Kenner Officer Marcus Ball Named Officer of the Year
A Kenner police officer's dedication to serving his community has earned him Crimestoppers' highest honor. Officer Marcus Ball was named Officer of the Year for his outstanding service.
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Nigerian Police Officer Retires After 35 Years to Sing Fuji
A Nigerian police officer is trading his badge for a microphone after 35 years of service. Deputy Superintendent Ishola Adeyinka has been secretly performing Fuji music for years, and now he's going full-time.
Officers Surprise 11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor with Bakery Dream
Suffolk County police officers turned an 11-year-old brain cancer survivor's dream into reality with a surprise baking day at a local pastry shop. Dilara Coker spent Wednesday decorating cookies and cupcakes after officers she met at a community event made her wish come true.
Officers Save 80-Year-Old Driver With Quick CPR in NJ
When an 80-year-old man stopped breathing at a New Jersey intersection, trained sheriff's officers broke into his car and performed life-saving CPR. Their quick thinking and preparation made all the difference.
Teen Thanks Officer Who Gave Her a Bike Years Later
A young woman walked into a Pryor Creek police station with one mission: thank the officer who changed her rainy morning years ago. Detective Allen's simple act of kindness in 2019 left an impression that lasted through the years.
ICE Officer Saves 6-Year-Old From Drowning in Florida Pool
When Gregory Simmonds spotted an unconscious child floating in a Florida pool, he didn't think twice before diving in fully clothed to save her life. The quick-thinking officer performed CPR until the 6-year-old regained consciousness, and she's now expected to make a full recovery.
Durban Navy Officer Makes History After 32 Years of Service
Dianne Pillay has become the first Indian woman in Durban to reach the rank of Warrant Officer Class One in the South African Navy. Her promotion after 32 years of dedicated service breaks new ground for diversity in the military.
Bergen County Officers Save 80-Year-Old With Roadside CPR
When an 80-year-old driver collapsed at a New Jersey traffic light, quick-thinking sheriff's officers broke through his locked car window and performed life-saving CPR. The coordinated rescue turned a medical emergency into a survival story.
Officer Saves 91-Year-Old's Chihuahua From House Fire
When flames tore through a 91-year-old Queensland man's home, a quick-thinking police officer braved the fire to rescue the one thing that mattered most: his beloved Chihuahua. The elderly man lost everything in the blaze except his best friend.
5-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Becomes Traffic Officer for a Day
A five-year-old boy who just beat cancer got to live out his dream of becoming a traffic officer, complete with a police uniform and motorcycle. Public welfare groups and local authorities in China made it happen, giving him a day he'll never forget.
Nigeria's CcHUB Opens Private Offices After 15 Years
Lagos's legendary tech hub where startups like Andela and BudgIT were born is expanding for the first time in 15 years, adding private offices while keeping the magic that made it work. It's a sign that Africa's startup scene has grown up.
Officer Rescues Baby, 25 Years Later He Becomes His Rookie
A retired police officer who saved an abandoned newborn in 2000 discovered the baby grew up to become a rookie cop working the same beat. The emotional reunion brought healing and hope to both men.
Drug Kingpin Arrested 12 Years After Killing Officers
After evading justice for over a decade, a notorious drug trafficker responsible for killing three law enforcement officers has finally been caught in Nigeria. The arrest brings closure to families and proves that persistence in pursuing justice can prevail.
7-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Becomes Vegas Police Officer
Emma Soto, who battled leukemia since age 3, got her wish to be a police officer for a day and caught the "Sprinkles Bandit" doughnut thief. The Las Vegas Metro Police went all out to make her dream come true.
Engineer Becomes Army Officer After Fractured Spine, 5 Years
Shivani Jha worked a corporate job while taking the Army entrance exam repeatedly for years. A spinal fracture nearly ended her dream, but she recovered and earned her commission as Lieutenant.
Fiji Officer Shelters Soaked 80-Year-Old During Floods
When Officer EL Tuapati found an elderly woman shivering alone in heavy rain during severe flooding in Ba, Fiji, she didn't just move her to safety. She brought her own clothes after her shift to make sure the woman stayed warm and dry.
WW2 Officer's Grave Found After 84 Years Missing
A World War Two officer from Kent has finally been identified and honored after researchers discovered his unmarked grave in France. For more than eight decades, 2nd Lt Ronald Douglas Elmer Speed's family could only wonder where he rested.
12-Year-Old Girl Escapes Kidnapper at NC DMV Office
A brave North Carolina girl managed to free herself from her alleged kidnapper when he stopped at a DMV office, flagging down a driver who immediately called 911. Her quick thinking and courage led to the suspect's arrest just seven hours later.
Mumbai Family Turns Last Year's Idol Into This Year's Ganpati
A Mumbai family has spent 19 years perfecting eco-friendly Ganesh idols, now creating each year's 25-foot sculpture from the recycled pulp of the previous year's celebration. Their latest innovation completes a full circle of reuse that leaves nothing behind.
Millions Ring in Year of the Horse Across East Asia
Traditional prayers, fireworks, and temple visits marked Lunar New Year celebrations across East Asia on Tuesday as millions welcomed the Year of the Horse. The festivities blended ancient customs with modern touches, including humanoid robots joining the celebrations.
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