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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins will return to lineup Tuesday; GM Ruben Amaro Jr. seeks improved pitching staff

Jun. 29, 2009
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins will return from a four-game break Tuesday after being benched in hopes he would clear his head amid a deep slump.
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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