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  • 2
    Jun
    2011
    11:36pm, EDT

    Scenes from the National Spelling Bee in Maryland

    Molly Riley / Reuters

    Laura Newcombe of Toronto, asks a question about her word during the Scripps National Spelling Bee final round at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland, June 2, 2011.

    Larry Downing / Reuters

    Spellers Katie Fo of Beaverton, Oregon reacts with Arvind Mahankali of Forest Hills, New York, after he spells a word in the semifinals of the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee contest at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, June 2, 2011.

    Jim Lo Scalzo / EPA

    David Phan of Boulder, Colorado, reacts after correctly spelling renminbi during the semifinals of the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

    Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP

    Nicolas B. Rushlow, 13, from Lancaster, Ohio is embraced by his mother Michelle after being eliminated during the semifinals of the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Thursday, June 2, 2011. Rushlow spelled 'drusy' incorrectly.

    Mark Wilson / Getty Images

    Sukanya Roy of South Abington Township, Pennsylvania holds up the trophy after winning the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee competition June 2, 2011 in National Harbor, Maryland. Roy wins National Spelling Bee with 'cymotrichous'

    From AP:

    OXON HILL, Md. — Sukanya Roy, 14, of South Abington Township, Pa., correctly spelled "cymotrichous," which means wavy hair, in the 20th round to win the 84th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Full story ...

    1 comment

    By her name, she must be a THAI girl.

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  • 27
    May
    2011
    3:51pm, EDT

    Evan Vucci / AP

    Photos of children are shown next to a map of where they're from during "Good Grief Camp" in Arlington, Va., Friday, May 27, 2011, where nearly 500 children of fallen military members take part in activities with volunteer mentors on coping with grief and loss.

    Young military survivors attend grief camp in Washington D.C. to cope with loss and grief

    From TAPS:

    The Good Grief Camp for Young Survivors is America’s first established program for children who have lost a parent, sibling or loved one in military service to America. Our youth have a chance to share, heal and have fun in a loving, supportive environment.

    Related contents:

    • TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
    • 17th Annual TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp for Young Survivors

    1 comment

    My husband was a Mentor. This experience changed him. It was amazing for him and he had such a bond with his little guy! This is an amazing program! These kids need this and they had time to grieve and time to have fun. If you have a chance to donate, volunteer, or mentor you really should. This is  …

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  • 27
    May
    2011
    3:51pm, EDT

    Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP

    American flags adorn grave markers at United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (USSAH) in Washington, Friday, May 27, 2011, in preparation for Memorial Day. USSAH National Cemetery is the first national cemetery and is the predecessor of Arlington National Cemetery.

    Preparations being made for Memorial Day at National Cemetery in Washington D.C.

    By James Cheng

    As we celebrate Memorial weekend let’s not forget those that gave us that liberty.

    Have a safe weekend everyone.

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  • 23
    May
    2011
    10:20am, EDT

    iPhone panoramic photograph of Joplin, Missouri tornado devastation

    Aaron Sasson / NBC News via yfrog.com

    By Stokes Young, nbcnews.com

    NBC News photographer Aaron Sasson tweeted this picture this morning:

    @AaronSasson: More devastation from the hospital site in #Joplin, MO. #tornado http://yfrog.com/h8w1bioj

    Aaron told us via email how he made this picture and what else he is up to:

    I took multiple pictures with the iPhone and used an app called Autostitch. I use it ALL the time. I made a wide angle adapter for my iphone, and use that to take pics and video. Home made...yes. I'll have to post a shot of that too.

    I've been shooting vid since leaving airport last night all through the process of getting to a breaking story and will cut it on imovie for iphone today and try to post tonight.

    The other gear? Packed in dry cases and been shooting stills and video while hunkered down.

    He's not the only NBC News staffer filing live updates and pictures via Twitter. See the latest updates at the NBC News twitter feed. A few excerpts below:

    RT @zmarcus: #Joplin sky reminds me of an oncoming wave. http://yfrog.com/gz8esdkj

    From our producer on the ground in the tornado-hit city. RT @zmarcus Devastation in #joplinhttp://t.co/mBUo2kO

    Correspondent Ron Mott is also tweeting:

    We're in path of severe wx right now in #Joplin. Pea-sized hail falling but at least the wind is relatively calm. Should clear soon #tornado

    This was a two-story home reduced to one level after Sunday's #tornado in #Joplin. Phenomenal damage http://yfrog.com/h6yzjaxj

    For pictures, video and updates from a variety of folks in Joplin, follow the latest updates at the BreakingNews.com feed on the tornado story.

    Meanwhile, we're regularly updating our slideshow on the aftermath of the Joplin twister, and letting folks know when we update via the @msnbc_pictures Twitter account.

    1 comment

     This was a horrible demonstration of Mother Nature's speed. When I woke up in Joplin yesterday, there was sun and a few clouds. The storm came and went within minutes, yet the devestation will stay with us for our lifetimes. But for today, the word is HOPE!

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  • 23
    Apr
    2011
    11:39pm, EDT

    Harry Scull Jr. / AP

    Over 5,000 hopefuls take the Buffalo Police exam at the Buffalo Convention Center on Saturday , April 23.

    Thousands turn out for Buffalo police exam

    By Rich Shulman

    Perhaps it is a sign of our economic times. As AP reported:

    BUFFALO, N.Y. — The job of being a police officer in Buffalo is apparently in high demand: About 5,000 have applied to enforce the city's laws.

    The streets of downtown were filled with applicants Saturday morning as they waited to take the three-and-a-half hour police department exam. Long lines were seen at the Convention Center.

    About 3,300 people applied in 2007, the last time the exam was given.

    Police Lt. Kim Beaty tells the Buffalo News that this year's high turnout was a result of the city's public awareness campaign about the exam.

    She says they promoted at special events, churches, community centers, as well as college campuses.

    The department's website says police salaries are between $48,000 and $64,000.

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  • 23
    Apr
    2011
    10:04pm, EDT

    Jim Urquhart / Reuters

    Horses are driven through the town of Three Forks, Montana, during Montana Horses' spring drive, April 23. About 350 horses were involved in the drive.

    Montana Horses spring drive celebrates the old West

    By Rich Shulman

    It's kind of sad that this is only done as something to attract tourists. Of course, if the price of gasoline goes much higher . . .

    1 comment

    Which way to Lonesome Dove?

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  • 20
    Apr
    2011
    11:15pm, EDT

    Beach vigil marks anniversary of BP oil spill

    Patrick Semansky / AP

    Betty Doud lights candles in front of crosses representing the 11 victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion before a vigil to mark the first anniversary of the BP PLC oil spill on a beach in Grand Isle, La., Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

    See the most compelling images from the oil spill one year ago.

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  • 20
    Apr
    2011
    7:50pm, EDT

    Jewel Samad / AFP - Getty Images

    U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger prepare to leave after participating in "Conversations on Diplomacy, Moderated by Charlie Rose, at the Department of State in Washington, DC, on April 20.

    Two secretaries of state talk diplomacy with Charlie Rose

    By Rich Shulman

    It's nice to see the respect and warmth between Dr. Kissinger and Secretary Clinton. We don't see too much of that in Washington these days.

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  • 20
    Apr
    2011
    7:33pm, EDT

    Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

    President Barack Obama and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg greet the audience during a town hall style meeting at Facebook headquarters on April 20 in Palo Alto, California. Obama held the Facebook town hall to answer questions about the deficit and the economy.

    Obama touts deficit plan at Facebook HQ

    By Rich Shulman

    This is a nice moment from what usually is a highly scripted event. Full story.

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  • 20
    Apr
    2011
    6:18pm, EDT

    Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

    U.S. Secretary of the Army John McHugh kneels while expressing his sympathies to the family of U.S. Army Corporal Justin Ross during his burial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery April 20 in Arlington, Virginia. Ross, 22, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve 863rd Engineer Battalion and died March 26 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by small-arms fire.

    Secretary of the Army expresses his sympathies at Arlington burial

    By Rich Shulman

    We've seen a lot of very emotional photos from Arlington National Cemetery, and today's ceremony for Justin Ross produced another one.

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  • 20
    Apr
    2011
    6:00pm, EDT

    Andrew Veselov, World Team / AP

    185 skydivers from 24 nations fly in the phoenix formation above DeLand, Fla.

    185 skydivers jump in phoenix formation

    By Rich Shulman

    I wonder if this image was shot by a skydiver.

    4 comments

    Most probably the freefall photog who shot this was lying on his back shooting upwards. You might think that this could be taken from the ground with a telephoto lens, but they have to build this formation at a decent altitude so they have time and space to separate when it comes time to deploy thei …

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  • 20
    Apr
    2011
    5:48pm, EDT

    Jessica Cooley / AP

    Claudia Holland 71, posted this sign outside her Hudson, Texas home. Holland was unharmed earlier this month when someone kicked in her front door. She thinks her barking dogs scared off the late-night intruder.

    Defiant message to criminals from 71-year-old woman after break-in

    By Rich Shulman

    Anyone want to take a guess where this sign is? Hint: Texas

    3 comments

    Uh, I'm liberal, too.  You shouldn't go around spouting off like this.  It may get you into trouble.  I agree that you should protect your home, in fact, if I had a gun I might use it on an intruder, too.  That's the problem.  Guns DO kill people regardless of what you conservatives think.  Th …

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