http://www.mail.com/people/28686-laura-bush.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/28686-laura-bush.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2068944-christie-to-guest-host-today-this-month.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie will guest-host the "Today" show later this month. NBC announced Tuesday that Christie will be a co-host for an hour of the May 24 show, which will broadcast from the Jersey shore as part of its "Great American Adventure" road trip. A location for the appearance hasn't been finalized. The road t... Tue, 07 May 2013 18:21:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2068944-christie-to-guest-host-today-this-month.html 2013-05-07T18:21:39Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2058016-national-mall-overhaul-draws-10m-gift-vw.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Plans to overhaul neglected sites on Washington's National Mall with lakeside gardens, grassy amphitheaters and restaurants with views of the nation's memorials are getting a boost from a German carmaker. Volkswagen of America announced a $10 million gift Thursday to the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall to jumpstart fundraising for ... Thu, 02 May 2013 19:22:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2058016-national-mall-overhaul-draws-10m-gift-vw.html 2013-05-02T19:22:32Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2058036-music-city-mourns-country-legend-george-jones.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For a guy who sang so many sad songs, George Jones left behind a lot of laughs. There was more humor than sadness at Jones' funeral Thursday at the Grand Ole Opry House as thousands gathered in Nashville — some arriving hours before sunrise — to pay their respects to the man whose voice has defined country music for more than half ... Thu, 02 May 2013 19:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2058036-music-city-mourns-country-legend-george-jones.html 2013-05-02T19:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2043366-politics-hold-dedication-bush-library.html DALLAS (AP) — George W. Bush shed a sentimental tear. Barack Obama mused about the burdens of the office. Bill Clinton dished out wisecracks. Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush chimed in, too, on a rare day of harmony at the dedication of the younger Bush's presidential library that glossed over the hard edges and partisan divides of five presidencies spanning more than three... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:14:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2043366-politics-hold-dedication-bush-library.html 2013-04-25T20:14:16Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2039586-laura-bush-helped-influence-texas-themed-library.html DALLAS (AP) — Laura Bush wanted to make sure her husband's presidential center reflected their Texas roots, and it does — right down to the building's limestone base from the Midland area, where they both grew up and lived after they were married. The former first lady led the design committee for the 226,000-square-foot George W. Bush Presidential Center... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:57:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2039586-laura-bush-helped-influence-texas-themed-library.html 2013-04-23T17:57:14Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2037068-bush-library-exhibits-911-war-katrina-recount.html DALLAS (AP) — A tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum begins in a bright area representing his early domestic agenda, but with one turn, visitors find themselves in a darkened room surrounded by chilling reminders of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. This contrast, symbolizing Bush's abrupt shift in priorities less than eight months int... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:51:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2037068-bush-library-exhibits-911-war-katrina-recount.html 2013-04-22T23:51:18Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2019118-jenna-bush-hager-birth-to-1st-child-mila.html DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush has become a grandfather. His twin daughter Jenna Bush Hager (HAY'-gur) gave birth to her first child, a daughter, on Saturday night in New York City. The former president announced the birth in a statement Sunday. The baby's name is Margaret Laura "Mila" (MEE'-luh) Hager. ... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:48:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2019118-jenna-bush-hager-birth-to-1st-child-mila.html 2013-04-14T21:48:23Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1989348-caroline-kennedy-returns-to-poetry-10th-book.html NEW YORK (AP) — Beginning work a few years ago on her latest book, an anthology of poems for young people, Caroline Kennedy found herself looking through one of her mother's scrapbooks. She burst into laughter, she says, as she came across a poem that her brother John, as a youngster, had picked out and copied as a gift to their poetry-loving mom. "Willie... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:29:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1989348-caroline-kennedy-returns-to-poetry-10th-book.html 2013-03-31T18:29:37Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1958086-gay-marriage-senators-shift-gop-soul-searching.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican senator's embrace of gay marriage is the latest sign of soul-searching in a party struggling to adapt in a society whose demographics — and views on emotional issues — are changing fast. Gay marriage still divides the party, with the conservative wing strongly opposed. But an increasing number of Republicans, now including S... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:27:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1958086-gay-marriage-senators-shift-gop-soul-searching.html 2013-03-15T21:27:34Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1943876-illinois-gop-backs-attempt-to-oust-chairman.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Republican Party's central committee backed off an attempt to fire party chairman Pat Brady on Saturday, amid concern that ousting him because of his support for gay marriage could damage GOP efforts to appeal to more moderate voters. Brady became a target of some socially conservative members of the party when he spoke out in ... