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Official Accused of Hiring Illegal Immigrants

Dec. 5, 2008
Lorraine Henderson, who oversees immigration enforcement in three New England states, was charged with hiring three illegal immigrants to clean her home.
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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