michelle obama to me was my aunt, my mother and all of the women who groomed me in south carolina to wns over from georgetown where michells paternal grandparents are from and so there is this huge connection for me to write about how michelle obama is not an anomaly that so much of the women i already know and so much of the woman i am so that was the music behind my peace. i also wanted to share i recently returned three weeks ago from ethiopia where three weeks ago today i was honored by the africans international media summit as an achiever, i won and achievers award for my wor and the branding the image of africa, and that is exactly what you all are doing and talked about today. this need to replant the image of black women. that work is being done on the continent led by dr. erica dennett of the diaspora africa forum, dr. mildew, candice who is here in the united states with her nonprofit so it was an honor for me to be a part of africa's international media summit for 2009 where this year's theme was women in the media, and to rm this award and bring this back to the united st

michelle obama did it recently, and some people are not happy about that. going to get into that discussion coming up in a little while. >> she's on vacation. >> i was going to say, come on. >> they're out in the grand canyon. >> crazy. >> in the heat. hot, hot, hot. >> it was 100 something degrees. >> that's a lot of chafing if you're not wearing shorts. >> or for some, even if you are wearing shorts. anyway. >> too much information there, right. >>> also ahead, another political wife in the spotlight. jenny sanford, the first lady of south carolina is now speaking out about her husband's affair. question is, is this the best idea? also, can their marriage be saved? we're going to talk about all of that coming up in a little bit. >>> and she's what everyone's talking about, nora the piano-playing cat. >> everybody's talking about it? >> everybody's talking about this cat. her video on youtube a big hit. this morning, nora will grace us with a live performance. she's already been cracking her knuckles, ready to go. >> we've all put in our requests. should b

first lady michelle obama appears at number 40.meland security secretary janet napolitano was 51st. making the list of powerful women for the first time recently approved supreme court justice sonia sotomayor who debuts at number 54. health and human services secretary kathleen sebelius was 56. forbes says when compiling the list it wasn't about money or celebrity but it was about influence. >>> well, if you were hoping to take advantage of jetblue's $599 all you cagentlemen sale, you are a little too late. jetblue suspended the program saying that they sold out of passes. the promotion allowed unlimited travel for a whole month on any seat to more than 50 domestic with a three -- day advanced booking. the airline says the sales went beyond expectations. but there's no word if the promotion will be back. >> that didn't take too long. you blink, you missed it. >> like the cash for clunkers nchls coming up next on "news4 at 4:00," the list of top colleges is out. we are going to take a look at rankings of local universities. >> and r

was ivery entertaining experience. >> host: michelle malkin, thanks for being with us on c-span for a full half-hour. the bo is called "cture of corruption" obama and his te of tax cheats, crooks, and cronies out by regnery press. come back again. >> michelle malkin began a career as a journalist at the los angeles daily news before moving on to the seattle times. she has appeared on fox news channel, nbc nightly news and 2020 a m and others. she is the author of several books including invasion and unhinge. to buy up more visit michelle malkin.com. up next, book tv' coverage from day two of the 25th anniversary "chicago tribune" printers row lit fest which was held in chicago over the first week in this past june. the first event featured beryl satter who dcussed your book, the family and the exploitation of black urban america. >> thank you and good morning everyone. i would like to welcome you to our session, the 20 that the animal chicago tribune printers row lit fest. r session this morning features beryl satte the author of family properties, race, real estate in the exploitation of black america published earlier this year by metropolita

obviously we're looking at secretary clinton, we also saw michelle obama there a moment ago. we'll go down the list. obviously the new supreme court justice, sotomayor. >>> also, hannah montana's dad, billy ray cyrus, dropping by. >> you know how good that chocolate cake was? look at my birthday. mark traub right here, stage manager. finishing off the cake. >> that was good. really good. >>> let's gin side. natalie's standing by with a look at the headlines. >>> good morning. the white house says it deeply regrets scott lan's decision today to free the only person convicted for the 1988 bombing of pan am flight 103 over lockerbie. former libyan agent abdel baset al megrahi was serving a life sentence for the terror that claimed 270 lives. he now has terminal prostate cancer and was released on compassionate grounds. his release announced this morning by scotland's justice secretary. >>> scattered violence in afghanistan today where voters are choosing their next president. at least a dozen taliban rockets have fallen near polling places. the election is seen as a crucial test

