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Today, May 29th, President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation's 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. The Medals were presented at the White House in an afternoon ceremony. What follows is a transcript of the president's remarks. To read more about each of this year's honorees, click here.

On Tuesday, May 29th, President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation's 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. The Medals will be presented at the White House in an afternoon ceremony.

On Tuesday, May 29th, President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation's 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. The Medals will be presented at the White House in an afternoon ceremony.

Rotary International invites all to join them and the Ogunquit Playhouse in the fight to eradicate Polio worldwide by purchasing a ticket to ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE, on "Rotary Night," Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Ogunquit Playhouse. For every ticket sold that evening, the Ogunquit Playhouse will donate a portion to the York Rotary Club. This year's goal is to raise over $5,000 to support Rotary International's goal of eliminating worldwide polio. Tickets start at $39 per person. To order tickets call the Playhouse Box Office at 207.646.5511 or visit Ogunquitplayhouse.org.

Food & Waste Day, May 12, celebrates local efforts to sustain safe and healthy food and minimize waste far into the future. The day, part of Next 50 Sustainable Futures month, offers a series of fun-filled activities through which Next 50 visitors may explore the local food movement and how we can better grow, prepare and preserve our food resources.

Seattle Center hosts the City's official Earth Day Celebration as part of The Next Fifty (Next 50), on Sunday, Apr 22, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the Center grounds. The day also marks the beginning of Next 50 Sustainable Futures month, the first of six months of events and activities focusing on important issues of our day to recognize the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.

The Next Fifty, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, Apr 21 - Oct 21, begins on Saturday, Apr 21 with a full day of festivities, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., on the Center grounds.

Several close-in partners and neighbors of Seattle Center are stepping up to support six months of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, Apr 21 - Oct 21, on the grounds of Seattle Center. The contributions total more than $2 million in cash pledges and in-kind donations.

Seattle Center hosts the City's official Earth Day Celebration as part of The Next Fifty (Next 50), on Sunday, Apr 22, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the Center grounds. The day also marks the beginning of Next 50 Sustainable Futures month, the first of six months of events and activities focusing on important issues of our day to recognize the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.

The Next Fifty, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, Apr 21 - Oct 21, begins on Saturday, Apr 21 with a full day of festivities, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., on the Center grounds.

Tickets go on sale today for red, black & GREEN: a blues (rbGb), a multi-disciplinary performance piece created by Marc Bamuthi Joseph as part of The Living Word Project. The performances take place May 30 - Jun 2 at the Intiman Playhouse as part of The Next Fifty in partnership with Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas and Seattle Art Museum.

Several close-in partners and neighbors of Seattle Center are stepping up to support six months of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, Apr 21 - Oct 21, on the grounds of Seattle Center. The contributions total more than $2 million in cash pledges and in-kind donations.

Talk show listings for Today, September 27.

Talk show listings for Tuesday, September 27.

The Public Library of New London announced today that it will host a speed-dating event for book lovers between the ages of 21 and 35.

Tina Brown editor in chief of Newsweek and The Daily Beast today announced that President Bill Clinton and Melinda Gates will join the dynamic mix on the opening night of the second annual Women in the World summit.

Tina Brown editor in chief of Newsweek and The Daily Beast today announced that President Bill Clinton and Melinda Gates will join the dynamic mix on the opening night of the second annual Women in the World summit.

Red Ranger Came Calling was first performed in 2003 for Book-It's 14th season, and by popular demand was reprised in 2004. Berkeley Breathed's illustrated classic returns again for Book-It Repertory Theatre's 21st season adapted and directed by Myra Platt with music by Myra Platt and Edd Key. Red Ranger is a fun, affordable holiday show that runs from November 23 until December 23 in the Eve Alvord Theatre at Seattle Children's Theatre, with previews November 23, 24, 26 and 27.

Red Ranger Came Calling was first performed in 2003 for Book-It's 14th season, and by popular demand was reprised in 2004. Berkeley Breathed's illustrated classic returns again for Book-It Repertory Theatre's 21st season adapted and directed by Myra Platt with music by Myra Platt and Edd Key. Red Ranger is a fun, affordable holiday show that runs from November 23 until December 23 in the Eve Alvord Theatre at Seattle Children's Theatre, with previews November 23, 24, 26 and 27.

Red Ranger Came Calling was first performed in 2003 for Book-It's 14th season, and by popular demand was reprised in 2004. Berkeley Breathed's illustrated classic returns again for Book-It Repertory Theatre's 21st season adapted and directed by Myra Platt with music by Myra Platt and Edd Key. Red Ranger is a fun, affordable holiday show that runs from November 23 until December 23 in the Eve Alvord Theatre at Seattle Children's Theatre, with previews November 23, 24, 26 and 27.