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Michelle Obama And Robin Roberts Former First Lady Michelle Obama spoke out exclusively to GMA co-anchor Robin Roberts on the historic midterms and whether Hillary Clinton should run in 2020. Obama says, "I think at this point everybody is qualified and everybody should run." The live interview aired this morning on "Good Morning America." Michelle Obama speaks out on historic midterms and whether Hillary Clinton should run in 2020. Former first lady Michelle Obama, in an exclusive interview with "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts, said the results of the midterm elections were inspiring and addressed whether Hillary Clinton should run for office again. "I think that this election gives us hope," Obama told Roberts Tuesday in a live interview in her hometown of Chicago. "I’m not talking about what it means for one side or the other. What it means is the democracy is still ours to control." ...

**** ABC PRESENTS A TWO-NIGHT SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE ICONS WHO PASSED AWAY AND COMMEMORATE THE MOST NEWSWORTHY AND MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF 2017 **** Dolly Parton As another historic year comes to a close the ABC Television Network presents an epic two-night event filled with nostalgia, laughter, celebration and remembrance beginning with “The Year in Memoriam 2017” Monday, December 18th (10:00-11:00pm ET) followed by “The Year: 2017” on Tuesday, December 19th (9:00-11:00pm ET). Robin Roberts Jimmy Kimmel Hosted by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts and conceived by ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, “The Year in Memoriam 2017” celebrates the legendary stars and icons the world lost this year and the legacies they left behind. Roberts and Kimmel join forces for a unique tribute and learn more about these beloved stars through stories shared by those closest to them, including Valerie Harper, Ed Asner, Bernadette Peters and Dick ...

**** DIRTY HARVEY **** Donna Karan Is Sorry Fashion designer Donna Karan said the comments she made in the immediate aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal that suggested women were "asking for it" by how they dressed were a "huge mistake." "I want to say how sorry I am," Karan said in an exclusive interview with ABC News ' Robin Roberts. "What I said is so wrong and not who I am." When asked what she meant by her comments at the time, Karan said simply that she "made a huge, huge mistake." This month, dozens of women have spoken out against Weinstein, 65, accusing the Hollywood producer of sexual misconduct, and in some cases even assault and rape. Weinstein's spokesman has previously said in a statement "any allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied" by the former head of the Weinstein Company. At an event shortly after th...

ABC Breaking US News | ABC Politics News Popular TV chef and author Sandra Lee has breast cancer, she revealed in a tearful interview that aired on "Good Morning America" today. Lee, 48, told "GMA" co-anchor Robin Roberts, who is herself a breast cancer survivor, about the moment she got the news. She said she was doing a photo shoot for the Most Beautiful issue of People magazine on March 27. "And I walked off the set, and 20 minutes later my doctor called and told me I had breast cancer," she said. "I didn't even cry, I was stunned … You know, and that's just how fast life turns. It turns on a dime." The lifestyle guru is best known for her television shows -- including "Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee," multiple cookbooks and a magazine. Lee, whose partner is New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said doctors caught the cancer early. She has had a lumpectomy and is gearing up for a s...

Robin Roberts “Good Morning America” Anchor Robin Roberts launches her new production company today, Rock'n Robin Productions. The independent production company will create original broadcast and digital programming for ABC and other networks, ranging from informational shows and documentaries, to lifestyle reality series and live special events. The company’s projects currently in production include a news-driven documentary, a digital series for espnW, a Thanksgiving themed special for ABC and two reality show pilots. Roberts will continue to co-anchor “GMA” while overseeing the company. Additionally, Rock’n Robin Productions’ website rocknrobin.tv went live today and will feature behind the scenes footage and photos from all of Roberts’ various projects as well as a new blog, N’Courage, where Roberts and her staff will recognize individuals who despite extraordinary odds have the courage to thrive and encourage others to do the same. “I’m blessed to ...

**** TELEVISION **** Katie Couric With Whoopi Goldberg And Robin Roberts Katie Couric With Venus Williams And Robin Roberts On Thursday's edition of the nationally syndicated daytime talk show “Katie,” guests Robin Roberts, Sportscaster Hannah Storm and Whoopi Goldberg share their passion for powerful women in sports. In the show, an emotional Venus Williams discusses career stress, Robin Roberts Explains Pat Summit's Impact on Players, Hannah Storm discusses Sheryl Swoopes and Whoopi Goldberg Reunites Rutgers '07 Womens Basketball Team. What a show! Photos Courtesy Of: ABC/Disney

**** GOOD MORNING AMERICA WELCOMES BACK ROBIN ROBERTS **** Robin Roberts Robin Roberts will return to “ Good Morning America ” Wednesday after undergoing a bone marrow transplant to treat a rare blood disorder, and says she has imagined the moment she will taker her seat in the anchor chair again. “I have visualized this moment,” Roberts, 52, told her “GMA” co-anchors in a candid conversation. “It’s something like this, looking into Sam’s blue eyes. …I love how we’re sitting, how we would be sitting. …But I know when I sit back down, right in this chair, and I look over and I see you and I see you and I see you and I see you, it’s gonna be, all is right in the world. And it’s gonna seem like no time has passed at all.” Roberts’ comeback to “GMA” Wednesday is five months to the day since she underwent a bone marrow transplant to treat myelodysplastic syndrome or MDS, a rare blood disorder, and a year after she began to first feel the symptoms of her illness. ...

**** GET WELL ROBIN ! **** Robin Roberts The last time Robin Roberts was on "GMA" it was right before the show's co-anchor left to begin her medical treatment for MDS, a rare blood disorder.  The night before she entered the hospital, the "GMA" family helped lift her spirits. Robin's Journey: My Body Is Weak But Not My Mind Robin has been in the hospital for 11 days, but her "GMA" family has been close by to cheer her on and offer support. Robin completed eight days of intense chemotherapy treatment in preparation of her bone marrow transplant scheduled for this morning. Read More: All About MDS here ....  Many transplant recipients refer to the day of their transplant as their new birthday. So on her new birthday, Robin has a message for all of us: "This journey is as much about the mind as it is the body," she said, in a video that aired on "GMA" toda...