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one reason for the 210 rise, michelle obama. jane wells has the full story. jane. >> reporter: e, even though they're expecting a drop in profits this afternoon, it's an unusual retail story thanks to a very important fan. as you said, michelle obama loves j crew, she wears it everywhere, on the tonight show, overseas, dressed her kids in it for the inauguration. even her husband wore a j crew bow tie to the inaugural ball. bow tie, $52. publicity, priceless. >> it's just been brought more aware, given the fact that it's a small company and the amount of advertising the obamas have brought to j crew has certainly given a lift not only to the brand, but also to customers who wouldn't have seen the store before. >> now, she also says j crew is stealing market share from department stores and stores like banana republic. and here's what analysts are saying. bri murray has a buy, store traffic remains positive and steady. upgraded shares to outperform based in part on product that is trend and target-appropriate. another upgrade to outperform from bmo capital mar

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the same with a dress michelle obama wore. a few years ago with the oscars where she showed up in a gap blouse and may resonate more than the tiger woods being paid to sell bewkuicewkeuick s. >> they are fashions not just for tweeners, but the high end. you are very familiar with that. >> absolutely. you know me. look, again i don't understand. are the olson twins there to inspire taking your kid out for back to school shopping? does it look like they are authentic or paid to do this stuff? >> they designed it. >> but they don't -- i think this is interesting. they made a transition and what is interesting is they don't have their name on it. there is very little connection and what's selling that, celebrity is not an excuse. you need an idea. you can't have an idea for the olson brand, it's about basic clothing and pieces. that's what is selling that brand. they are able to get pr and listen, they are backing that with million was dollars. it doesn't matter if it's a success or not. they can keep throwing money at that. >> ma

but did michelle obama accomplish anything? he move the country forward or just try to -- did president obama bloish anything? did he try to assuage the people whom he angered about saying what he did about the cambridge police department? did he succeed? >> i think so. i think the picture of four guys drinking beer who were saying bad things about each other or to each other, i think there's something to be said about lowering the temperature, that's the reason why he, you know, professor gates was sent to jail. i guess he lost his temper and then the cop lost his temper and he says well i'm going to take you in. so i think that model for how you must reach out and talk to each other, is something that's not to be poo pooed. i mean it's a guy thing, let's all drink beer. i don't know if that would have been women's solution to the problem. >> we go shopping! [ laughter ] >> let's go shopping together. >> bonnie: or you know, wine spritzers or something. >> i think the browning of america is creating tensions far beyond black a

on wednesday we asked people to logon to todayshow.com to voice their opinions about michelle obama's decision to wear shorts as she got off air force one on a recent family vacation. the response to this question, was it appropriate or inappropriate, was overwhelming. one of our largest ever. we'll tell you the results a little later on. >>> but let us begin with the severe weather in the midwest. hurricane bill still out in the atlantic. al's over at nbc's global weather headquarters. al, good morning to you. >> this is where we do "wake up with al" every morning at 6:00 on the weather channel. we have our "wake up with al" wall. it has great technology. in the midwest, another line of thunderstorms. after over 20 tornadoes touched down yesterday from minnesota over into the midwest, looking at another line of strong storms, oklahoma city all the way up to milwaukee and we look for more of these storms to fire up, could be looking at tornadoes again today somewhere between illinois, on into parts of missouri and on into arkansas. now of course, we're also watching the latest on hurr

michelle obama and daughter malia out and about. what were they doing? >> reporter: well, they went to this place that -- i'm telling you i'm coming to d.c. next month. i am going there. i am salivating reading about it. good stuff eatery. she wanted a purchase gear and shake -- burger and shake. what got me about this, michelle obama and mal sampled -- i can't believe -- the cocoa shake, vanilla, toasted marshmellow shake and the milky way shake. how did they drink all that. plus burgers and onion rings. that's amazing. >> real people doing real people stuff. harvey levin thank you very much. we appreciate it. tmz at 6:30 after the news edge. >> what is up with the obama's and burgers. they go out for burgers a lot. >>> the news is far from over. >> the "news edge at 6:00" starts right now. >>

endorsed senator obama and the campaign was in full gear, and there was some controversy about michelle obama, and i said, i think she is a better campaigner than obama is. he was giving me the answer of a politician. >> gordon, thank you so much for your time, and we look forward to your reporting from hyannis port. moving on -- >>> the ball patrick says he supports a state law allowing the appointment of kennedy's replacement. default is not changed, a successor will be chosen by a special election. >>> chris van hollen is holding a health care reform even today focusing on young people. we will take part in the event at the capitol. president obama platts -- president obama's the plan, van hollen says, will provide health care to all. >>> they really do not belong here. >> attention was in the air as jim moran faced skeptics. he held a meeting in reston. police escorted several people deemed too disruptive out of that auditorium. the crowd was split, some calling for reform and other booming set -- booing moran's support of the president's plan. >>> adam is tracking all the changes in our

the money is directed -- some believe that it could be michelle obama, hillary clinton, or oprah. the schools are not spending much time trying to figure out who it is. they are thankful for it. how fantastic. it would not it be great if your child received that gift? >> yes it would. >> there is still much more news ahead on 11 news today. >> will take a look at one of your answers to the watercooler question of the day. >> here is a look at the winning lottery numbers from last night. >> how far would you go to make things right with your spouse? this man stood on the street corner wearing a sign that read, i cheated and this is my punishment. that was after his wife caught him being unfaithful. it costs quite a commotion during the rush hour of the committee yesterday. he will return to the street with the sun every morning for the rest of the week. -- with the sign every morning for the rest of the week. >> we ask what you thought would be the lasting legacy of senator ted kennedy. one person said he will be remembered for not backing down from a good fight in the senate. he i

this is the first time the president has made a list, although michelle obama has made the list twiceefore. they are not the only political figures making the cut. the french first lady made the list along with new york mayor michael bloomberg. >> steve didn't make it? there is no justice. >> life is not fair. >>> we have a lot of warm air on the way for the upcoming weekend. coa ld front is just off to the north and west. take a look at our storms can. it is going to stall to the asoldh,utnd that is what is gog to keep the clouds, showers, and thunderstorms in the forecast for tomorrow. high pressure moves back into with lower humidity levels for the day on friday. temperatures on friday in the upper 80's. by saturday, we will warm up just a little bit. 90 degrees. hottest air of the year. 95 degrees. these are in town temperatures. on sunday, probably in the mid the upper 80's. >>> abc world news is coming up next. 3... 2... 1. ever wonder how cheez-it bakes... so much real cheese in such small bites? ♪ baking complete! well, now you know. cheez-it. the big cheese. ever wonder how c

. >> reporter: first lady michelle obama has been named one of the world's best dressed. >> michelle obama got more votes than any human being that has ever been voted on this list. >> reporter: president obama is also on "vanity fair"'s new international best dressed list. the special two-cover issue with full ranking is on stands this week. >> there's never been more attention on the clothing a first lady wears ever. >> reporter: also tonight the very latest on michael jackson and the so-called death bed photo. could a prosecuting attorney make a case for murder? so we'll have that and so much more coming up later right here on "entertainment tonight." >> that's at 7:30 on wjz 13. >>> still to come on eyewitness news tonight -- a ravens fan favorite on the comeback trail. >> and mark has more next in sports. >>> i have to say, i wouldn't want to be the equipment manager for the ravens today. what a hot day for those guys out there. >> i was there this morning. we're going to look to the orioles first who play tonight in detroit. the future is now for the young orioles. another highl

