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Chicago's legendary anthem singer Jim Cornelison turned Sunday's playoff game into a powerful moment of unity when the entire Soldier Field crowd sang along with him. The 61-year-old's stirring performance reminded fans why sports bring communities together.
Legendary puppeteer Jim Henson had such magical talent that even film crews and interviewers would speak directly to his Muppets instead of him. Over three decades after his death, newly resurfaced interview footage shows why his characters still feel truly alive.
Jim Cornelison's soaring rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" left NFL players stunned and singing along at a playoff game. The 61-year-old Chicago legend has been bringing crowds to their feet since 2008.
When a 7-year-old asked Jim Henson how he created The Dark Crystal, the Muppets creator shared wisdom that had nothing to do with technical skill. His answer about collaboration and love continues to move people decades later.
Champion jockey Jim Crowley is fighting his way back to racing after a devastating fall last September that broke his leg and pelvis. Despite a recent setback, the 47-year-old remains determined to return to the saddle by late May, just in time for Royal Ascot.
NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly is planning a special day at Buffalo's new Highmark Stadium with his baby grandson, just weeks after recovering from a stroke. After beating cancer twice and losing his son to rare disease, the 66-year-old refuses to let anything stop him from making that memory.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly announced he suffered a stroke six weeks ago but says he feels "really good" as the Buffalo Bills prepare to open their new stadium. The 66-year-old quarterback, who previously battled cancer multiple times, received clear results from his latest cancer screenings.
Ferris State University's Jim Crow Museum is moving to a new 26,000-square-foot facility with help from hundreds of volunteers learning museum preservation skills. The expanded space will triple the museum's capacity to teach about racism's history and the movements that fought against it.
Ferris State University is calling for volunteers to help move more than 30,000 fragile artifacts to a new Jim Crow Museum opening this fall. The expanded facility will triple the museum's space, allowing it to better preserve history and teach future generations about racial injustice.
After 30 years of quietly solving problems before they became crises, University of Missouri's Jim Spain retires having transformed student success rates. His secret weapon? A bedside landline and an entire campus culture devoted to helping students thrive.
Community volunteers in Big Rapids, Michigan are helping relocate over 30,000 historical artifacts to a new, expanded Jim Crow Museum opening fall 2026. The collaborative effort showcases how a community can unite to preserve and expand education about tolerance and social justice.
Ferris State University's Jim Crow Museum is getting a major upgrade, and hundreds of volunteers are carefully moving more than 30,000 historical artifacts to a new 26,000-square-foot facility. The expanded museum, opening this fall, will transform three decades of teaching tolerance into a space that also celebrates how people fought back against racism.
Professional hockey players will compete in the Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014, bringing the world's best athletes back to the ice. "Miracle on Ice" legend Jim Craig reminds players what matters most: country over brand.
Jim Craig, the legendary goaltender from America's 1980 "Miracle on Ice," says this year's Olympic hockey team has captured the same spirit that led to one of sports' greatest upsets. Team USA faces Canada for gold Sunday on the 46th anniversary of that historic victory.
Jim Craig, legendary goalie from the 1980 "Miracle on Ice," shared powerful advice with Team USA's women's hockey team ahead of their gold medal showdown against Canada. His message of trust and heart comes as the dominant American squad seeks revenge for their 2022 loss.
When Jim rear-ended Destiny Smith's car, she discovered the lonely 97-year-old had no one to help him. What happened next turned a fender bender into a beautiful friendship.
Captain Jim Curtis completed his final flight with his daughter Julia as his co-pilot, who surprised him with an emotional speech honoring his 43-year aviation career. The touching Father's Day tribute captured hearts when Southwest Airlines shared it on Instagram.
A Mobile, Alabama oyster bar made good on a decades-old promise when Jim Rush, 99, walked in with his son Jimmy, 80, to claim their free meal. The quirky sign hung by the original owner seemed impossible, but the Rush family proved patience pays off.
Three sons are honoring their parents, beloved Alton School District educators Jim and Emily Wigger, by creating a scholarship for students pursuing careers that serve their communities. The $2,000 award launches this April through the Alton Educational Foundation.
Three brothers are honoring their late parents' teaching legacy with a new $2,000 scholarship for Alton High School seniors. The award celebrates Jim and Emily Wigger's decades of service to the Alton School District.
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