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After more than two decades shaping Canada's hockey success, Doug Armstrong is passing the torch to fresh leadership. His planned departure follows five World Championship medals and contributions to multiple Olympic golds.
Never-before-seen photos of Neil Armstrong's emergency ocean landing after a harrowing space mission have been donated to his hometown museum. The images capture the moment two astronauts walked away from NASA's closest call, smiling despite nearly losing consciousness in orbit.
The Chicago Cubs secured their elite center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong with a six-year, $115 million extension, ending nearly two decades of instability at the position. The 24-year-old Gold Glove winner set a defensive record last season and became the first Cubs player ever to achieve a 30-30-30 season.
For six years, Doug the pug has comforted anxious children facing cancer, mental health challenges, and injuries at a Northland special needs school. Now he's missing, and an entire community is searching for their four-legged hero.
A Baylor baseball player just did something no Major Leaguer has ever accomplished, hitting three grand slams in a single game. Tyce Armstrong made history in the Bears' season opener, becoming the first college player in 50 years to pull off the incredible feat.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong spotted a young fan holding a homemade sign at Tuesday's game and made a moment the kid will never forget. The simple gesture of signing a baseball left the fan overwhelmed with emotion.
Doug Allan spent decades waiting in freezing waters and polar darkness to capture nature's rarest moments for BBC's most beloved wildlife series. His patient fieldwork brought emperor penguins, polar bears, and underwater worlds into millions of homes.
Hunter Armstrong just proved clean athletes can compete and win at a controversial event designed to allow performance-enhancing drugs. The two-time Olympic gold medalist walked away with $375,000 in prize money while passing every drug test.
Pete Crow-Armstrong saved the Cubs twice in one game, hitting dramatic home runs to tie the score before Chicago sealed a thrilling 3-2 extra-inning victory. One day after a crushing 18-3 loss, the team showed why they refuse to give up.
In 1944, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, and jazz's biggest stars performed at New York's Metropolitan Opera House for the first time ever, raising $650,000 in war bonds. The groundbreaking concert brought a once-discriminated genre to America's most prestigious stage.
Pro player Jared Armstrong is building basketball courts across Israel and Philadelphia, turning his athletic career into a mission to combat hate and inspire the next generation. After October 7, he saw kids without an outlet and decided to show them what's possible with a ball and a dream.
Doug Harrison refuses to retire at 97, spending every day working on his family's sheep and cattle station in the Australian outback with his chihuahua by his side. After eight decades on the land, three generations now work together at Langwell Station near Broken Hill.
A drug conviction and jail sentence became the unexpected turning point for Doug Bopst, who transformed from a 200-pound addict into a successful entrepreneur helping thousands. His cellmate's simple workout advice sparked a 17-year journey of recovery and purpose.
Baylor's Tyce Armstrong just accomplished something no Major League Baseball player has ever done: he crushed three grand slams in a single game. The redshirt senior's historic night made him only the second college player ever to achieve this rare feat.
Tyce Armstrong made college baseball history in his Baylor debut, hitting three grand slams in one game to tie a 50-year NCAA record. The transfer student's incredible performance helped his new team win 15-2 in their season opener.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made one kid's day at spring training by stopping to chat with a young fan who gave him a treasured baseball card. The sweet exchange shows how the 23-year-old is handling his rise to stardom with grace and gratitude.
Tyce Armstrong became only the second college baseball player in nearly 70 years to hit three grand slams in a single game, doing it in his very first game wearing a Baylor uniform. The senior first baseman drove in 12 runs as the Bears crushed New Mexico State 15-2 in their season opener.
Pete Crow-Armstrong scored the winning run and celebrated by jumping into the stands with fans as the Chicago Cubs completed a sweep with their fifth straight victory. The 2-1 extra-inning win showcased resilient pitching and clutch hitting that brought Wrigley Field to life.
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One year after Sylvia and Doug Bindner held their wedding at a Kentucky hospital during her cancer treatment, the staff recreated the magic with a surprise anniversary celebration. Even better news: Sylvia has been in remission since her surgery the day after saying "I do."
A global movement born from one woman's vision now connects hundreds of organizations across 75 cities on every continent. They're using an ancient principle to tackle modern challenges from poverty to terrorism.
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