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(06/02/06) WASHINGTON D.C. ? A Spring Lake girl has proven herself to be the nation?s top speller with a victory at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Katharine Close took the crown Thursday night by

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New Jersey spellbound by national bee winner from Spring Lake

(06/02/06) WASHINGTON D.C. ? A Spring Lake girl has proven herself to be the nation?s top speller with a victory at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Katharine Close took the crown Thursday night by

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