African American Spelling Bee Champ Makes History With FlairAfrican American Spelling Bee Champ Makes History With FlairFourteen-year-old Zaila Avant-garde of Harvey, Louisiana became the nation's first African American winner has breezed to victory at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.Associated PressAssociated Press
National Spelling Bee Ditches Unpopular Tiebreaker TestNational Spelling Bee Ditches Unpopular Tiebreaker TestTies are back at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. To the relief of many participants, bee organizers have gotten rid of the written tests.Associated PressAssociated Press