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Fifty years ago, Hasely Crawford became the first Caribbean athlete to win Olympic gold in the Americas, lifting Trinidad and Tobago onto the world stage. His victory came after years of poverty, loss, and determination that turned a boy with one school uniform into the fastest man on earth.
A proven anti-poverty program that's helped nearly 500 people in Marion, Ohio is bringing its life-changing approach to neighboring Crawford County. Crawford Matters will teach residents how to build lasting stability through education, resources, and mindset shifts.
Two trailblazing rugby players from the Americas are getting the sport's highest honor. Jen Crawford, who led the USA to its first Women's World Cup victory, and Diego Domínguez, who transformed Italian rugby, will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
Jen Crawford, who led Team USA to the first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup championship in 1991, just earned a spot in the World Rugby Hall of Fame. She'll be inducted this fall in New Jersey, becoming the 179th player honored since 2006.
A program that's helped 500 people break free from poverty in Marion, Ohio is expanding to neighboring Crawford County. Crawford Matters will teach residents the skills and mindset needed to build lasting financial stability.
Justin Crawford is set to be the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day center fielder, working alongside Don Mattingly—the same coach he met in his dad's manager's office 13 years ago. The full-circle moment shows how baseball connections can span generations.
When beloved crossing guard Ms. Trecia Crawford lost her car, a North Texas dads' club raised $6,800 in days to get her back on the road. The surprise gift left the Moss Haven Elementary community in happy tears.
Miles Crawford rescued a man during Hurricane Francine while cameras rolled, and now New Orleans is celebrating him in the best way possible. This Saturday's Legion of Mars parade will honor the nurse alongside other everyday heroes who put others first.
Margie Crawford and Corky Bowers turned retirement into something more meaningful: volunteering at a hospital gift shop where they help families celebrate new life and comfort those facing loss. Their story shows how purpose, not paychecks, keeps retirees thriving.
German figure skaters Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin nailed a flawless short program while favorites stumbled, putting them in first place heading into Monday's finals. Despite their own past struggles with consistency, the pair stayed calm under pressure and delivered when it mattered most.
A groundbreaking nickel mine in Ontario just received approval to extract critical metals while storing 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide every year. The project sets a new standard for responsible mining while breaking global dependence on environmentally harmful Indonesian nickel sources.
More than 20 volunteers cleaned 11 miles of Missoula's marathon route while raising support for local youth in crisis. The partnership between Rotary clubs and Run Wild Missoula turned litter pickup into community connection.
A musician will perform on his grandfather's antique cello that was smuggled out of Nazi Austria, sharing a family's Holocaust survival story. The April event aims to keep Holocaust memories alive for future generations.
Angels outfielder Jo Adell made baseball history Saturday night, robbing three home runs in a single game against the Mariners. His jaw-dropping defensive performance, including a ninth-inning wall-climbing catch, left even opposing players in awe.
New research shows women can gain strength throughout their entire menstrual cycle, challenging popular "cycle syncing" advice. While small adjustments can help comfort, hormones don't block muscle growth at any point in the month. ##
More than a dozen 4-H club members and honor society students spent a day making their New York village shine. For over 10 years, they've turned spring cleaning into a friendly competition that protects both people and wildlife.
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller extended his scoreless streak to 29 2/3 innings Tuesday night, the longest active streak in Major League Baseball. He's now just four innings away from breaking the franchise record set by Cla Meredith.
A 15-year-old freshman's months of dedication just paid off in the most spectacular way at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. His champion pig sold for a world record $505,000, breaking the previous record by $4,000.
Seven graduates in New York's Cattaraugus County are heading to college with scholarship support honoring teachers who dedicated their lives to education. The awards total over $6,000 and will help students pursue careers from engineering to speech pathology.
World Rugby welcomes seven new Hall of Fame inductees, including three women's World Cup champions and pioneers who transformed the sport across five nations. Their inductions celebrate not just championship glory, but decades of work growing rugby worldwide.
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