Photos: Obamas lend a helping hand at a DC food bank

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The Obamas are out spreading Thanksgiving cheer. Earlier today, Pres. Obama along with First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and mother-in-law Marian Robinson visited the Capital Area Food Bank. They  helped to hand out food to needy families for the holiday weekend. 

Photos: Ambassador Susan Rice makes surprise visit to Libya

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice is currently visiting Libya. She first stopped by Tripoli where she had talks with Libya's Prime Minister designate Abdurrahim El Keib and also was presented with a memento during her visit to the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi. 

ABC News: US Envoy to UN Makes Surprise Visit to Libya

US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice arrived in Tripoli, Libya, today in a surprise trip, just a month after she voted to end the UN’s mandate of the NATO mission that ousted Moammar Gadhafi.

“It is good to be in Libya,” she tweeted shortly after arriving.  "I’ve come to witness progress & lend support to Libyan & #UN personnel.” 

Rice eight months ago played a pivotal role in convincing the UN Security Council to authorize the mission to protect civilians.

Tipper Gore and Glenn Close speak at the Mental Health HOPE Symposium

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Tipper Gore, wife of former Vice President Al Gore was in Washington, DC this past week to speak at the Mental Health HOPE Symposium. Held to raise awareness about the impact of cuts to mental health services, the forum also featured actress Glenn Close and NPR news analyst Cokie Roberts.

Good to see Tipper Gore out and about!

First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden take in a NASCAR race

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First Lady Michelle Obama and  Dr. Jill Biden were on hand today at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in Homestead, Florida.They also hosted military families for a meet and greet on behalf of their initiative, Joining Forces.

Photos: Nancy Pelosi visits the Huffington Post's headquarters

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Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi visited the offices of the Huffington Post for a candid conversation with Editor in Chief Arianna Huffington and other female members of the editorial staff. Leader Pelosi gave the group of about 30 people ten pieces of advice about living a fulfilling life. She told them about her life dealing with politics and elections and gave tips on how women can make their mark in their careers. To read more, please visit Huffington Post.

First Lady Michelle Obama turns heads in Hawaii

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Someone was definitely turning heads in Hawaii this weekend! First Lady Michelle Obama accompanied Pres. Obama to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit this weekend in Honololu Hawaii. Above, the First Lady and the Pres. were at the opening dinner of the APEC Leaders Summit.

I love love this dress and color on her!