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Residents of Detroit's historic Lafayette Park are defending their Mies van der Rohe-designed neighborhood against unauthorized utility work, and the courts are listening. A recent jury verdict didn't end their fight – it's just one chapter in their determined effort to protect a piece of architectural history.
Two Lafayette College undergrads just earned the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, awarded to America's most promising young scientists. Their win celebrates years of late-night lab work and mentorship that's shaping the future of medicine and geology.
The Good Samaritan Project is hosting a special gathering Wednesday to celebrate the service and sacrifice of local law enforcement officers. The event reflects founder Paula Davis's deep personal connection to police work through her family's legacy of service.
The Good Samaritan Project honored four Indiana law enforcement agencies in a heartfelt appreciation ceremony. Founder Paula Davis, whose family has deep roots in policing, wanted officers to know their service doesn't go unnoticed.
The Good Samaritan Project is hosting its 6th Annual Cancer Survivor Tea on June 13, bringing together survivors, caregivers, and supporters for an afternoon of celebration and healing. The free event features live music, a butterfly release, and recognition of Cancer Survivor of the Year.
French fighter jets painted the sky red, white, and blue over the Statue of Liberty this week, launching a month-long celebration of 250 years of friendship that literally changed world history. The story behind this alliance reveals how France secretly kept America's revolution alive.
After five years of planning, Subaru's Lafayette plant just rolled out its first hybrid vehicle on American soil. The milestone secures jobs and positions Indiana as a key player in the shifting auto industry.
The Navy men's golf team pulled off a stunning final-round comeback to win their eighth Patriot League Championship, rallying from eight strokes behind to claim victory on rival Army's home course. Senior Chip Deegan sealed the triumph with a playoff win for individual honors.
A Louisiana firefighter braved zero visibility and rising temperatures to save a family dog trapped inside a burning mobile home. The dramatic helmet camera footage shows the reality firefighters face when lives hang in the balance.
Jacob Savoie lost his memory to a rare brain disease during his LSU senior year, but nearly two decades later, he's sharing his survival story through a documentary that celebrates resilience and Louisiana's beauty. "My Missing Mind" screens in Baton Rouge this week as a tribute to healing and hope.
A Louisiana firefighter wearing a helmet camera captured the intense moment he rescued a family dog named Chop from a burning mobile home where thick smoke made seeing impossible. The dramatic footage shows what first responders face when they run toward danger to save lives.
A coyote casually strolled through a live news broadcast about a mountain lion capture in San Francisco, creating a perfect moment of wildlife comedy. The young cougar was safely tranquilized and will return to the wild.
A Colorado surgeon found the perfect prescription for lifting spirits: his therapy dog Asher. The four-year-old pup visits patients at Good Samaritan Hospital, bringing comfort during their toughest days.
Dormant fountains across Washington D.C. are bubbling back to life after years of sitting dry, and the restoration is earning praise from an unexpected source. Even critics are celebrating as the nation's capital gets cleaned up ahead of America's 250th birthday.
College students are transforming a St. Joseph neighborhood this weekend as part of the nation's largest student-run service project. The cleanup focuses on blocked drains and litter around affordable housing where families need it most.
The Little Rock Trojans men's golf team dominated the Ohio Valley Conference Championship for the second straight year, winning both stroke play and match play in Indiana. Their 28-under stroke play performance set a record before they swept through the finals.
A 26-year-old Louisiana man received the state's first gene therapy treatment for severe hemophilia A, potentially ending his need for lifelong infusions. The breakthrough treatment allows his body to produce the clotting protein it previously couldn't make.
After Winter Storm Fern swept through Oxford, Mississippi, neighbors are answering the call to help those still struggling with the aftermath. A new online system is making it easier than ever for volunteers to find exactly where they're needed most.
NASA has named the four crew members who will launch to the International Space Station this September, representing a hopeful moment in global space cooperation. The team includes astronauts from the United States, Canada, and Russia working together to advance science that benefits everyone on Earth.
After battling a rare autoimmune disorder, Céline Dion is returning to the stage for 16 Paris concerts that could inject up to $585 million into the French capital's economy. The singer's comeback represents both a personal triumph and a massive win for tourism, hotels, and local businesses.
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