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/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/12968-michelle-obama.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2095364-lady-to-high-school-grads-live-your-dreams.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: Strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit. Mrs. Obama spoke for 22 minutes to the graduates of Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet High School on Saturday in her only high school... Sat, 18 May 2013 21:08:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2095364-lady-to-high-school-grads-live-your-dreams.html 2013-05-18T21:08:52Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2093522-michelle-obama-speaks-hunger-education.html COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama spoke passionately about the importance of education to the African-American community in a commencement address Friday, urging more than 600 graduates of Bowie State University to honor the school's history and to pass their commitment to education on to future generations. In her 15-minute address, the ... Fri, 17 May 2013 18:12:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2093522-michelle-obama-speaks-hunger-education.html 2013-05-17T18:12:30Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2088686-obamas-assets-worth-18m-68m.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama held assets last year that were worth between $1.8 million and nearly $7 million, according to federal financial disclosure forms the White House released Wednesday. Required by law, the forms allow public officials to list their assets in broad ranges, such as between $1 million and $... Wed, 15 May 2013 23:26:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2088686-obamas-assets-worth-18m-68m.html 2013-05-15T23:26:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2079654-mrs-obama-seek-those-with-beliefs.html RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama urged Eastern Kentucky University graduates on Saturday night to reach out to people with different political beliefs, saying the country would benefit from the conversations. "If you're a Democrat, spend some time talking to a Republican," Mrs. Obama told about 600 education, business and technology graduate... Sun, 12 May 2013 02:29:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2079654-mrs-obama-seek-those-with-beliefs.html 2013-05-12T02:29:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2076110-prince-harry-salutes-war-dead-arlington.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Britain's Prince Harry saluted America's war dead in somber remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, pausing, too, to place flowers on the tombstone of President John F. Kennedy and visit the grave of a British World War II hero buried far from home. There were none of the shrieking throngs that greeted his arrival Thursday ... Fri, 10 May 2013 19:24:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2076110-prince-harry-salutes-war-dead-arlington.html 2013-05-10T19:24:50Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2074978-prince-harry-opens-weeklong-us-visit.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A buttoned-down Prince Harry joined Michelle Obama in honoring military families Thursday and toured an exhibition in Congress about land-mines, opening a weeklong U.S. visit devoted to the wounded victims of war. Shrieking onlookers gave him the pop-star treatment, but he was all royal business. The British soldier-prince had one of Ame... Fri, 10 May 2013 04:14:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2074978-prince-harry-opens-weeklong-us-visit.html 2013-05-10T04:14:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2075224-michelle-obama-honors-military-mothers-tea.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama and military mothers had high tea like the British on Thursday. The afternoon White House affair, hosted by the first lady and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, was to recognize the women for Mother's Day. Britain's Prince Harry, who is on a weeklong visit to the U.S. devoted to the wounded victims of war, stop... Thu, 09 May 2013 22:02:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2075224-michelle-obama-honors-military-mothers-tea.html 2013-05-09T22:02:45Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2074420-lawmakers-white-house-discuss-sexual-assault.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional efforts to combat sexual assault in the military secured the support of the Obama administration as senior White House officials met privately Thursday with a bipartisan group of lawmakers. Outrage over the Pentagon's latest estimates on sexual assaults and two recent cases of officers overturning convictions have injected ... Thu, 09 May 2013 21:27:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2074420-lawmakers-white-house-discuss-sexual-assault.html 2013-05-09T21:27:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2072128-lady-honors-outstanding-libraries-museums.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says the nation's libraries and museums are creating better, more informed citizens and doing it with fewer resources. The first lady commented Wednesday at the White House as she helped award public service medals to 10 institutions. Recipients of the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service are the: — Boston Ch... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:12:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2072128-lady-honors-outstanding-libraries-museums.html 2013-05-08T19:12:05Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2069200-michelle-obama-book-signing-buy-away.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama on Tuesday returned to the business of selling her first book, and she started by telling scores of people waiting in line at a popular bookstore to "buy away" because Mother's Day is coming. "It's a great gift," she said of "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America." The book ... Tue, 07 May 2013 20:13:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2069200-michelle-obama-book-signing-buy-away.html 2013-05-07T20:13:31Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2054168-white-house-jobs-program-exceeded-goal.html WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama announced Tuesday that companies participating in a program to help veterans find work have hired or trained 290,000 veterans and military spouses since August 2011, nearly tripling the original goal of the program with about eight months to spare. Obama said Tuesday that the program called Joining Forces has al... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:56:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2054168-white-house-jobs-program-exceeded-goal.html 2013-04-30T18:56:33Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2053986-president-lady-asks-companies-to-hire-vets.html WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama says companies participating in a program to help veterans find work have hired or trained 290,000 veterans and military spouses, nearly tripling the original goal of the program with about eight months to spare. Obama said Tuesday that the program called Joining Forces has also generated pledges from businesses... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:57:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2053986-president-lady-asks-companies-to-hire-vets.html 2013-04-30T16:57:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2053738-lady-asks-companies-to-hire-veterans.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With about 1 million members of the military expected to become civilians over the next five years, First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden are calling on the private sector to step up its hiring of veterans. The two said they're encouraged by recent progress in reducing the unemployment rate among the latest generation of veterans. The... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:22:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2053738-lady-asks-companies-to-hire-veterans.html 2013-04-30T15:22:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051386-obama-calls-collins-offers-support-coming.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A groundbreaking pronouncement from NBA veteran Jason Collins — "I'm gay" — reverberated Monday through Washington, generating accolades from lawmakers on Twitter and a supportive phone call from President Barack Obama. Hours after Collins disclosed his sexuality in an online article, Obama reached out by phone, expressing his support an... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:44:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051386-obama-calls-collins-offers-support-coming.html 2013-04-29T23:44:56Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2045322-obama-consoles-families-survivors-texas-blast.html WACO, Texas (AP) — President Barack Obama consoled a rural Texas community rocked by a deadly fertilizer plant explosion, telling mourners Thursday they are not alone in their grief and they will have the nation's support to rebuild from the devastation. "This small town's family is bigger now," Obama said during a memorial service at Baylor University fo... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:56:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2045322-obama-consoles-families-survivors-texas-blast.html 2013-04-25T22:56:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2042458-fundraising-then-bipartisan-display-texas.html DALLAS (AP) — A day before sharing the stage with his Republican predecessor, President Barack Obama raised money for Democrats at a supporter's sprawling home in Texas. Even as he sought to build up his party on Wednesday, Obama hinted at a more bipartisan tone set to envelop Dallas on Thursday, when the Obamas attend the dedication ceremony for former P... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:05:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2042458-fundraising-then-bipartisan-display-texas.html 2013-04-25T02:05:05Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2038358-woman-injured-marathon-blast-faces-challenges.html BOSTON (AP) — As this shocked city observed a moment of silence, Heather Abbott was following through on a difficult decision — allowing doctors to amputate her left foot, which was mangled in the bombings that shattered the Boston Marathon. From her bed at Brigham and Women's Hospital on Monday, the 38-year-old Rhode Island woman reflected on the terror ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:43:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2038358-woman-injured-marathon-blast-faces-challenges.html 2013-04-23T06:43:58Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2027354-fbi-issues-photos-2-suspects-boston-bombing.html BOSTON (AP) — Plucking a couple of faces in baseball caps out of a swarming crowd, the FBI zeroed in on two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing and shared surveillance-camera images of them with the world Thursday in hopes the public will help hunt them down. The somewhat blurry but still detailed photos and video depict one young man in a dark cap an... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:21:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2027354-fbi-issues-photos-2-suspects-boston-bombing.html 2013-04-19T01:21:58Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2027414-obama-honors-bombing-victims-boston.html BOSTON (AP) — Called upon to console a grieving city and reassure a shaken nation, President Barack Obama on Thursday promised that Boston would "run again" after deadly twin bombings at its famous marathon. More than 2,000 people rose in a standing ovation in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and sang "America the Beautiful." Obama's message of resolve in ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:49:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2027414-obama-honors-bombing-victims-boston.html 2013-04-18T21:49:13Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2022296-online-nonprofit-insideclimate-news-wins-pulitzer.html NEW YORK (AP) — In a sign of a rapidly changing media world, a relatively unknown New York-based online nonprofit news site joined some of the country's most well-known media outlets in claiming a Pulitzer Prize, the highest honor in journalism. InsideClimate News won the Pulitzer Monday for national reporting for its reports on problems in the regulation... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:09:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2022296-online-nonprofit-insideclimate-news-wins-pulitzer.html 2013-04-16T11:09:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2021208-denver-post-wins-pulitzer-coverage-massacre.