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Tens of thousands party in Castro

Oct. 4, 2009
Castro Street rolled out its version of a G-rated neighborhood street fair Sunday, complete with a Jackson 5 cover band and origami contests. There were even a few children in attendance. "It's a joyous celebration of all the diversity of the Castro," said...
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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