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Chicago Cubs appear to be closing in on deal for former Texas Rangers hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo

Oct. 20, 2009
The Cubs appear to be closing in on a deal for former Texas hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo
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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