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Denver Post won a Pulitzer Prize on Monday for its coverage of the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colo., while The New York Times captured four awards for reporting on a harrowing avalanche, the rise of a new aristocracy in China and the business practices of Apple and Wal-Mart. The Associated Press received the award in breaking ne... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:24:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2021208-denver-post-wins-pulitzer-coverage-massacre.html 2013-04-16T01:24:01Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2016312-obama-earned-2012-pays-112k-taxes.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama made less in 2012 than in any other year since taking office, with about 40 percent of the nearly $609,000 in income that he and first lady Michelle Obama reported coming from book sales. Obama, who renewed his call for higher taxes on the wealthy in the budget he released Wednesday, paid $112,214 in taxes last yea... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:56:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2016312-obama-earned-2012-pays-112k-taxes.html 2013-04-12T22:56:07Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2014302-actors-honor-ebert-chicago-theater.html CHICAGO (AP) — Hollywood came to Chicago on Thursday as actors, directors, film critics and studio presidents honored late movie reviewer Roger Ebert in his hometown. All of those who shared memories at the Chicago Theatre cheered Ebert as a champion of movies and a critic who used his influence to help filmmakers find audiences. He died last week at age ... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:38:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2014302-actors-honor-ebert-chicago-theater.html 2013-04-12T03:38:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2013744-lady-to-address-graduates-ky-md-tenn.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama's commencement speaking schedule is taking her to Kentucky, Maryland and Tennessee. The White House announced Thursday that Mrs. Obama will address graduates at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond on May 11 and at Bowie State University in Bowie, Md., on May 17. She's also speaking to graduating high school seniors at ... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:05:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2013744-lady-to-address-graduates-ky-md-tenn.html 2013-04-11T20:05:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2013326-obama-extends-congrats-to-university-louisville.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has congratulated coach Rick Pitino (pih-TEE'-noh) and the University of Louisville men's basketball team on winning this year's NCAA championship. The White House says Obama also congratulated Pitino on his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. During a telephone call on Wednesday, the White House says Obama... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:25:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2013326-obama-extends-congrats-to-university-louisville.html 2013-04-11T15:25:25Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2009918-boost-background-checks-senators-compromise.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to advocates of stronger restrictions. But big questions remain about whether President Barack Obama can push significant gun controls through Congress. The compromise between Sens. Joe Manc... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:06:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2009918-boost-background-checks-senators-compromise.html 2013-04-11T01:06:49Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2010480-lady-wades-debate-gun-violence.html CHICAGO (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama made a deeply personal entrance into the gun debate Wednesday, the eve of a showdown in Congress, by comparing herself to the honor student from her hometown shot to death a week after performing as a majorette in the presidential inaugural parade. Mrs. Obama told a conference on youth violence that the new gun reg... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:10:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2010480-lady-wades-debate-gun-violence.html 2013-04-10T21:10:12Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2008442-white-house-celebrates-sounds-memphis-soul.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said he'd been looking forward to a White House celebration of Memphis soul music for one reason. "Let's face it, who does not love this music?" he asked Tuesday, opening the night's concert in an East Room bathed in amber light and transformed by the addition of a stage and backup musicians. "These songs get us on... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:47:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2008442-white-house-celebrates-sounds-memphis-soul.html 2013-04-10T01:47:07Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2009128-white-house-asst-chef-will-furloughed.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Even White House chefs could be feeling the pain of government budget cuts. Assistant chef Sam Kass, who cooks dinner for President Barack Obama several nights a week, said Tuesday that he will be furloughed as part of across-the-board budget cuts that went into effect in March. Kass, who is the president's senior nutrition policy advise... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:41:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2009128-white-house-asst-chef-will-furloughed.html 2013-04-09T20:41:30Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2004790-obama-hes-determined-ever-gun-bill.html HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With time running out on the chance to pass gun control legislation, President Barack Obama on Monday warned Congress not to use delaying tactics against tighter regulations and told families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims that he's "determined as ever" to honor their children with tougher laws. Obama's gun con... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:52:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2004790-obama-hes-determined-ever-gun-bill.html 2013-04-09T02:52:49Z