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Odom Looms Large as Possible 'X' Factor For Lakers

Jun. 4, 2009
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - All-Stars Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard have captured much of the limelight ahead of the NBA Finals but Lakers forward Lamar Odom could be the trump card if Los Angeles go on to win the best-of-seven 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