The Scripps National Spelling Bee, staged this week in Maryland, is a prestigious annual competition with a rich history and ...

From the first winning word (gladiolus) to the use of fast-paced spell-offs, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has endured for 100 years.

When beekeepers introduced honeybees to a protected island, wild bees nearly vanished. Could removing the hives reverse the ...

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its ...