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Fallon, Reznor nail Webbys for online triumphs

May. 5, 2009
Jimmy Fallon's late-night show hasn't been on the air three months, but he's already gotten an award. The comedian was chosen as person of the year by the annual Webby awards for being "one of the most ardent online evangelists." The 13th annual Webbys were...
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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