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Royal Watchers: This Picture's For You; Obamas Meet William And Kate

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama talked with Prince William, duke of Cambridge and Catherine, duchess of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace earlier today (May 24, 2011). Toby Melville/WPA Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Royal Watchers: This Picture's For You; Obamas Meet William And Kate

May 24, 2011 • The newlyweds met the American president and first lady today in Buckingham Palace.

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'Get Up And Go!' Is White House Easter Egg Theme

March 28, 2011 • As on last year's souvenir egg, the Easter Bunny looks like he's getting some exercise. It's part of first lady Michelle Obama's campaign to fight childhood obesity.

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First Lady Says President Obama Hasn't Smoked In Nearly A Year

February 8, 2011 • The president has said he's been trying to quit since at least before the 2008 election.

Chinese Leader Arrives Today For State Visit

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Chinese Leader Arrives Today For State Visit

January 18, 2011 • Chinese President Hu Jintao arrives; political confusion in Tunisia; Giffords' husband speaks; Michelle Obama birthday; zodiac wrong?

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Obamas' Video Urges Democrats To Polls

October 20, 2010 • The Obamas have a new message for their supporters aimed at getting out the vote on Election Day. They seek to rekindle the excitement that surrounded the Obama presidential campaign in 2008.

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The Inscrutable Process For Dressing FLOTUS

May 10, 2010 • Want First Lady Michelle Obama to wear your clothes? Be patient.

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Michelle Obama For The Supreme Court?

April 15, 2010 • A reader wants to know the possibility of President Obama naming his wife Michelle to the Supreme Court

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Mrs. Obama: 'Let's Move' To Fight Childhood Obesity

February 10, 2010 • One can't help but ponder how much easier healthy eating might be for children living in a dual-income household with two ivy leaguers as parents, and, how much more convenient healthy eating becomes after moving into the White House where expert ...

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Loving The First Wardrobe

June 10, 2009 • A mini-look at the First Lady's First Wardrobe.

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Ta-Nehisi On Michelle

January 13, 2009 • Ta-Nehisi Coates profiles Michelle Obama...

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A Long Road Traveled, A Long Road Ahead

November 12, 2008 • Overall, what type of impact do you think Michelle Obama will have as First Lady?

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The Obamas Drop In On The Bushes

November 10, 2008 • President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, are meeting behind closed doors with President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.

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PoJu Takes Denver

August 27, 2008 • Our Political Junkie's in Denver, with all the highlights from Sen. Kennedy through Sen. Clinton, plus the latest attack ads and political news.

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DNC Backstage Pass: On The Ground In Denver

August 26, 2008 • TMM Host Michel Martin blogs from the Democratic National Convention in Denver, where she says tensions abound within the party.

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On The Floor

August 26, 2008 • On the floor of the Pepsi Center...