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Israel, Hamas Wrestle Over a Prisoner Swap

Dec. 23, 2009
Despite a frenzy of speculation over an imminent deal to free captive soldier Gilad Shalit, substantial obstacles remain and agreement is unlikely before early next year
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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