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first lady michelle obama debuts at number 40. just ahead of oprah. the list is based on factors such as economic impact, media reach, and career accomplishments. beating out oprah is a really impressive feat. i'd put that on my resume if i were michelle obama. >> i think so. >> all right. well, courtney, have a great day. >> you too. >> see you tomorrow. take care. >>> well, we always love sharing our wednesday's child success stories with you. today we have one that takes us back several years. you may remember a young girl named megan who we featured way back in 2001. no we can meet her with her new family. >> hi. i hardly recognize you. you have grown up a lot in the last eight years. >> yeah. >> who are all these people with you? >> well, here's my dad. >> hi. >> andre, my brother. >> hi, andre. what a fantastic family. where'd you find this family? >> well, they found me. >> hi, megan. >> hi. >> reporter: it was nine years ago that then 7-year-old megan was featured as our wednesday's child. >> want to have some fun? >> sure. >> let's go to the

it could be a high-profile person like oprah or michelle obama. the schools are not spending their time worrying about who. they are just grateful. >> i assure you, it was not me. i would like to, but it was not me. >> there is much more ahead. >> plans are in place for ceremonies honoring the late senator ted kennedy. >> how michael plans to battle later in sports. >> a couple of isolated showers already, and there may be more on the way as tropical storm on the way as tropical storm danny in tax region. oh yea, well for 6 months, customers get all three: fios tv, internet and phone for just $79.99 a month. oh, alright, see... you're just moving your fingers, aren't you? i gotta cut my nails. (announcer) now get three amazing fios services for the price of two. tv, internet, and phone for only $79.99 a month for 6 months. plus a free multi-room dvr for three months. record shows in one room--watch in another. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/v and get fios tv - ranked highest in overall customer satisfac

fashion and price and her, michelle obama's famously worn this brand.ware given the fact it is a small company and the amount of advertising that the obamas have brought to j. crew has certainly given a lift not only to the brand but to also customers who wouldn't have seen the store before. >> exactly. and chelsea also says, larry, j. crew is gaining market share from department stores and also chains like banana republic. back to you. >> jane, go with me on this, mrs. obama, a very attractive lady. how much does she shop there? >> oh, well, i think they come to her. she does wear it a lot. i think if it you look back over the last year she wore it on her first trip abroad as first lady. the kids were wearing coats on the inauguration day. her husband wore a j. crew bow tie to the inaugural ball. it's a $52 silk bow tie. maybe a little fancier. >> we're not just talking casual knock around. j. crew is in the dressup business, right? >> well it in a kind of preppie way. what dana chelsea likes about this brand it has a very good fashion sense in her opi

ahÍ estamos viendo, vamos a ver a michel obama la primera dama en short, yo nunca habÍa visto una primeratamos en la ciudad de mÉxico, le mando un saludo a mi hermana que se encuentren california. espero que estÉs bien y te cuides, adios.h@h@tvdwzoayÑkphÓ. >> este elefante, tristemente pisÓ una mina. esto pasÓ en tailandia, y h@tvd@ antes tenÍan que sacrificar a estos animales, porque no puede mantenerse con treh@patas, serÍa sumamente difícil, pero con esta prÓtesis le la vida mucho mÁs fácil. >> pobrecito. pero gracias a la ciencia muchos animales puede llevar una vida un poco mÁs normal. >> ley en todo el proceso y el animal estÁ despierto. >> estÁ tranquilo. >> es lo que quiero decir, no lo durmieron, si no parado como estaba estado ahÍ tranquilo. estos perros salchichas en una competencia que lleva 13 aÑos. carreras de perros salchichas. impresionante. se confunden entre tanto grito de los dueÑos. yo creo que esos perros son medio malhumorados. >> a mÍ me encantan las salchichas. mÍralo, quÉ bonito. >> me gustan las salchichas y los hush puppies. h@tvdwzoph@h@tvdwzoúxíkph@h@tvdp >> b

this was hosted by first lady michelle obama. she said it's only natural to start with jazz, america's indigenous art form. >> indeed, jazz is considered by many to be america's greatest artistic gift to the world. the understanding and appreciation of jazz is integral to understanding and appreciating american history and culture. >> country and classical music will also be featured in future sessions of the white house music series. >>> in case you missed it, a fourth season of "america's got talent" is under way. shows like this have brought us names including susan boyle and little caitlin mayer. the latest is the youngest and quite possibly the most precocious reality tv star we've ever seen. eun yang caught up with caitlin a year after her voice got into the competition's final rounds. >> hi. how are you going? >> i'm fine. how are you doing? >> i'm well. thank you for asking. >> she stole america's hearts with her sweet face, sparkling personality -- ♪ i think to myself what a wonderful world ♪ >> -- and her angelic voice.

