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Roger Federer's win stirs debate about best ever

Jun. 8, 2009
With his first French Open title, Roger Federer strengthened the argument he's the best tennis player ever. He completed a career Grand Slam, something only five other men have done. He won his 14th major title to tie Pete Sampras' record. He played in his...
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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