Michelle Obama

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Democrats are using one of President Barack Obama's strong suits, that voters believe he understands the problems of ordinary people, to trump his weakest suit, the economy. Michelle Obama played those cards with force in a Democratic convention speech Tuesday night...

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — About 700 people turned out for a fundraiser with Michelle Obama in Jackson over the weekend. Campaign officials declined to say how much money was raised for the president's campaign at Saturday's luncheon at the Snow King Resort...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings, including popular pizza, will come with less sodium and more whole grains, with a wider selection of fruits and vegetables on the side, first lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced during a visit Wednesday with elementary students...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama now holds part of a world record. The first lady announced in an email Monday that her October bid to break the record for the most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period succeeded. Mrs. Obama says 300,265 people participated, shattering the old record...