Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
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Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
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Douglas Vines has been suspended and removed from the Obama family's detail.
President Barack Obama was interviewed 17 times by Steve Kroft while he was at CBS News. The former 60 Minutes correspondent discusses his new audiobook featuring all his conversations with the 44th President.
Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have bought a home on Martha's Vineyard, according to a published report.
Kids at a Martha's Vineyard library got an unexpected surprise – a visit from the former first lady.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is spending part of the weekend in Boston promoting her new book, "Becoming."
Instead of book stores, the former first lady is stopping at arenas and other performing centers around the country.
Former first lady Michelle Obama is in Boston to address a forum devoted to empowering women to become leaders in their fields.
Michelle Obama's memoir, one of the most highly anticipated books in recent years, is coming out Nov. 13.
The former first lady pushed the changes as part of her "Let's Move" campaign to combat childhood obesity.
Ending months of animosity, Bernie Sanders robustly embraced his former rival Hillary Clinton Monday night.
It was a musical joyride for Michelle Obama as she joined James Corden for a "Carpool Karaoke" session that aired Wednesday on the late-night host's CBS show.
Michelle Obama's "Carpool Karaoke" joyride with James Corden will air Wednesday on the late-night host's CBS show.
The Trump campaign on Tuesday dismissed criticism that Melania Trump directly lifted two passages nearly word-for-word from the speech that first lady Michelle Obama delivered in 2008.
The first lady announced the appearance with Corden as she launched her Snapchat account, "MichelleObama."
The White House says visitors can now take photos or use social media during public tours of the building.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published it's alternative recipe to s'mores.
Michelle Obama energized a crowd at the Strand Theatre in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood during a rally for state Attorney General Martha Coakley's gubernatorial bid.
Continuing a longstanding tradition, CBS will broadcast The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
The president, along with first lady Michelle Obama, planned to see Hillary Clinton Wednesday at a party on Martha's Vineyard for Ann Jordan, wife of Democratic adviser Vernon Jordan.
President Obama headed out Sunday afternoon for another round of golf while the first lady and daughter Malia went to lunch.
Students from the Orchard Gardens elementary school in Roxbury performed at the first-ever White House talent show in celebration of the nationwide Turnaround Arts Program.
Two survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings will sit with first lady Michelle Obama Tuesday when President Barack Obama delivers the annual State of the Union address.
The White House says the president and the first lady will return to Martha's Vineyard next month for a nine-day stay.
Members of the fire house where Robert "Bobby" Kilduff worked remembered him as a hero following his death.
The Red Sox took the lead against Minnesota, but couldn't hold on as the teams played a rainy series finale in Boston.
Police in Winthrop, Massachusetts are investigating after a woman died following a shooting Sunday morning.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Veteran Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. died Saturday night after falling from the third floor of a Dorchester home while battling a large fire.
Members of the fire house where Robert "Bobby" Kilduff worked remembered him as a hero following his death.
Police in Winthrop, Massachusetts are investigating after a woman died following a shooting Sunday morning.
Tens of thousands of American flags are on display on the Boston Common as part of the annual Memorial Day tradition.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to UMass president Marty Meehan.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
The Red Sox took the lead against Minnesota, but couldn't hold on as the teams played a rainy series finale in Boston.
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games.
Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien scored and the Seattle Reign snapped Boston Legacy's five-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League.
The Minnesota Twins rallied from four runs down to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.