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A Dog Grooming Program Is Giving Former Gang-Involved Individuals a Fresh Start Homeboy Industries One dog’s bath is a man’s fresh start. That’s the idea behind Homeboy Puppy Fades. Part pet care and part human care, the initiative is the latest social enterprise from Homeboy Industries, the largest gang reentry and rehabilitation program in the world.“We are on a mission to provide top-notch dog grooming for your beloved pet...

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Enough Is Enough.

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Forgotten Civil War Vet

Middle Schoolers Work to Secure a Headstone for Forgotten Civil War Vet When retired teacher Tim Archer learned that a Civil War veteran was buried in an unmarked grave near the middle school where he used to teach, he knew two people would be up for the challenge of researching the story: former students Mary McCormick and Kendall Peruzzini.The eighth graders spent their summer break digging into the history of Daniel Walterhouse, a Union soldier who ended...

By 2024-10-20 05:37:01 0 146

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Baby Amara, The White Rhino.

Rhino Is on Her Feet Again After a World-First Surgery University of Liverpool Meet Amara, an adorable southern white rhino who got a rare chance at a more agile life: The nearly 2-year-old is the first in her species to undergo surgery to repair a fractured ulna.Earlier this year, Amara’s carers at the Knowsley Safari in England noticed the typically playful rhino was having trouble getting around, with a “mysterious limp” in her right leg....

By 2024-09-24 01:28:45 0 152

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Time Flies

Inspiring Story Time flies You might want to grab tissues for this one! A dad made it a tradition to interview his daughter on every first day of school, from kindergarten to 12th grade. In mere seconds, you see her grow older and change career dreams and hairstyles, but one thing remains the same: Her dad always says how much he loves her.

By 2024-09-03 17:13:59 0 150

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Mom's Headstone.

Inspiring Story Community care A few months ago, the story of young Emouree Johnson selling lemonade to raise money for her mom’s headstone made headlines. A local company took notice and installed one for free, so the 8-year-old could put the $17,000 she raised right into her savings account. “She couldn’t believe so many people cared for her and loved her mommy,” Emouree’s grandmother said.

By 2024-08-29 19:38:05 0 169

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80 Years In The Making

Inspiring Story A moment 80 years in the making With a passion for World War II memorabilia, Austin Wideman has collected a bounty of used gear. One particularly special piece is a battle-worn jacket that he was able to reunite with the family of the man who once wore it, eight decades later. “This is what it’s all about … sharing the stories and keeping these stories alive,” Wideman said.

By 2024-08-24 15:46:33 0 188

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Graceland Scheme Exposed

Graceland Scheme Exposed Federal authorities yesterday arrested a 53-year-old Missouri woman for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family and steal ownership of the rock 'n' roll legend's Graceland estate in Memphis. Lisa Jeanine Findley faces charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. The US Justice Department alleges Findley falsely claimed Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, had...

By 2024-08-17 20:00:33 0 188

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Second Chances.

Inspiring Story Second chances The job market can be hard for anyone, but it’s especially difficult for formerly incarcerated people. That’s where the West Oakland Job Resource Center comes in. The Northern California nonprofit offers employment training and career coaching for underserved residents, providing job seekers with “a beacon of light.”

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Talented Toddler.

Inspiring Story A talented toddler The early years of one’s life are often full of exciting milestones — the first smile, the first step, and the first lost tooth. For Lynn Takei, one of those milestones is releasing her first album at age 2 and becoming the youngest female solo artist to accomplish such an endeavor. Listen to her “space language” music.

By 2024-08-15 19:49:57 0 145

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Inspirational Stories.

“Seeds to Success” Marcus Carpenter, a fourth-generation Black farmer in Minnesota, is on a mission to teach people in underserved communities that seeds aren’t only a beginning for plants — they can be a fresh start for people, too. Carpenter started Route 1, a nonprofit that shares agriculture guidance and resources with emerging farmers of color.

By 2024-08-14 19:17:12 0 187

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Inspiring Story

Inspiring Story The power of a crochet hook Holly Christensen, a former oncology nurse, started The Magic Yarn Project, a nonprofit that donates crocheted character wigs (like Rapunzel braids and Minnie Mouse beanies) to children with cancer or medical hair loss. “Having been a cancer nurse I know that small gestures of love go a long way,” she said.

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American Graffiti: Celebrating the Cars That Defined a Generation

Released in 1973, “American Graffiti” is a coming-of-age classic directed by...

By 2024-07-30 15:04:02 0 177

True Crime

Parkland School Shooting

Teen gunman kills 17, injures 17 at Parkland, Florida high school. On February 14, 2018, an...

By 2024-04-20 19:38:47 1 422

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