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Catching up with Dawn Riley and America True

Jul. 30, 2009
America True was the first and last truly coed challenger for the America's Cup of yachting, in 2000. Now it is a San Francisco foundation for community sailing programs. America True operates out of a waterfront trailer with a couch where founder, Dawn...
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler