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Avishka Dudala knows how to spell about 30,000 words. It just came down to one — “resveratrol” — to secure the middle schooler’s advancement to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. As soon as the word ...

Expecting a spring or summer baby? These seasonal baby names are inspired by sunshine, flowers, nature and warm weather.

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It was 2006 when Bashar Malkawi, a young Jordanian professional, first stepped onto UAE soil. The decision had been deliberate - a job opportunity that promised professional growth and a chance to exp ...

Hundreds of excited Woodland Elementary School students paraded into the gym Tuesday afternoon to find out which book the school will be reading together. “It’s an exciting day, beginning of our ...

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Ohio State men's basketball faces Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament, a rematch after a loss that motivated the Buckeyes.