Michelle Obama book tour is reaching high
NEW YORK — Check out the upcoming events at Chicago's United Center and you'll see Bulls games, Blackhawks games and concerts by Fleetwood Mac, Nicki Manaj and Cher, among others.And former first lady Michelle Obama, to launch her book tour in November.Just for the scale of its venues, there has never been a rollout quite like the one for Obama's memoir "Becoming," with stops including the Pepsi Center in Denver and American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Netflix says it has signed Barack and Michelle Obama
NEW YORK — Netflix says that it has reached a deal with Barack and Michelle Obama to produce material for the streaming service.Netflix said Monday, in a tweet, that the former president and first lady will produce films and series for the service, potentially including scripted and unscripted series, documentaries and features.Netflix chief executive Ted Sarandos said that the Obamas are uniquely position to discover and highlight stories of people who make a difference in their communities.Barack Obama recently appeared as a guest on David Letterman's Netflix talk show.
Report: Former Pres. Barack Obama in discussions to produce shows for Netflix
LOS ANGELES — Netflix shares surged to an all-time high following the news that Barack Obama and Netflix reportedly are negotiating a deal for the former president and his wife, Michelle, to produce shows exclusively for the streaming service.The proposed deal was reported Friday by The New York Times, which cited people familiar with the discussions who were not identified.The report sent shares to an all-time high of $326.74 earlier.
Michelle Obama to release memoir in November
NEW YORK — Michelle Obama's memoir, one of the most highly anticipated books in recent years, is coming out Nov. 13.The former first lady tweeted Sunday that the book, to come out a week after the 2018 midterm elections, is called "Becoming.""Writing 'Becoming' has been a deeply personal experience," she said in a statement. "It has allowed me, for the very first time, the space to honestly reflect on the unexpected trajectory of my life.
Michelle Obama decries lack of diversity in politics
PHILADELPHIA — Michelle Obama says the lack of diversity among some segments of the political landscape is a reason that "people don't trust politics."The former first lady made the comments in an onstage interview with television producer Shonda Rhimes at a Philadelphia women's conference Tuesday.Obama recalled seeing a split in Congress while attending her husband's State of the Union addresses at the Capitol.
Book of Michelle Obama photographs coming in October
NEW YORK — Books of Obama photographs will be in the news this fall.A collection of White House pictures of Michelle Obama is coming out Oct. 17, Ten Speed Press told The Associated Press on Tuesday. "Chasing Light" will feature 150 color shots and personal commentary by White House photographer Amanda Lucidon."Mrs.
Former President Barack Obama unveils vision for presidential library in Chicago
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama unveiled plans for his future presidential center Wednesday, painting a picture of a buzzing hub for youth and community programs on the South Side of Chicago where he raised his family and launched his political career.Obama fielded questions from residents at a forum near the site, delving into nitty gritty details of traffic patterns, green space and job creation, while avoiding any mention of his successor in the White House."What we want this to be is the world premiere institution for training young people and leadership to make a difference in their communities, in their countries and in the world," he told the friendly crowd that included Mayor Rahm Emanuel, his one-time chief of staff.It was Obama's second public appearance since he left office, providing another glimpse of post-presidential life.
Federal government relaxes nutrition standards for school lunches
LEESBURG, Va. — Schools won't have to cut the salt in meals just yet and they can serve kids fewer whole grains, under changes to federal nutrition standards announced Monday.The move by the Trump administration rolls back rules championed by former first lady Michelle Obama as part of her healthy eating initiative.As his first major action in office, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the department will delay the requirement on lowering the amount of sodium in meals while continuing to allow waivers for regulations that all grains on the lunch line must be rich in whole grains.
Ahead for Michelle Obama? Figuring out what comes next
WASHINGTON — So what's next for Michelle Obama after she's done being first lady?She'll have her pick of options when she leaves the White House next month.
USS Illinois: Michelle Obama takes part in new attack submarine's commissioning
GROTON, Conn. — First lady Michelle Obama says she is "beyond proud" to be part of the commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Navy attack submarine named for her home state of Illinois.The submarine officially became the USS Illinois and began active service at a ceremony Saturday in Groton, Connecticut.The first lady gave the order to "man our ship and bring her to life" before the crew ran across the brow, onto the vessel.The first lady has made supporting military families a priority.
Georgia educator fired after calling Michelle Obama a gorilla on social media
ATLANTA — Officials with a Georgia school district say an employee has been fired after she described first lady Michelle Obama as a gorilla on Facebook.Forsyth County Schools said in a statement that elementary school paraprofessional Jane Wood Allen was fired Monday.
Michelle Obama sponsors $2.7B attack submarine for U.S. Navy
A Connecticut company has delivered to the U.S. Navy an attack submarine that is sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama and will be named for her home state.General Dynamics Electric Boat delivered the submarine that will become the USS Illinois on Saturday after more than five years of construction.The first lady will be involved in the life of the submarine and the lives of its sailors and their families.The submarine will begin its active service at a commissioning ceremony on Oct. 29.It took thousands of shipyard employees in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Virginia and submarine supply businesses nationwide to build the $2.7 billion submarine.Electric Boat is based in Groton (GRAH'-tuhn) and has been designing and building submarines since 1900.
AP source: Site for Barack Obama's presidential library chosen
CHICAGO -- A person familiar with the selection process says an exact location for President Barack Obama's presidential library has been chosen.The individual tells The Associated press that Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have selected Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side for the library and presidential center.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the individual wasn't authorized to discuss the choice before a formal announcement.Jackson Park is near the University of Chicago, where Obama once taught constitutional law.
Plagiarism? Concerns raised over Melania Trump's speech to Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE -- Donald Trump's wife, Melania, is under fire following her speech at the Republican National Convention on Monday evening, July 18th.
New effort aims to get kids "to play, to learn, to serve and to work outside"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is promising a new push to keep kids active.
Freedom of speech? After comments by Superior's mayor about first lady, some call for resignation
SUPERIOR -- Comments by Superior's mayor about First Lady Michelle Obama are generating a lot of controversy.
WATCH: First Lady Michelle Obama takes part in rap video promoting academic achievement
A new music video from College Humor is promoting academic achievement, and the rap video features First Lady Michelle Obama as well as SNL’s Jay Pharoah.WATCH:
Merry Christmas from President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- A Christmas greeting from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama -- issued Thursday, December 25th via The White House Facebook page.The video message was posted with the following statement: "Merry Christmas everybody!
First lady Michelle Obama campaigns for Mary Burke in Madison
MADISON (WITI) – For the second time in a week, first lady Michelle Obama was talking politics in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin to get another campaign visit from first lady Michelle Obama
MADISON (WITI) -- First lady Michelle Obama will travel to Madison for a campaign event with Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke on Tuesday, October 7th.