The Lakers got the ball to Bryant one last time, and he dribbled while being careful not to step out of bounds before launching a 3-pointer from the right sideline that missed as time expired.

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Even if that response failed to provide Mr Milosevic with the desired result, he would almost certainly not step down for the time being - on the grounds that his current term does not run out until next summer.

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"The car was definitely inconsistent throughout the weekend, " said the 25-year-old German, who had appeared to make a step forward after taking third last time out in Silverstone.

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The Pembroke Dock fighter, 32, has come out of retirement twice but will now step down for a final time after a sixth-round stoppage in Helsinki.

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Now let me tell you -- (applause) -- I have to say, every time we come around -- or come through it, and we -- you step out into this magnificent city, it just takes your breath away.

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Indeed, being focused on odors -- which themselves require air to move, or a surface to light on -- means that for my dogs, the street outside our apartment building is different each time we step out the door.

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