So, ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1829276-obamas-oath-what-to-taste-dc.html 2013-01-18T14:19:00Z