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Obamas in Olympic hoops kissing controversy

WASHINGTON – The White House insists that the missing kiss was no diss.

Sure, President Barack Obama planted one on first lady Michelle Obama during Monday night's exhibition game by the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. But that was their second appearance on the Verizon Center "Kiss Cam."

The first time the Obamas' images flashed on the overhead scoreboard, Mrs. Obama was seen shaking her head "no."

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