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Sarah Palin hands over power in Alaska

Jul. 27, 2009
Lt. Gov Sean Parnell assumes office. In a farewell speech, Palin gives few clues about her long-term plans. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin resigned from office and turned over power to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell today.
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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