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President Obama praised "all the men and women who have given their lives in service to this country we love" in his weekly address on Saturday, saying, "We are who we are today - a free and prosperous nation, the greatest in the world," because of their sacrifice.
Calling sexual assault in the military a "scourge" and a "profound betrayal of sacred oaths and sacred trusts," Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told the graduating cadets at West Point on Saturday, "You must be the generation of leaders that stop it."
After visiting several classrooms, the first lady told an audience at the school that hard work is the key to success, reminding them, "No one is born smart."
President Obama signed a bill conferring the Congressional Gold Medal on four young black girls killed during a 1963 church bombing.
At the Naval Academy’s commencement today President Obama recalled when his daughter was welcomed there with a sign reading, “Sasha Obama - Class of 2023.”
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The president told the midshipmen, “A single image...of troops falling short of their standards can go viral and endanger our forces and undermine our efforts to achieve security and peace.”
During his commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy, the president urged Congress to pass a budget that would fund the military and “middle class priorities.”
Dan Sligh was driving on the I-5 Bridge over the Skagit River when a section of it collapsed.
Nine-year-old Lucas Patteson’s best friend died at Plaza Towers. He and his family survived, but their house was destroyed. Now they are trying to return to normal life following one of the worst tornadoes in American history.
President Obama’s speech on counterterrorism Thursday touched on drones, renewed efforts to close Guantanamo Bay, and was interrupted by a loud heckler.
While speaking about the closing of Guantanamo Bay at National Defense University, a heckler interrupted President Obama’s speech and he addressed her directly.
At the National Defense University, President Obama reiterated that it would be unconstitutional for the U.S. government to use drones to target and kill any American citizen without due process, or to use drones on U.S. soil.
Speaking at National Defense University, President Obama said the civilian deaths that have resulted from drone strikes haunt him, but “the unspeakable loss” is better than not acting at all.
She asked reporters why it has become "politicized" that the IRS singled out conservative groups, noting that Steven Miller, former acting IRS director, was a George W. Bush appointee.
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For the Patteson family in Moore, Ok., small victories--like finding a lost wedding ring--mean everything. The tight-knit community has helped the Pattesons maintain composure as they search the debris of their home for any salvageable belongings.
When Walter Barrera chose ultra long-distance running over crack cocaine, he was able to slowly start putting his life back together.
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Kah Walla, a former presidential candidate in Cameroon, shares the lesson she learned from her kidnapping.
President Obama’s speech on counterterrorism Thursday touched on drones, renewed efforts to close Guantanamo Bay, and was interrupted by a loud heckler.
FEMA sweeps a creek in Moore,Oklahoma where one person is still unaccounted for.
Members of a FEMA crew prepare to sweep an area of Moore, Okla. damaged by the tornado.
A roadside tent offers free clothing and food for those seeking refuge in Moore, Oklahoma following a series of damaging tornadoes.
The tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla. leveled houses, crushed cars and left a neighborhood unrecognizable
