The White House welcomed Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko's release from prison in a statement that promised to seek "a strong, prosperous, unified and democratic Ukraine."
As a way to try to correct potential acts of bias spanning three wars, President Barack Obama will bestow the Medal of Honor on 24 veterans.
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video An outbreak of severe weather brought dangerous conditions to parts of the country Thursday and Friday night, with tornadoes in at least eight states, according to the National Weather Service.
Winning a medal at the Olympics can be a high for many athletes, but after the ceremony and the excitement some struggle in the years that follow their big win.