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Ukraine's Yanukovych holds on to presidency in peace deal, but power and backing wanes

By PBS News Hour

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News Wrap: U.S. skier Shiffrin, 18, becomes youngest to win slalom gold

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Former Guantanamo detainees seek damages for alleged abuse

By Sam Lane

Five former Guantanamo Bay prisoners are seeking damages after years of alleged sexual, mental and physical abuse.

Taking apart Iran's nuclear program

By Elizabeth Shell

Why is the world watching Iran's nuclear program? Because many countries have accused the Islamic State of pursuing nuclear weapons capability, although Iran insists that its program is peaceful. Read on to see how they are affected by the interim…

U.S. men's hockey team loses to Canada, keeps Bieber

By Joshua Barajas

After defeating the United States 1-0 in the semifinals of the Olympics men's hockey tournament Friday night, Canada advances to a gold medal match with Sweden on Sunday.

Obama shows support for Tibetan traditions during meeting with Dalai Lama

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

President Barack Obama met with the Dalai Lama at the White House Friday over the stern objection of China, which warned the meeting would "inflict grave damages" on the U.S. relationship with the Asian nation.

Ukraine president and opposition leaders sign peace deal

By Bridget Bowman

Ukraine’s opposition leaders have reportedly signed a peace deal with President Viktor Yanukovich Friday, following months of protests and recent violence in the capital city of Kiev which left more than 70 people dead.