The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country’s national bird.

The bald eagle is emblematic of America. It's on coins and bills, graces the Great Seal and inspired conservation efforts that brought the species back from the brink of extinction. Though it was first used as the national symbol more than 240 years ago,

Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday afternoon to a Washington, DC, hospital, where he is undergoing testing and observation after developing a fever, his spokesman told CNN.

Former President Bill Clinton will be home for Christmas after being discharged from a Washington hospital where he was treated for the flu

Former President Bill Clinton was released from the hospital on Tuesday, one day after he was admitted. An aide said he was treated for the flu.