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Kristol Talks Obama Dinner, Brags That Liberals Weren't Served Food

Jan. 15, 2009
Bill Kristol was apparently excited to have a hot meal with Barack Obama and his columnist friends, a welcome respite...
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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