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National Briefing | Southwest: Arizona: Capitol Christmas Tree

nytimes.com
Nov. 6, 2009
An 85-foot blue spruce will soon embark on a long journey from the mountains of northeastern Arizona to stand as the Capitol Christmas tree in Washington.
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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