‘No twerking’ for Obama at BET music event

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed Democratic officials and celebrities to the White House on Friday evening for their final annual night of music. At this year's event, named BET's "Love and Happiness," Obama said much of the music played on this occasion "is rooted in the African-American experience.

Anthem singer at Heat-76ers game kneels during performance

The former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie who prosecutors say sent the "time for some traffic problems" email that started the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal is set to testify in her own... Republican Gov. Chris Christie approved of a traffic study on the George Washington Bridge, his former deputy chief of staff testified Friday in her criminal trial, but federal prosecutors say it was actually a cover story... Michelle Obama says the final White House concert of her husband's presidency is "going to be a good one." President Barack Obama said he's sad that one of his and the first lady's favorite traditions, musical night at the White House, ended Friday.

Michelle Obama to Campaign With Hillary Clinton for the First…

This Thursday First Lady Michelle Obama will appear with Hillary Clinton at a campaign event in Winston-Salem, North Carolina according to a statement from Clinton campaign spokesman Brian Fallon on Sunday. The event will be the first time the two first ladies have appeared together on the campaign trail and comes at a time when an increasingly confident Clinton - with less than three weeks to go until the election - is making a final push for battleground states.

The Latest: Obama says no one keeps democracy in ‘suspense’

Michelle Obama says that Donald Trump's refusal to say he'd accept Nov. 8 election results if he loses is an insult to millions of Americans who are voting in the presidential election. She told more than 7,000 supporters of Hillary Clinton in Phoenix that Americans decide elections and Trump was threatening to "ignore our voices and reject the outcome of this election."

Melbourne chiropractor Adrian Oorloff plotted to have his…

The Bella of the Ball! Michelle Obama pulls out all the stops for Barack's last state dinner as she welcomes a VERY impressed Italian prime minister in a stunning custom-made Versace gown Senior Democratic strategist resigns after video surfaces showing his staff planning to incite violence at Trump rallies and discussing paying mentally ill-people to disrupt GOP events Samsung customers propose class action lawsuit against company for 'charging them monthly fees after they were told not to use exploding Galaxy Note 7s' Are you making your children fat? From cultivating an adult palate to giving them snacks BEFORE they're hungry, experts reveal the best ways to keep your kids healthy Iran sentences Iranian-American businessman and his ailing father to 10 years in prison for 'spying for the United States' 'Jackie' says University of Virginia dean did 'everything right' when she reported ... (more)

Gun-toting Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie shoots back at Tony…

The Bella of the Ball! Michelle Obama pulls out all the stops for Barack's last state dinner as she welcomes a VERY impressed Italian prime minister in a stunning custom-made Versace gown Senior Democratic strategist resigns after video surfaces showing his staff planning to incite violence at Trump rallies and discussing paying mentally ill-people to disrupt GOP events Samsung customers propose class action lawsuit against company for 'charging them monthly fees after they were told not to use exploding Galaxy Note 7s' Are you making your children fat? From cultivating an adult palate to giving them snacks BEFORE they're hungry, experts reveal the best ways to keep your kids healthy Iran sentences Iranian-American businessman and his ailing father to 10 years in prison for 'spying for the United States' 'Jackie' says University of Virginia dean did 'everything right' when she reported ... (more)

The Latest: Obama notes Italian contributions to US

American chef Mario Batali holds a tray of pasta during a preview in advance of the State Dinner in honor of the Official Visit of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini in the State Dining Room of th... WASHINGTON - The Latest on Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's official visit to the White House and the final state dinner of the Obama administration : At the final state dinner of his administration, Obama is also praising Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi as someone who represents the energy, optimism, vision and values that can carry Europe forward. And although it's his final state dinner, Obama quoted another famous Italian - the late Yogi Berra - in saying, "It ain't over till it's over."

President Obama revealed his 10 favorite workout songs – from Jay Z to Bob Marley

We've known for a while now that President Barack Obama has eclectic taste in music , and that's especially true of the workout songs he's revealed in a new playlist. Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama each released their own workout playlists as part of the president's stint guest-editing Wired , and both are available on Spotify .

Trump says he never met some accusers; Pence claims evidence

Donald Trump contends he doesn't know and never even met some of the women accusing him of sexual assault, and his running mate said Friday the campaign is working on producing evidence that the claims are false. Trump himself has called his accusers "horrible liars" and said he will prove the allegations aren't true, but Hillary Clinton and ally Michelle Obama say Americans are learning more about Trump's unacceptable behavior every day.

Michelle Obama attacks Trump

Michelle Obama said Thursday she has been "shaken" to the core by comments that GOP Republican nominee Donald Trump made in which he is heard on a 2005 tape bragging about assaulting women because he is famous. Speaking at campaign rally in New Hampshire for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, Obama called the comments "shocking and demeaning."

Michelle Obama Hits the Campaign Trail for Clinton

First lady Michelle Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Oct. 4, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The first lady, who has stumped for Clinton several times over the last month, is scheduled to head to Southern New Hampshire University for a rally today. Michelle Obama's use of the phrase "When they go low, we go high" at the Democratic National Convention this summer has since become a campaign motto of sorts for the Clinton campaign.

Michelle Obama hosts White House screening of Freida Pinto starrer

Washington, Oct 12 : US First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the White House screening of "We Will Rise" documentary, which also stars Indian actress Freida Pinto, who is also one of the producers of the film. Michelle Obama and actress Meryl Streep had much to celebrate on Tuesday when they hugged on stage at the White House during the screening, which coincided with the International Day of the Girl, reports people.com.

Michelle Obama Takes Aim at Trump over Late-Night Tweets

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke Tuesday at the Charlotte Convention Center at a rally for Hillary Clinton, strongly encouraging the audience to get out the vote and speaking out against Donald Trump. She opened her speech with her "unique perspective" on what it takes to be the country's commander-in-chief, as someone who has "seen the presidency up close and personal."

As Trump, Duterte and Putin prove, respectful leaders are in short supply today

Paul Letters says the animosity seen in the current US presidential race is reflected in the lack of civil leadership styles elsewhere Last week, a heartfelt hug between Michelle Obama, wife of the current US Democratic president, and former Republican president George W. Bush demonstrated the warmth between the two first couples and went viral. Meanwhile, millions of viewers in the US - and more online around the world - tuned in to the first presidential debate of 2016, anticipating animosity between the two candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.