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Quigley Wins Dem. Primary, Seeks Emanuel's Seat

Mar. 3, 2009
In Chicago, Mike Quigley, a county commissioner, has bested a field of 11 other Democrats to fill the seat of former U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler