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Magic Thump Celtics 117 - 96 to Take 2 - 1 Series Lead

May. 8, 2009
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - The Orlando Magic overpowered a weary Boston Celtics side 117-96 on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final series.
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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