and look, it is still very rare that these women of color lawyers, they like michelle obama, get lureday quickly. unless a law firm values them, and there are those who do, they will be all over the map, meanwhile, law firms are doing very little to link up with these women. notice that the minority men do much better. why? because it's still an old boy's club. >> bonnie: by a factor of three, yes. 4.6% of all law firm partners, even that is pretty darn small. >> it should be said that today, law firms aren't made partners. white lawyers are staying and becoming pans, law firms are looking for these days, not associates. >> how wonderful women have these opportunities, women of all colors, so many different opportunities that they can choose to be in a partner track or lured to be somewhere else. we don't want to overlook the fact that there are more opportunities for women these days and the fact that they choose not to stay in a very demanding very time intensive thing is nod a bad choice. >> not a choice. >> there has to be more to it. there has to be a culture that is not very welc

probably behind michelle obama. >> you're so kind. you're so kind. need to pay you some money for that sort of statement. i think becky should be on it, too, and so should you, bertha. all right. guess there's no comment on that. we're getting first half earnings from icbc the world's largest lender by market value. the company apparently saw a profit of $9.7 billion thanks to higher rebates, income and an 18.9% surge in new loans. net interest income, however, fell to 116 billion yuan from 131 billion the year before. icbc shares in hong kong ended flat ahead of the results at 5.27. meanwhile in shanghai shares close up 3.3%. christine, they took away my box too early. i was going to tell you that they did call me to be on that list, but i declined to do the interviews. >> you're on the air six time a day. obviously, you don't have time. >> let's get on some final thoughts from james bevan, from ccla management. james one mentioned some of the big u.s. names you were interested in earlier. disney, walmart, freeport, some of the big u.s. names. >> bi

of course that is true and we hope that michelle obama coming into the white house is a big issue. she has lived it. it is a policy issue. she will be able to address the structural changes that need to take place. cheaper child care, that kind of thing. there are studies that show that companies that allow people to work in a more balanced way, companies like best buy, capital one finance, companies you would not necessarily think of who started out needing to retain valuable t tent, most of it women and decide to take the clock of the wall. throw open the system and say you can work a 40 hour week in four days. you can come in late and work for starbucks at 3 in the morning and leave early. all we care about is we get the results. those companies have found that what started out as a retention strategy has shown huge returns in productivity. best buy has something called a results only work environment. they do not care where or when you work. they want to know that the results are good. they have found productivity increases by 40%. if you start seeing a work place like that, th

. >>> other names, first lady michelle obama makes her first appearance on the list at number 40. and that will do it for us today. thank you so much for joining us. we'll see you next week and next week, electronic readers, growing up with a digital book. the kindle isn't the only one out there. we'll check out to others. have a great week, everybody. we'll see you again next weekend.

first lady michelle obama could shop for children's clothes on sunday during a recent visit. issue has split the country right down the middle. >> the french have a very good quality of life. families have a collective day together. all cultures have one collective day of rest. >> reporter: the catholic church calls sunday sacred. so do the unions, and politicians from all the political parties. >> they're terribly afraid if they start doing it like the americans, start doing it like the british, they'll stop being french, and that means the end of everything. that means you don't eat cam mom bare cheese anymore. you don't go on six, eight week vacations anymore per year. >> reporter: the french already enjoy the shortest workweek in europe, 35 hours. parliament passed the open sunday law but it was no victory for sarkozy because it applies to some shops in a limited number of cities. but the arguments about the future of the french way of life continues seven days a week with many economists predicting france will have to work more to stay competitive. but the debate will ha

