Faizan Zaki Victorious at Scripps National Spelling Bee
After placing second last year, Faizan Zaki triumphed at the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The winning word was "c...
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Faizan Zaki, 13, Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki has won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. This was Zaki's second attempt at the nati...
National Spelling Bee Launches Program for Low-Income Schools
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has announced a new initiative to support schools in low-income communities. The progr...
Texas Claims Another Spelling Bee Champion: Faizan Zaki Wins!
Faizan Zaki has secured the title of National Spelling Bee champion, marking the 17th victory for the state of Texas. Te...
Faizan Zaki Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki from Texas has emerged victorious in the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Zaki's trium...
Faizan's Spelling Bee Win Ends in Dramatic Stage Fall
Faizan, a young spelling bee champion, won the competition with a challenging word, requiring no further clarification f...
Faizan Zaki Nears Spelling Bee Victory After Near Miss Last Year
Faizan Zaki, a spelling bee contestant who narrowly missed victory last year, is on the cusp of winning the national com...
Spelling Bee Champ's Coach Emphasizes Accuracy Over Speed
Scott Remer, coach of spelling bee champion Faizan Zaki, advises students to pause and think before spelling. He believe...
Georgia Spelling Bee Champ Eliminated After 'Eserine' Misspelling
Sarv Dharavane, Georgia's spelling bee champion, has been eliminated from the national competition. Dharavane stumbled o...
Families Cheer on Spellers Eliminated from National Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a high-pressure competition, but even when spellers are eliminated, they're met wit...
Spelling Bee Ends in Chaotic Misspellings by All Finalists
The national spelling bee took an unexpected turn as all three finalists stumbled on relatively simple words. The words...
Spelling Bee Gets Tough: Two More Contestants Eliminated
The national Spelling Bee competition is heating up, and the words are getting trickier. After several rounds of flawles...
Spelling Bee Spectators Show Enthusiastic Support
Enthusiastic spectators at a recent spelling bee have drawn attention for their vocal and confident support. Observers n...
New Jersey Student Eliminated from National Spelling Bee
Harini Murali, a 13-year-old eighth-grader from New Jersey, was eliminated from the National Spelling Bee after misspell...
Spelling Bee Participants to Receive Prizes and Recognition
Students participating in the annual spelling bee will be recognized for their hard work and dedication. All participant...
11-Year-Old Wins National Spelling Bee with Confidence and a Zest for Words
Sarv Dharavane, an 11-year-old, captivated audiences with his wit and spelling prowess at the National Spelling Bee. His...
National Spelling Bee: Dictionaries Get Nicknames, Tension Rises
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is known for challenging words and intense competition. But it also has its lighter mo...
Bailly Reaches 22 Years as National Spelling Bee Pronouncer
Jacques Bailly, the official pronouncer for the Scripps National Spelling Bee, will mark his 22nd year in the role in 20...
2023 Spelling Bee Champ Dev Shah Shares Winning Strategy
Former Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Dev Shah offered words of encouragement during a break in the competition....
Spelling Bee Puts a Clock on Competitors' Answers
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has introduced a timer, adding a new layer of pressure to the competition. Spellers no...
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Spelling Bee Narrows Down to Final Six Contestants
The national spelling bee is heating up as it enters the next stage. After three challenging rounds, only six spellers r...
Spellers' Secret: Hand-Writing Strategy Buzzes at National Bee
At the Scripps National Spelling Bee, a common sight is young spellers subtly writing on their hands. This strategy help...
Spelling Bee Narrows Field: Two Contestants Eliminated
The national spelling bee competition is heating up as contestants face increasingly challenging words. Esha Marupudi fr...
Spelling Bee Finalists Focus on Spelling After Vocabulary Round
The final round of the spelling bee is underway, with contestants now concentrating solely on spelling. Following a chal...
Akshaj Somisetty's Spelling Bee Run Ends on Definition Error
Akshaj Somisetty, a top speller, saw his journey at the Scripps National Spelling Bee come to an end Thursday night. Som...
National Spelling Bee Enters Vocabulary Round
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved into its vocabulary round. Spellers now face the challenge of selecting the...
Spelling Bee Hopeful Gets Coaching From Family Member
A young spelling bee contestant has a special advantage: a professional coach right at home. This dedicated student is r...
Nine Spellers Advance After First Round of National Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is underway, and all nine finalists successfully navigated the first round. These youn...
US Considers Visa Revocations for Some Chinese Students
The U.S. government is considering revoking visas for some Chinese graduate students and researchers with ties to instit...
National Spelling Bee Champion Awaits Challenge to His Record
The reigning National Spelling Bee champion is watching this year's competition with interest. He's wondering if his imp...
Spelling Bee Finalists Prepare for Tonight's Championship
Nine young spellers will compete tonight in the final round of the national spelling bee. These finalists have navigated...
John Dickerson Relates to Spelling Bee Struggles
CBS News' John Dickerson reflects on his own childhood spelling challenges while admiring the skill of young spelling be...
How to Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals
The Scripps National Spelling Bee finals are tonight! Millions will tune in to see who will be crowned the champion. Her...
National Spelling Bee Buzz Builds as Contestants Prepare
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is generating excitement as contestants from across the country gather to compete. Ant...
North Carolina Food Banks, Schools Face Challenges After USDA Funding Cuts
Food banks and school meal programs in North Carolina are grappling with the impact of recent federal funding cuts. In M...
National Spelling Bee Celebrates 100 Years of Champions
The National Spelling Bee is celebrating a major milestone: 100 years since the first national champion was crowned. Thi...
Judge Blocks Trump Policy on International Students; Harvard President Reacts
A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from preventing international students from attending H...
Spelling Bee Champs Share One Secret: Their Coach
Twenty-seven spellers at the Scripps National Spelling Bee have a special connection. They all share the same spelling c...
Test Your Knowledge: National Spelling Bee Winning Words
The Scripps National Spelling Bee showcases incredible young spellers each year. Do you think you could spell the words...
Former Spelling Bee Champ Becomes Official Pronouncer
Balaji Krishnan, a co-champion of the 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee, has traded spelling for pronunciation. He's no...
Oklahoma Parents Challenge Curriculum Focusing on 2020 Election
Oklahoma parents are suing the state over a new curriculum provision related to the 2020 election. The lawsuit claims St...