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Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge (knee) near return from disabled list

Jun. 21, 2009
Phillies closer Brad Lidge expects to be activated off the disabled list this week now that his right knee is close to full strength.
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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