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Dog walkers sniff at LA's 3 dogs per human limit

Jun. 7, 2009
Dog walkers are sniffing at the city's law limiting the number of dogs a person can bring to off-leash parks to three. The law took effect six months ago, but scores of dog walkers continue to bring their packs of pooches. On any given day, between 15 and 20...
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch