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Report: Pittsburgh Pirates talk extensions with Jack Wilson, Freddy Sanchez

Jul. 17, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to keep shortstop Jack Wilson and second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
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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