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Mina Kimes on the 'big game feel' of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C., bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These spellers emerged from millions of competitors across the nation who dream that this moment from last year may be theirs: This year, the competition will be hosted by ESPN's Mina Kimes. She sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss her new role.
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According to PBS News’s source item, Mina Kimes on the ‘big game feel’ of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C., bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These spellers emerged from millions of competitors across the nation who dream that this moment from last year may be theirs: This year, the competition will be hosted by ESPN’s Mina Kimes. She sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss her new role.
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