. >>> other names, first lady michelle obama makes her first appearance on the list at number 40. and that will do it for us today. thank you so much for joining us. we'll see you next week and next week, electronic readers, growing up with a digital book. the kindle isn't the only one out there. we'll check out to others. have a great week, everybody. we'll see you again next weekend. [ theme music ] ♪ >> tim: today's guests are two of the most recognizable figures in sports. they grew up together on the hill an italian section in st. louis. after world war ii both began catching in the major leagues. one with the new york yankees and the others with the cardinals. remarkably, their fame increased after they playing days were over and there's hard to believe -- and that's hard to believe. they were good players. one is a hall of famer as a player and the other as a broadcaster. it's my great pleasure to welcome two of baseball's greatest ambassadors, yogi berra and joe garagiola. guys, i can't remember seeing you two guys together on camera. when was the last time you were togeth

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statements by republicans and/or conservatives including a south carolina activist who compared michelle obama'sncestors to gorillas to fox news' glenn beck calling the president a racist. so with comments like these, tara setmayer, is the gop ever going to be the majority party again? >> oh, absolutely, comments come from both sides that are inappropriate, but czars, trillion dollar deficits, government takeover of private industry, that's what's going to get the republican party back into the majority. >> well, but until republicans shed their image of hate and intolerance, they will remain out of sync with the majority of americans who are diverse and open minded. >> after electing our first african-american president in the nation's history, i think we're more sensitive to racial issues, but all the criticism here has been blown way out of proportion. >> given republicans' very serious comments that are racist, i find it hard to write off the ones that are mistakes. >> so what do you think, i mean, will persons of color stop voting for the gop because of these kinds of things? >> already the

first lady michelle obama has topped this year's "vanity fair" international best-dressed list. is her third year on the list. and for the first time she is joined by president obama, though he got ripped apart for the mom jeans he wore at the all-star game. but they are on the top of the list. >>> we had another celebration last night. this more serious. how baltimore combated crime head on at national night out. (announcer) back to school means back to busy mornings. that's why i got them pillsbury toaster strudel. warm, flaky, pastry with delicious sweet filling my kids will love. plus i get two bonus box tops for their school. toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. so i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste in a bite size roll that my kids can't resist. plus i get two bonus box tops for their school. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. >>> 5:24. time for "tech bytes" with vinita nair with abc. >> reporter: in "tech bytes" -- a new push to eliminate digital distractions for drivers. a summit is being hosted next month to tackle the problems caused by

do legit will be delivered by president obama who arrived in boston last night with first lady michelle obamaour reporter has more from boston. >> three days of public services to more senator ted kennedy's upset and celebrate his life. president barack obama will deliver the eulogy. on the eve of the funeral, colleagues and family gathered for a private memorial at the jfk library. an emotional whitnight and thoso knew him best. a lifelong friend. >> [unintelligible] >> to colleagues on both sides of the aisle. >> i miss joking with him in the background. it will not be the same without him. >> they followed him. >> john fitzgerald kennedy inspired our america. robert kennedy challenged our america. our teddy, changed america. >> his personal life revolved around family. he embraced the role of patriarch. >> every single one of my brothers and sisters needed a father. we gained 130 uncle teddy. >> teddy has become a part of history. we have become the ones who have to deal with all of the things he would have done. >> larger-than-life figure in family and politics. he is inspiring the next g

host: you also write about michele obama.he cultured pearls and false eyelashes applied by herful-time make-up artist michele robinson obama is a hardba chicago politico and the first lady long ago was willing to 'em employ racism ackscations of racial o' presentation. >> guest: this seems to raise much amongst my critics. i'm very hard on her and i'm annoyed at the kit gloves she is being treated with and people are coward they don't want to look as racist or -- her father was a patronage combleeds and she herself floated with the daily administration to a codesy job at the university of chicago medical center. i have very interesting chart that a blogger compiled that i put on page 65 of the book that showed the skyrocketting of her salary at this cozy job at the university of chicago between the time that she was appointed and the time that barak obama won his senate seat. and the salary nearly tripled and they say that's just a mere coincidence well after barak obama won the white house, she left that job and they thought

