First Lady and Big Bird team up to help kids get active
The US First Lady Michelle Obama has teamed up with Sesame Street's Big Bird to encourage children to eat healthier and be more active.
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The Obama's visit Northern Ireland
Both the President Obama and the First Lady spoke to young people about hope for the future and what had been achieved for Northern Ireland. There was also talk of the past and the President's Irish ancestry.
ITV News Europe Correspondent Emma Murphy reports:
Michelle Obama inspires teens to 'move our world'
While the US President discusses world issues with the world leaders, his wife and daughters have travelled to Ireland to find out more about their family history.
The personal mission comes after the First Lady joined her husband in addressing school children in Northern Ireland.
ITV News' Sangetta Kandola reports:
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Michelle Obama gets rapturous reception at Waterfront
Michelle Obama was greeted with cheers and applause by the audience at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.
The First Lady delivered a speech aimed at young people, telling them they were "some of the most important people that we talk to during our visits."
Michelle Obama and daughters set for Dublin visit
Michelle Obama, the wife of US President Barack, and their daughters will tour Dublin during the G8 summit.
The First Lady's private trip to Ireland with daughters Malia and Sasha will take place next Monday and Tuesday and will include a visit to Trinity College plus a special performance of Riverdance.
Mrs Obama will be shown archives in the Old Library of the university documenting her husband's Irish ancestry and also view the Book of Kells.
The couple visited the president's ancestral homeland in Co Offaly in May 2011.
Michelle Obama's credit information leaked on website
Her Social Security number and credit report were posted to the mysterious website, which professes no political aims.
Other figures whose information has appeared on the site include Mel Gibson, Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce, and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Adele tipped for Michelle Obama's 50th birthday bash
It could be the hottest gig of 2014 and Adele is tipped to make the list at Michelle Obama's 50th birthday celebrations.
Although The Times (£) quotes Adele's PR team as denying the rumours the party, expected on 17th January next year, is already being tipped as "the biggest gig of 2014."
President Obama celebrated his 50th in 2011, surrounded by celebrities including, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder and Tom Hanks.
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Michelle Obama's Oscar outfit 'airbrushed' for Iran
An Iranian news agency seems to have airbrushed photos of Michelle Obama because her dress was not deemed modest enough.
The US First Lady won praise for the shimmering Naeem Khan gown she wore to announce the winner of the Best Picture award at the Oscars, but the dress looked very different in pictures on the Fars news agency.
The pictures had been 'photoshopped' to add a higher neckline and longer sleeves, in-keeping with the country's religious sensibilities.
First Lady and Big Bird team up to help kids get active
The US First Lady Michelle Obama has teamed up with Sesame Street's Big Bird to encourage children to eat healthier and be more active.
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Michelle Obama and Sesame Street's Big Bird have teamed up to urge children to eat healthy food.
Two public service announcements have been recorded as part of the third anniversary of Let's Move! - an initiative set up by the First Lady that tries to help children group up healthily and reach their full potential.
The advert sees Mrs Obama and Big Bird talking in the White House kitchen about "healthy snacks" that are "easy, fun and delicious."
Michelle Obama pays respect to young gun victim
First Lady Michelle Obama will today attend the funeral of a 15-year-old girl from Chicago, who was shot to death last week in an incident that has sent shock waves throughout the US.
Hadiya Pendleton was killed days after performing at a Barack Obama inauguration event.
Hundreds of friends, family and community members gathered yesterday to mourn Pendleton. Her cousin Shatira Wilks said: “We want her to be remembered as the walking angel that she is."
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