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Polo-horse death toll in Florida hits 21; reasons unknown

Apr. 20, 2009
Seven more polo horses have died overnight to bring the death toll to 21 animals that were supposed to play in a Florida tournament.
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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