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Notable words from the National Spelling Bee
A look at some unusual, difficult or otherwise noteworthy words from the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee. — KNAIDEL — a small mass of leavened dough cooked by boiling or steaming. The winning word for 2013 was from German-derived Yiddish, a source of much amusement to champion Arvind Mahankali, 13, ...
After 1st vocab test, Spelling Bee gets a champion
A spelling bee week that began with curiosity and angst over a new vocabulary test neared an end the familiar way Thursday night, with bright kids spelling difficult words under the bright lights of prime-time television. The 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee inched toward a conclusion with 11 finalists being ...
Super Bowl 50 will be in smartest stadium in NFL
Goodbye cold, grungy Candlestick Park. Hello high tech, shiny new Levi's Stadium. Fifty-four years after $32 million Candlestick Park opened, the 49ers are building a new, $1.2 billion showcase of a stadium which is almost twice as big, wired to the hilt, and opening its doors just in time to ...
Rare twin giraffes born in Central Texas
Officials with a Central Texas wildlife refuge say twin giraffes have been born, marking just the second time such a birth has occurred in the U.S. Female calf Wasswa was born first May 10, followed by brother Nakato. Officials with the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch waited until Tuesday to announce ...
Man pleads guilty in Picasso vandalism case
A man accused of vandalizing a 1929 Pablo Picasso painting in a Houston museum — an act that was caught on cellphone video — agreed Tuesday to a two-year prison term as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. Uriel Landeros had faced felony graffiti and criminal mischief charges accusing ...
Images from the deadly Texas tornadoes
At least six people were killed Wednesday as a spring tornado outbreak devastated parts of North Texas, destroying or damaging dozens of homes and injuring dozens of people.
At Least 6 Confirmed Dead in Texas Tornado
Officials in Texas are awaiting daybreak to fully assess the scope of the destruction left in the wake of a deadly tornado in Granbury that killed six people. (May 16)
Raw: Texas Blast Caught on Cellphone
A witness caught the Texas fertilizer blast with his cellphone camera. Erick Perez, 21, of West, Texas stopped to record the fire while playing basketball. (April 18)
Tumbleweeds Invade West Texas Home
Strong winds pushed hundreds of tumbleweeds against a Midland, Texas home. The homeowner says it's 'the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.' (Feb. 27)
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