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Clean comedy superstar Nate Bargatze is creating a $350 million family theme park in Nashville inspired by his first job at the now-closed Opryland USA. The comedian wants families to make lasting memories together at a time when he feels those destinations are disappearing.
Country singer Nate Smith lost over 70 pounds after getting out of breath just tying his shoes. Now he's setting his sights on dropping below 200 pounds while giving fans his all on stage.
When 10-year-old Nate worried nobody would attend his birthday party, his mom asked their new town for help. What happened next brought fire trucks, police cars, motorcycles, and 50 neighbors who barely knew them.
A 19-year-old quit his supermarket job to dress up as Spider-Man at kids' parties and now makes in one hour what used to take him a full day. After a movie theater crowd went wild for his backflip, Nate Frindall invested in a professional suit and built a thriving freelance business.
The University of Toledo Rockets punched their ticket to the MAC Championship game for the second year in a row with a confident 5-2 victory over Kent State. Junior pitcher Nate Langbehn delivered a career performance in his first start, keeping his team's championship dreams alive.
Iowa State pulled off a thrilling comeback Monday night, defeating second-ranked Houston 70-67 after trailing late in the game. Nate Heise hit the go-ahead three-pointer with just over a minute left, leading the Cyclones to their second top-10 win in three days.
Father of 10 and self-made comedy star Kountry Wayne built an empire on clean humor and real family stories, proving authenticity wins. His new special "Nostalgia" brings gut-busting laughs without controversy or cursing.
A small-budget English soccer club just achieved promotion to the Championship for the first time since 1959, capping a remarkable 20-year journey from administration to triumph. Lincoln City's 96th-minute winner at Reading sealed a fairytale comeback built on smart recruiting and community spirit.
A Tennessee family's dog spent a freezing night stranded after sliding 300 feet down an icy hill. Rescue squad members rappelled down with ropes to bring Bailey home safely.
Seven residents at a Quincy nursing home have now lived to 100 or beyond. This week, three new members join the Century Club as the community celebrates a century of wisdom.
Duke's Kara Lawson just pulled off what most coaches would consider impossible: winning an ACC Tournament, coaching Team USA to three victories in Puerto Rico, then rushing back for NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday. Her secret? It's all about smart planning and trusting her team.
A Virginia school district slashed chronic absenteeism from 31% to 12.6% in just four years while achieving its highest graduation rate ever. The U.S. Department of Education is now holding up Staunton City Schools as a national model for supporting struggling students.
The Houston Astros are promoting 23-year-old pitcher Alimber Santa from Triple-A, bringing hope to the league's worst bullpen. After years of injuries, Santa finally broke out this season with a 1.42 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 19 innings.
When a winter storm canceled Buffalo's MLK Day of Service, volunteers showed up anyway to sort clothing for people in need. More helpers arrived throughout the day than organizers expected, proving bad weather couldn't stop community kindness.
The California Golden Bears rugby team capped an undefeated season with their second straight national championship, defeating Navy 36-22. Legendary coach Jack Clark just earned his 31st national title in a thrilling comeback story for college rugby.
A Pennsylvania town's sixth annual cleanup brings together school honor students, football players, garden clubs, and university volunteers to beautify local parks this Saturday. What started as one resident's grassroots effort has grown into a community tradition.
Iowa State senior Owen Sawyer just became the first golfer in 24 years to win back-to-back Iowa Amateur Championships, capping his victory with a flawless final round. The hometown hero's historic performance earned him a shot at the national stage.
A youth baseball team from River Forest redeemed their second-place finish by winning the Illinois state championship with a clutch performance. The 11U squad went 22-2 this season and won their final 19 games in a row.
The Bridgeport Indians boys swim team captured the Big 10 championship with 235 points, even while competing without one of their best athletes. The team's depth and determination carried them to victory at The Bridge Sports Complex in West Virginia.
Twenty Denver high school students spent a day touring light rail facilities and learning about careers in electric vehicle technology through a program connecting teens with green transportation jobs. The three-week EV Academy gives students hands-on access to industry professionals at RTD, CDOT, and Denver International Airport.
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