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Karthik Nemmani, 14, from McKinney, Texas, is presented with the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy by Adam Symson, president and CEO, E.W. Scripps Company, after he won the bee, in Oxon Hill, Md., Thursday, May 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Correction: Spelling Bee story

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press

Karthik Nemmani, 14, from McKinney, Texas, is presented with the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy by Adam Symson, president and CEO, E.W. Scripps Company, after he won the bee, in Oxon Hill, Md., Thursday, May 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Karthik Nemmani wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Melodie Loya, 13, from Bainbridge, N.Y., right, hugs Tara Singh, 13, from Louisville, Ky., left, after Tara received her medal to advance to the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Oxon Hill, Md., Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Tara is also advancing to the final round. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Wild card triumph: Little-known speller wins national bee

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press