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Friday, May 3
Michelle Obama is on the cover of Conde Nast Traveler magazine this month, explaining why she loves her "new hometown." Really, Mrs. Obama? You spent your whole life in the Windy City but after a year in D.C. you've decided to forsake Chicago as your hometown?