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Michelle Obama: 8 food and garden tips, stories from the First Lady
8 stories and pieces of advice from Michelle Obama's new book 'American Grown'
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Battle for women's votes: 6 flash points
The uproar over the Obama campaign’s 'Life of Julia' Web infographic – which made #Julia big on Twitter – highlights just how fiercely both parties are fighting for the women’s vote. The economy is by far the most important issue in November for both sexes. But there are other areas with special significance to women. Here are the main flash points.
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Ali Wentworth: 8 stories from an inside-the-Beltway childhood
From her new memoir 'Ali in Wonderland,' the actress and comedian shares memories of her Washington D.C. upbringing and later life as a wife and mother.
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In Pictures: 9/11 10th anniversary
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Who are Forbes' 10 most powerful women?
Every year, Forbes releases a list of the world’s most powerful woman, influential in everything from politics to technology to culture.
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Michelle Obama to appear on 'iCarly': Will she get to eat spaghetti tacos?
Michelle Obama will visit tween comedy 'iCarly' in January, to promote an organization that supports military families. Will she sample Carly's favorite dish?
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Michelle Obama: A first lady undercover and carving her own path
Michelle Obama: A portrait of a first lady who's transforming the job, shopping at Petco herself, and reaching out to Washington DC's black community.
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Nutritional coup: 'My Plate' replaces USDA food pyramid
The USDA and Michelle Obama team up to launch a new nutritional diagram. Obama says 'My Plate' should help Americans visualize what they need to eat better than the food pyramid did.
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From Arlington National Cemetery to Facebook, Americans note Memorial Day
Americans relaxed at the end of a three-day weekend marking Memorial Day. But millions of them also paused to remember and to honor those who’d lost their lives in military service.
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In Pictures: France's first lady: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy
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Can Afghanistan hang on to its newly minted college grads?
The American University of Afghanistan held its first graduation Thursday. In a country that has experienced sharp brain drain, the hope is that more young Afghan university graduates will stay to help rebuild the country.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/24
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In Pictures: Graduation 2011
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Winfrey farewell show taped live in front of 13,000 fans
Winfrey farewell: The show being taped Tuesday afternoon will be the finale of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' according to Harpo Productions. The show will air on Wednesday.
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In Pictures: Obama visits Britain
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In Pictures: Obama visits Ireland
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The Vote
My 'near-death experience' on Air Force One
'Åir Force One Aborts Landing,' and I was there! Yes, it took two tries for the plane carrying the president to land in Hartford, Conn. Poor visibility, apparently. Too bad I didn't notice....
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The Vote
Is Cheri Daniels a good 'political wife'?
Cheri Daniels, first lady of Indiana, usually keeps a low political profile. But as Gov. Mitch Daniels weighs a presidential run, all eyes will be on her Thursday as she speaks before the state GOP.
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Chapter & Verse
Donald Trump will star in his own comic book
A comic-book bio will chronicle "the polarizing life and career of the high-profile tycoon, presidential aspirant and media bon vivant" Donald Trump.
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In Pictures: Mothers around the world
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/03
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Obama visits ravaged Alabama; Texas governor says, 'What about us?'
Obama surveyed tornado damage in Alabama Friday, after declaring the state a disaster area. A disaster request from Texas over raging wildfires remains unanswered. Are requests often denied?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 4/29
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/28
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In Pictures: Alabama tornadoes
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Decoder Wire
The (not so) secret history of the White House Easter Egg Roll
Once held on Capitol Hill, the White House Easter Egg Roll drew 30,000 to the president's South Lawn on Monday morning.
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In Pictures: White House Easter Egg Roll 2011
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Fatigue in US air travel system: It's not just air traffic controllers
Air travel is safe (and most air traffic controllers don’t nod off), but there are warning signs aviation officials must grapple with.
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William & Kate: How Americans plan to celebrate, for fun and profit
Some American Anglophiles are swooning over William & Kate with the rest of the world, while others just see a convenient theme for dinner, dancing, or dollar-making.
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The Vote
Obama and Biden release tax returns. Will Trump, Palin, and other contenders?
President Obama and Vice President Biden release their returns on Tax Day. Sarah Palin last released hers as a VP candidate in 2008, and The Donald's finances are carefully guarded.
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