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:04:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1943876-illinois-gop-backs-attempt-to-oust-chairman.html 2013-03-10T01:04:19Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1941840-gop-chairman-lawmaker-take-heat-gay-marriage.html SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Two Illinois Republicans are finding out that for all the talk nationally of the GOP becoming more inclusive and appealing to voters by softening stances on social issues, it's difficult to actually follow through. The state Republican Party's central committee will meet Saturday to consider firing chairman Pat Brady, largely beca... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1941840-gop-chairman-lawmaker-take-heat-gay-marriage.html 2013-03-08T21:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1924138-lady-surprised-reaction-to-oscars.html CHICAGO (AP) — Michelle Obama says it was "absolutely not surprising" to her that her satellite appearance at the Academy Awards ceremony provoked a national conversation about whether it was appropriate, after some conservative critics accused her of selfishly crashing the event in an attempt to upstage it. She attributed the chatter to a culture shift t... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:15:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1924138-lady-surprised-reaction-to-oscars.html 2013-03-01T14:15:50Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1906664-group-sorry-bush-wants-gay-marriage-ads.html DALLAS (AP) — A pro-gay marriage group will replace ads that include former first lady Laura Bush speaking on the topic with a new ad this weekend after Bush said she did not want to be part of its campaign. The Respect for Marriage Coalition said Thursday that it appreciated Bush's previous comments, "but are sorry she didn't want to be included in an ad... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:39:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1906664-group-sorry-bush-wants-gay-marriage-ads.html 2013-02-21T22:39:25Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1863252-barney-white-house-scottie-dies.html DALLAS (AP) — Thousands have offered their condolences via Facebook over the death of Barney, President George W. Bush's beloved black Scottish terrier. Bush and his wife, Laura, released a statement Friday saying their famous 12-year-old pooch had died after suffering from lymphatic cancer. "Barney was by my side during our eight years in the White House... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1863252-barney-white-house-scottie-dies.html 2013-02-02T16:06:00Z 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/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/entertainment/music/1813318-top-talent-lined-up-obamas-inaugural-events.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive ball expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers. Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley are among the stars announced Friday to sing at Obama's inaugural balls Jan. 21 and a children's concert on Jan. 19.... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1813318-top-talent-lined-up-obamas-inaugural-events.html 2013-01-11T15:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1812440-40000-expected-obamas-inaugural-balls.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Inaugural revelers hoping to get close to President Barack Obama at a ball are going to have a lot of competition, with around 40,000 expected to pack the pair of parties. While Obama has cut the number of inauguration night balls lower than any president since Dwight Eisenhower was first sworn into office in 1953, the two celebrations t... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1812440-40000-expected-obamas-inaugural-balls.html 2013-01-10T21:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1760898-ex-first-daughter-jenna-bush-hager-pregnant.html NEW YORK (AP) — Former first daughter Jenna Bush Hager (HAY'-gur) announced Wednesday that she's pregnant with her first child, due in the spring. The 31-year-old made the announcement on NBC's "Today" show, where she is a contributing correspondent. Hager, the twin daughter of former President George W. Bush, and her husband, Henry, have been married for... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1760898-ex-first-daughter-jenna-bush-hager-pregnant.html 2012-12-12T17:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1740798-dick-cheney-working-book-heart-treatment.html NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the world's most prominent heart patients, is working on a book about his many battles with coronary disease and the revolutionary changes in treatment that helped keep him alive. The 71-year-old Cheney is collaborating with his cardiologist, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, and with his daughter, Liz Cheney. ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1740798-dick-cheney-working-book-heart-treatment.html 2012-12-03T21:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1733962-ex-president-george-hw-bush-stable-condition.html HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush remains in stable condition at a Houston hospital where he is being treated for a lingering cough related to bronchitis. George Kovacik (koh-VAH'-chik), a spokesman for Methodist Hospital, said Friday that there is no change in the status of the 88-year-old Bush. Kovacik provided no additional information. ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1733962-ex-president-george-hw-bush-stable-condition.html 2012-11-30T13:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1731322-ex-president-george-hw-bush-texas-hospital.html HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush was in a Houston hospital Thursday for continuing treatment of a lingering cough. Bush, 88, has been in and out of the hospital recently for complications resulting from bronchitis, Methodist Hospital said in a brief statement. The hospital and Bush's spokesman in Houston, Jim McGrath, described Bush as in ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1731322-ex-president-george-hw-bush-texas-hospital.html 2012-11-30T00:32:00Z