Michelle Obama

Amy Sherald doesn’t need your Instagram post

Michelle Obama’s portraitist is a case study in seeing art in person.

Amy Sherald doesn’t need your Instagram post
A woman speaks to a crowd gathered around her.

Statue of Liberty climber says she's not done protesting 'white supremacy'

Statue of Liberty climber says she's not done protesting 'white supremacy'
Illustrator Barry Blitt at his home studio in Connecticut

Barry Blitt may call himself 'old-timey,' but his political artwork is up-to-the-minute

Barry Blitt may call himself 'old-timey,' but his political artwork is up-to-the-minute
Michelle Obama giving what will be her last address as first lady.

Watch Michelle Obama give her last speech as first lady

Watch Michelle Obama give her last speech as first lady
US first lady Michelle Obama

Politics makes her uncomfortable. But Michelle Obama was political long before Monday night.

Politics makes her uncomfortable. But Michelle Obama was political long before Monday night.
Michelle Obama in Japan

Michelle Obama advocates for girls in Japan while women struggle

First lady Michelle Obama promoted girls education in developing countries alongside her Japanese counterpart Akie Abe. But she avoided the elephant in the room — Japan's own struggles with gender inequity.

Michelle Obama advocates for girls in Japan while women struggle
'Wild' author Cheryl Strayed, pictured with Reese Witherspoon, who has been nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Strayed, who trekked for 1,100 to try to put substance abuse and her mother's death behind her.

'Wild' author among provocative guests at State of the Union

A woman who carries a mattress around Columbia University to protest sex assaults. The daughter of a felled Cuban human rights campaigner. The author of the best-seller "Wild.'' They are among the guests for the State of the Union address.

'Wild' author among provocative guests at State of the Union
Israel’s largest bus company plastered buses with big ads featuring the #BringBackOurBoys slogan.

Bring back our boys, whoever they are

Israel has unleashed its biggest offensive against Palestinians in the West Bank in more than a decade in hopes of finding three Israeli teens they say were kidnapped by Hamas. And Israeli activists are also taking the fight online using the hashtag #BringBackOurBoys.

Bring back our boys, whoever they are
Michelle Obama and Nelson Mandela

Remembering Nelson Mandela and his colorful shirts

Over the years, many people met with the late Nelson Mandela, who often sported a colorful African shirt for the occasion.

Remembering Nelson Mandela and his colorful shirts

Hereditary link might explain child obesity, yo-yo dieting

Obesity has long been looked at as an environment problem. Kids are drinking sugary soda, eating saturated fats and sitting in front of screens for hours at a time, experts say. But research from University of California Irvine has found that genetics has a serious impact on obesity.

Hereditary link might explain child obesity, yo-yo dieting

Malala Yousufzai Reunited with Friend in UK

Anchor Marco Werman talks about the photo of Pakistani girl Malala Yousufzai, and her friend Shazia Ramzan that seemed to capture a sort of quiet power. Yousafzai is the teenage Pakistani education activist shot in the head by the Taliban last year.

Malala Yousufzai Reunited with Friend in UK

Obama faces protest in South Africa, is unlikely to meet with ailing Mandela

Hundreds of South Africans protested President Barack Obama's visit for what they called a failure to meet expectations and promises. The second stop of President Obama's tour, the visit has become increasingly complicated with the deteriorating health of former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Obama faces protest in South Africa, is unlikely to meet with ailing Mandela

North Korea Rattles its Saber

North Korea has ratcheted up its anti-American rhetoric, saying it has missiles on standby to attack US bases and even the American mainland. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World's Beijing correspondent, Mary Kay Magistad.

North Korea Rattles its Saber

Wendell Pierce of 'The Wire' and 'Treme' Hopes Groceries Can Revitalize New Orleans

Wendell Pierce of 'The Wire' and 'Treme' Hopes Groceries Can Revitalize New Orleans

Four More Years and President Obama's Legacy

Four More Years and President Obama's Legacy