The king of the bobbleheads has jumped in the "Shark Tank." ...more

October 21, 2009

Michelle Obama debuted a short and sassy new hairstyle Tuesday night during a country music performance at the White House. The first lady shortened the sides and the back of her shoulder-length bob, and kept her side-sweeping bangs. "This up-do feels very soft, casual and easy," wrote Mary Tomer, founder of Mrs.-O.org, a blog dedicated to the first lady's outfits. Word from the White House is saying she didn't cut it, she just pinned it up in the back. Still, some women soon will be visiting beauty salons and asking for the latest "Michelle Obama" look. ...more

July 24, 2009

Illinois' former first lady won't be queen of the jungle. ...more

June 23, 2009

Be the first in your zona, barrio or arrondissement to get your very own set of six lovely postcards of President and Mrs. Obama and the kids! These are not sold in stores. In fact, they can't be bought anywhere. They are heading for embassies and other U.S. facilities to use as giveaways. ...more

June 1, 2009

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama met Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. ...more

April 2, 2009

In Ebba Patrick's backyard, more than a half-dozen black-and-white puppies bounce and roll. ...more

March 20, 2009

President Barack Obama tapped Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney as U.S. ambassador to Ireland, marking St. Patrick's Day with the surprise nomination and a special welcome for Irish leaders — White House fountains that ran green for a day. ...more

March 17, 2009

In the words of that great 20th century poet Sir Mix-A-Lot: "Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake that healthy butt. Baby got back." ...more

March 12, 2009

First lady Michelle Obama is now part of the "Female Force," a series of biographical comic books illustrated by a South Florida artist. ...more

March 5, 2009

A family spokesman says former first lady Barbara Bush had successful open heart surgery. ...more

March 5, 2009