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Michelle Obama At The Vatican On Friday: Dons A Veil, Brings Back The Bow (PHOTOS)

Jul. 10, 2009
The Obamas dropped by the Vatican on Friday, with daughters Sasha and Malia in tow, for a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI. Michelle Obama observed Catholic tradition by donning a long black veil. She also wore the black version of the infamous Moschino white bow blouse she wore in Prague last...
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler