White House

• 1 The Obamas get festive with 'Bo-flakes' and a gingerbread White House
  They've celebrated many happy Christmases in the White House over the last four years and thanks to President Obama's re-election they're set to enjoy several more. On Wednesday Michelle Obama showed that...

• 2 Barack treats Tinseltown to his presidential punch lines
  What do Kim Kardashian, Hillary Clinton and the US Secret Service all have in common –  they were all targets of Barack Obama's humour at a White House gala.   Taking...

• 3 Birthday girl Michelle still game for a laugh at 48
  This week, she turned 48 years young, and it seems that Michelle Obama is as fun-loving as ever.  Barack Obama's wife was in high spirits as the couple threw open the doors of the...

• 4 White House Beliebers give Justin an enthusiastic welcome
  Judging by the warmth of the reception given to pop's biggest teen sensation, the movement of true Beliebers extends to the White House.  President Obama's girls Malia, 13, and Sasha,...

• 5 First pet Bo presides over Michelle's winter wonderland
  America's first dog Bo takes pride of place in the White House's dazzling Christmas decorations. When Michelle Obama unveiled them eagle-eyed observers will have noticed replicas of the first family's little...

• 6 First Lady of fitness: Michelle Obama works out on White House lawn
  As a champion of fitness and health for all, Michelle Obama took to the South Lawn of the White House and proved she is a woman who practices what she preaches. There to announce new physical fitness...

• 7 It's a White (House) Christmas: festive Michelle unveils official decorations
  "It's Christmas, it's exciting!" When it comes to the Yuletide spirit, fun-loving Michelle Obama is already feeling festive. This week the first lady unveiled the White House Christmas decorations,...

• 8 It's a White (House) Christmas: festive Michelle unveils official decorations
  "It's Christmas, it's exciting!" When it comes to the Yuletide spirit, fun-loving Michelle Obama is already feeling festive. This week the first lady unveiled the White House Christmas decorations,...

• 9 Highlights of Carla and Nicolas Sarkozy's stateside trip
  Highlights of Carla and Nicolas Sarkozy's stateside trip

• 10 Modern art for a 21st century couple – Barack and Michelle Obama get decorating
  Ever since the presidential inauguration in January, the Obama family have been working hard to make their mark on the White House. From purchasing the 'first dog', to a special Hawaiian-themed...

• 11 Special welcome home for the 'daddy of all presidents', Barack Obama
  Nothing beats a hug from one of your favourite girls after a hard day at work. That's what Barack Obama must've been thinking as he scooped up his youngest daughter Sasha, who leapt excitedly into...

• 12 Sofa so good as Sasha Obama conducts White House surveillance mission
  Whether or not eight-year-old Sasha Obama wants to follow her dad into a governmental career remains to be seen. But judging by the latest pictures of the family, a post with the CIA might be appropriate....

• 13 Barack Obama honours his personal heroes with presidential medal
  The White House played host to a roll call of Barack Obama's heroes and heroines this week as the US leader invested the first 16 recipients with his presidential medal of freedom, the country's highest...