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First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house

Michelle Obama said Wednesday that stories of toil and sweat by slaves once held at a historic home within sight of the White House are an important part of U.S. history, including her own personal story, and are "as vital to our national memory as any other."Full story

First lady to graduates: Be willing to fail

  First lady Michelle Obama offered advice to high school graduates in Tennessee on Saturday. Speaking about the importance of determination and passion, she told her young audience to “not waste a minute living someone else's dream." TODAY’s Jenna Wolfe reports.

First lady to high school grads: Live your dreams

First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: Strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit. Full story

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  Michelle Obama says 'bye bye' to bangs

In a commencement speech to Bowie State University, First Lady Michelle Obama reveals a new ‘do,' and it’s clear the bangs are growing out.

  Michelle Obama speaks at EKU commencement

First lady Michelle Obama chose to speak at Eastern Kentucky University's graduation Saturday because of its work with veterans, and in her speech she talked about the commitment it takes to be a soldier and a college graduate.

  Michelle Obama: ‘Here in America we respond with courage’

Rev. Al Sharpton responds to First Lady Michelle Obama’s remarks about the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

  FLOTUS’ turn to politics enrages radical right

Michelle Obama’s recent speech on gun violence is prompting many to question if there’s a future in politics for her yet – while at the same time, many on the right were up in arms over her passionate words. Reverend Al Sharpton discusses Michelle’s future with humorist Nancy Giles.

  Obama Family Tax Bill

President Obama and Michelle Obama had $608, 611 in adjusted gross income in 2012, reports CNBC's John Harwood. The President paid an effective tax rate of 18 percent.

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Prince Harry, center, enters an event in honor of military families during a surprise visit, accompanied by Jill Biden, left, and first lady Michelle Obama, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 9, 2013.

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