
Students are competing in the century-old Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington. This year’s spellers come from all 50 states, D.C., three U.S. territories and five other countries.

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Students are competing in the century-old Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington. This year’s spellers come from all 50 states, D.C., three U.S. territories and five other countries.