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Michelle Obama makes impassioned plea for gun reform

First Lady Michelle Obama returned to her murder-plagued hometown Wednesday to make an emotional plea for strengthening US gun laws, saying she too could have been a victim of brutal street violence while growing up. Making a rare direct foray into the domestic policy debate, Obama held back tears as she recalled a young black Chicagoan named Hadiya Pendleton, who was shot dead one week after performing in President Barack Obama's inauguration in January.

Michelle Obama gets second Vogue cover

First Lady Michelle Obama's showing up all over these days: grooving with Jimmy Fallon on late night TV, awarding an Oscar, and soon, gracing the cover of fashion bible Vogue. Obama will front the April edition, which hits news stands March 26, in a shot by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz. She is leaning on a desk in a sleeveless blue dress by Reed Krakoff, one of her current favorite designers, her smile framed by her much-discussed new bangs. This is her second time appearing on the cover of the high fashion glossy -- the first first lady to have that honor.

Michelle Obama hopes to put spotlight on her to good use

* Campaign over, first lady loosens up * Star power or saturation? * Kids will remain her focus By Deborah Charles CHICAGO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama knows she has star power, and she has used it for four years to champion her causes of fighting childhood obesity and helping military families.

Oscar star Michelle Obama unleashed

Dishing out Oscars, dancing with the stars and hamming it up with Big Bird -- Michelle Obama is having all the fun. While President Barack Obama's re-election glow fades and he finds himself mired in another poisonous budget tussle with Republicans, the popular First Lady is enjoying the freedom of a second White House term. In a shimmering silver Naeem Khan ballgown, Michelle stole the show at the 85th Academy Awards with a surprise videolink appearance to present the Oscar for Best Picture to Iran hostage drama "Argo."

Michelle Obama's dance moves go viral on YouTube

A video clip of First Lady Michelle Obama grooving with a dressed-in-drag Jimmy Fallon on his late-night comedy talk show has gone viral on YouTube Saturday. In the video, the pair, each clad in conservative slacks and cardigans, and Fallon with a long brown-haired wig, perform a routine dubbed "Evolution of Mom Dancing," to promote Obama's "Let's Move!" youth fitness and nutrition campaign.

Michelle Obama's dance moves go viral on YouTube

A video clip of First Lady Michelle Obama grooving with a dressed-in-drag Jimmy Fallon on his late-night comedy talk show has gone viral on YouTube Saturday. In the video, the pair, each clad in conservative slacks and cardigans, and Fallon with a long brown-haired wig, perform a routine dubbed "Evolution of Mom Dancing," to promote Obama's "Let's Move!" youth fitness and nutrition campaign.

Michelle Obama: America's first lady of fashion

She has, in the space of little more than four years, become America's favorite fashion plate: First Lady Michelle Obama is without doubt the nation's trend-setting arbiter of taste and style. From her breezy new bangs to her elegant inaugural gowns, the entire country sits in breathless anticipation of what new look Obama will come up with next. And for the obscure fashion designer, nothing catapults a career into the stratosphere like having Obama wear one's clothes.

Michelle Obama to attend funeral of slain Chicago girl

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama will attend the funeral in Chicago on Saturday of a 15-year-old girl who was shot to death eight days after performing with her high school band at President Barack Obama's inauguration. Hadiya Pendleton, a majorette in her school band, was fatally shot on Jan. 29 as she and her friends were shielding themselves from rain under a canopy in a Chicago park. Chicago has been plagued by gun violence and her killing has become a rallying cry for those calling for stronger gun controls.

Michelle Obama to attend funeral for shot US teen

First Lady Michelle Obama will on Saturday travel to Chicago for the funeral of a 15-year-old girl who was shot dead after attending the US presidential inauguration last month. Hadiya Pendleton -- who was remembered by relatives as a "walking angel" -- was killed after a gunman apparently mistook a group of children she was hanging out with in a park for rival gang members last month.

Michelle Obama's inaugural fashion: Thom Brown, J. Crew

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. first lady Michelle Obama chose a Thom Browne coat and dress for President Barack Obama's inauguration events on Monday. The fabric of the navy blue coat and dress was developed based on the style of a man's silk tie, according to the first lady's office. Her belt is from J. Crew and she wore a necklace designed by Cathy Waterman. She also wore J. Crew shoes.
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