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Michelle Obama Speaks To Camp Pendleton Troops By JULIE WATSON CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – First lady Michelle Obama is challenging Americans to come up with ways to show support for U.S. troops and their families. Obama spoke Sunday to about 3,500 service members and their families at Camp Pendleton, which has lost five Marines in the war in Afghanistan in the past week. Obama says Camp Pendleton and its neighboring Southern California communities are a model for the nation in terms of showing support for the military. She says communities can do things such as offer free museum passes, discounts...

"US First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks on the South Lawn of the White House June 4, 2010 in Washington, DC to over 1,000 chefs from across the US recruited to join her anti-obesity campaign and help schools serve healthier, tastier meals."

Running, jumping, stretching and sweating. Michelle Obama made it look fun as she joined youngsters from the local Washington, D.C. area in what the First Lady's office is calling a South Lawn Series kick-off for her "Let's Move!" project. Trainers from local Washington sports teams such as football's Redskins and hockey's Capitals were on the White House South Lawn showing kids moves they can use to stay fit. "You're going to have to go home and take some of what you learn here and teach your families and the other kids in your schools.. and figure out how you guys...

President Obama's second state dinner Wednesday night was a feast of glamour, gags, and gossip with a touch of politics - and not a single gatecrasher. The event's chief head-turners were First Lady Michele Obama, resplendent in a shimmering, cobalt blue, one-strap gown by Peter Soronen; as well as Gayle King and Eva Longoria Parker decked out in orange toga-syle affairs...