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A Georgetown woman and her two cats made it out safely after firefighters rescued them from a second-story house fire Thursday morning. Quick-thinking crews extinguished the flames before major damage could spread.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
Georgetown guard Caleb Williams hit a step-back three-pointer to seal an upset victory over Villanova, sending the Hoyas to the Big East Tournament semifinals. The dramatic shot caps off a Cinderella story for a team that refused to give up on their season.
Nearly 50 mental health organizations gathered in Georgetown, Texas, bringing free resources and hope to families seeking support. A suicide survivor and his wife shared their recovery journey, proving that asking for help can save lives.
Two Georgetown undergrads took first place at a major academic competition for their groundbreaking work studying genes linked to autism. Their research using fruit flies could help identify future therapy targets for people with autism.
A Texas food pantry that distributes thousands of pounds of donated baked goods each month needs help sorting bread for hundreds of families. Volunteers can choose their own schedule and take home fresh bread as a thank-you.
A student who spent summers in his grandfather's Kashmir clinic just became one of America's top young scientists. Ishaan Sharma is bridging the gap between lab research and real patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
Paxton Short from Georgetown just earned a full-ride scholarship worth over $158,000 to Thiel College. The South Side High School senior is one of only five students nationwide to receive this life-changing award.
When doctors gave Christina Singh three months to live at age 35, she refused to accept it. Fifteen years later, the Georgetown mother of two is celebrating a life she fought fiercely to keep.
Two newborn kittens survived a house fire in Georgetown County after firefighters discovered them trapped beneath the burning building and gave them emergency oxygen. Both showed signs of life after receiving care with specialized pet oxygen masks.
A routine blood pressure check could reveal your dementia risk decades before symptoms appear, according to breakthrough research from Georgetown University. This simple screening could help millions protect their brain health before it's too late.
Georgetown researchers discovered that extensive training physically rewires the brain, moving learned skills out of the "thinking" center and into specialized circuits. This breakthrough proves humans can truly multitask, not just switch rapidly between tasks.
Georgetown County firefighters battled flames tearing through a home's roof when they discovered two newborn kittens trapped beneath the burning structure. Both tiny lives were saved thanks to quick thinking and specialized pet oxygen masks.
Georgetown scientists discovered that extensive practice literally reshapes your brain, moving learned skills into different circuits and freeing you up to genuinely do two things at once. The breakthrough challenges decades of thinking about human limitations and could revolutionize how we understand learning.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion delivered a powerful commencement speech at Georgetown University, turning his greatest comeback into a lesson about fighting through adversity. Brady's message to business school graduates: prepare yourself now for the moments when quitting seems easier than fighting.
A Maryland mother of two is cancer-free one year after receiving a newly approved treatment that uses cells from her own tumor to fight back. Her story offers hope to patients who thought they'd run out of options.
A 19-year-old from one of India's poorest states just won a global student prize and a full scholarship to Georgetown after being rejected 22 times. His secret? He never stopped opening doors for others.
Georgetown researchers discovered a new class of strong magnets using common earth elements instead of rare metals, potentially transforming clean energy tech and electronics. The breakthrough could make everything from electric cars to smartphones more sustainable and affordable.
A Georgetown triathlete is attempting to break the world record by reaching the highest point in all 50 states in about 17 days. From Alaska's 20,000-foot Denali to Florida's 350-foot Britton Hill, Branndon Bargo's journey proves adventure comes in all shapes and sizes.
Dozens of volunteers spent their Sunday at South Carolina's Saint Frances Animal Center caring for over 100 dogs and cats rescued from a hoarding situation. The community response transformed a tragic discovery into a hopeful rescue effort.
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