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Nixon archives shed light on his campaign to investigate enemies

Dec. 3, 2008
The Nixon Presidential Library & Museum releases its largest collection of archival papers and tapes, which reflect the president's crusade to scope out those who antagonized him. As part of a release of archival tapes and documents Monday, the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum revealed...
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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