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Part-time NASCAR driver Corey Heim pulled off a daring pass on his own team owner to capture his first Brickyard 400 victory. At just 24 years old, he became the first driver since 1965 to win twice in his first 15 Cup Series starts.
A 22-year-old part-time driver just claimed his first major NASCAR victory in stunning fashion. Corey Heim passed his teammate with two laps to go at the inaugural San Diego street race, proving underdogs can still win big.
Down to their final out and trailing by two runs, the Oakland Athletics pinch-hitter Jonah Heim crushed a game-tying homer for the second time in a week. The dramatic blast sparked a historic comeback from an 11-4 deficit to secure a 12-11 victory over the Angels. #
When Corey Robinson's firefighter father died in 2013, the Honor Guard he founded stood vigil. Now Corey leads that same unit, supporting grieving families through their darkest moments.
Pastor Corey Brooks discovered Mobile, Alabama's secret to resilience during his Walk Across America. The Gulf Coast city's thriving port economy and tight-knit community spirit help families rebuild stronger after every hurricane.
A Mount Pleasant basketmaker just earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for weaving the world's largest sweetgrass basket. Corey Alston's 5-foot-tall masterpiece took months to complete and weighs 80 pounds.
Pastor Corey Brooks is walking across America with a bold message: urban communities don't need political saviors, they need timeless principles like faith, family, and accountability. His journey through struggling neighborhoods has convinced him that embracing core American values can lift communities from the bottom up.
Former hospital corpsman Corey Elmore traded military service for space exploration, joining NASA's Pathways program to help engineers build better tools for future missions. His journey proves the skills learned serving others can launch careers in unexpected directions.
New Zealand's Corey Peters battled brutal snow conditions to claim fifth place in giant slalom at the 2026 Paralympics, his third top-six finish of the Games. With nearly half the field unable to finish, the 42-year-old's perseverance proved what matters most isn't always the medal.
Pastor Corey Brooks has walked 3,000 miles across America in 190 days to raise funds for a $25 million youth center on Chicago's South Side. Now facing heel surgery and a heart checkup, he's pausing his journey but refusing to quit on the children waiting for him back home.
Pastor Corey Brooks walked 191 days across America to fund a youth opportunity center on Chicago's South Side, raising over $4 million before a foot injury forced him to stop. Though his physical journey ended short of the $25 million goal, his mission to transform young lives continues.
Once Chicago's most dangerous block, O Block has been transformed not by government programs, but by a pastor's mission to restore hope. Former gang members now mentor youth, and families are rebuilding lives on ground that once housed violence.
After losing their 6-year-old daughter with autism, an Australian family is creating sensory-safe playgrounds to help other children. The Airlie Fairy Foundation aims to make public spaces safer and more accessible for kids on the spectrum.
Philadelphia researchers just won the prestigious 2026 Breakthrough Prize for developing a gene therapy that restores vision in children born with a rare form of blindness. The treatment has already helped hundreds of patients see for the first time.
Ten cancer survivors rode in semi-trucks through Iowa farm country Thursday night as local truckers kicked off a weekend fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The emotional convoy brought two counties together in support of neighbors who've beaten the disease.
Irish golfer Shane Lowry became the first player ever to sink two holes-in-one at the Masters, draining an incredible ace on Saturday. The joyful moment added to his growing collection of aces at golf's most iconic courses.
Palmyra-Macedon High School earned top honors from New York State for combining athletic success with stellar academics. Every spring sports team hit the grade point average requirement.
Hundreds of Gen X women flooded social media with inspiring stories of career pivots, artistic awakenings, and courageous life changes made in their 40s and 50s. Their responses prove it's never too late to chase dreams.
The NBA's next generation of stars lit up All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, with Team Vince taking home the Rising Stars Championship. Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe led his squad to victory in a thrilling showcase of young talent.
The Nevada Wolf Pack just made Mountain West tournament history with a dominant 35-point victory where 12 players scored. The team's depth and chemistry shone as they cruised into the quarterfinals with their largest margin of victory ever recorded in the championship.
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