Nation May 28 Want to watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee? Here’s a guide The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
Education Jun 02 New Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Dev Shah wins with the word ‘psammophile’ Dev Shah is the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. His winning word was "psammophile."…
Nation May 29 How this panel selects the right words to feature in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Even as spellers have improved with the help of comprehensive study guides and private coaching, panelists are confident they can continue to come up with words difficult enough to identify a champion.
Politics Jun 22 WATCH: Congress alleges ‘shadow’ probe by Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder conducted a “shadow investigation” that sought to discredit former employees making accusations of workplace sexual harassment, according to a document released by a House committee on Wednesday.
Nation Jun 03 After series of setbacks, Harini Logan crowned national spelling bee champion Harini Logan has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, defeating Vikram Raju in the bee's first-ever lightning-round tiebreaker.
Nation May 31 National Spelling Bee returns leaner and meaner after pandemic pause The Scripps National Spelling Bee's preliminary rounds are much tougher and packed with drama this year.
Politics Feb 03 WATCH: House Oversight hearing on the Washington Football team’s ‘toxic’ workplace culture The House Oversight and Reform Committee is expected to hold an online hearing on the workplace culture of the Washington Football team — now called the Commanders.
Nation Jul 09 Zaila Avant-garde wins Scripps National Spelling Bee Zaila Avant-garde knew she would be the first African American winner of the bee and that Black kids around the country were watching Thursday night's ESPN2 telecast, waiting to be inspired and hoping to follow in the footsteps of someone…
Arts Mar 20 National Spelling Bee called off because of coronavirus Scripps announced its decision Friday morning, citing recommendations against large gatherings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the ongoing state of emergency in Maryland.
Nation Feb 11 WATCH: NCAA head testifies on compensating college athletes The NCAA has turned to Congress to step in as more and more states follow the lead of California, where a law set to take effect in 2023 clears the way for athletes to earn endorsement money.