the girls as well and first lady michele obama. in their summer attire, perfectly dressed for their getaway, their vacation and it will last all week. and as we said, major garrett there will bring us any developments. a lot of folks in the washington area and certainly up and down the east coast trying to make a getaway in august. very hot and humid here and politicians very much enjoy getting awa away for the august recess. family time in the midst of all the healthcare debate and all the many different programs he is working on. much needed down time for the first family. the locals are excited to have them. special mean yews and signs and ice cream -- menus and signs and ice cream flavors named after the first family will await them. it has been a popular get away for the clintons and many other families. we will wait to see if there is a public appearance by any of the local families getting together. most likely a family affair. the first family landing there and going from marine one to air force one as they now take off for

he is being listed on a best dressed list along with michelle obama. this is the president's first time on the list. angelina jolie was left off the list. brad pitt made the cut. she is too busy raising kids. >> she has spitup on her blouse. >> that would take you off the list. >> take a look at this. this video out of israel. some horses were on the wrong side of the road. the biggest horse tried to leap over a car. his legs smashed through the windshield. the course and the driver of that car are just fine. no problem. that gives you an appreciation for all of these deer collisions we hear about in our area. deer are almost as big as a horse. >> it is interesting. >> just running down their road and they decided to take a picture. >>> we will take a quick break. >>> when the going gets tough, the tough go to siberia. >> vladimi putin has been on vacation in siberia. he has been, shall we say, showing a lot of skin. >> loudoun putin can ride a horse without his -- vladimir putin can ride a horse without his sure don. >> he uses public relations to sho

. >> michelle obama named the best dressed. >> she got more votes than any human being ever been voted on this list. president obama is on vanity fair's best dressed list. the cover issue with a full ranking is on stance. >> there's never been more attention on the clothing a first lady wears. >>> the latest of michael jackson and the death bed photo. could the prosecutor make a case for murder? more coming up on entertainment tonight. >>> you can see entertainment tonight at 7:30. >>> the steamy august weather is coming back. >>> bob has your first warning forecast coming up. >>> complete forecast and the first warning of severe weather. >>> the humidity is coming back and it's back. >> temperatures tomorrow about the same as today but should be more humid tomorrow. this afternoon the dew point was up and started to come down. looking at the storm activity going around the region. to the west and the northeast, showers pop up around harford county. it's beginning to weaken up 95 and route 40. another little batch to the west, moving north, northwest of ocean city. across the mountains

we understand the white house garden, we know michelle obama wanted this white house garden set up. anic garden. it turns out, there is a hiccup in the obama's plan to make this organic garden. what can the world happened to the obama garden. too cute. >> or this summer the national park service tested the dirt below the garden and found it has elevated levels of lead. not so high as a threat to humans, but the reason is the clinton-gore 19 used sewage sludge for fertilizer. that's actually a common practice. but it means anything people poured on entrance could get into that source lunch. because that was used, technically the garden cannot be classified as organic. *speaker3 , so they have this toxicity in the garden, and they can't actually certified organic. thanks to the clintons. i love this. >> dave: thanks to caroline, we now know the truth about that sludge. i have seen michelle obama on camera say they are going to serve those vegetables to state officials. >> clayton: that's the thing to do is just organic. >> dave: would you eat them? *speaker1 's best not to talk to much

hall meetings but maybe that's just because the first lady -- or maybe we should call her lady michelle obama it. take a listen. >> barack obama will require you to work. he is going to demand that you shed your cynicism, that you put down your division, that you come out of your isolation, that you move out of your comfort zone, that you push yourselves to be better, and that you engage. barack will never allow you to go back to your lives as usual, uninvolveed, uninformed. glenn: i have to tell you, i know some of people going to these street gatherings, and they're not community organizers. they're regular folks that have never gotten their butts off their couch, until now. they're involved. they're informed. andrew claifen, hollywood screenwriter and author of "the last thing i remember" is with me. as you watch these people come to these, you know, to the town hall meetings, and they are angry, what goes through your head? >> the first thing that goes through my head is that i see them with my eyes but when i look at the media, they don't exist, and that is -- i think whoos's making them