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Katie Ledecky reacts after setting a world record and winning the Woman's 1500m Final at the FINA Swimming World Cup in 2022.

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Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and L.A. in 2028

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Katie Ledecky is used to getting medals, having earned 10 at the Olympics. But on Friday she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest award a civilian can get from the U.S. government.

Elvis Presley (1935-1977) is one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, known the world over for his music and rockabilly sound. Over the course of his career, Presley earned three Grammy Awards, starred in 31 films and sold more than a billion r

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Viva Las Vegas: Elvis, Adelson Honored With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

4:35pm November 16, 2018

by Scott Horsley

President Trump awarded the nation's highest civilian honor to seven people Friday, including Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth and GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson.

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