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Papa John's taps new president, COO

Apr. 23, 2009
Pizza maker Papa John's International says it tapped Joseph Jude Thompson to become its president and chief operating officer. The Louisville company said Thursday that Thompson will report to Papa John's founder and chairman John Schnatter, who will remain...
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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