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President of Timberwolves Is Wishing Upon a Star

Jul. 14, 2009
David Kahn fired Kevin McHale, traded two starters and drafted the Spanish standout Ricky Rubio, who may never play for the Timberwolves. And he was just getting started.
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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