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When an Amber Alert went out for a missing 2-year-old, a security guard and eight movers worked together to trap the suspect's car at a Phoenix gas station. Their quick thinking brought the child home safely and earned them medals from Avondale police.
A Phoenix moving crew spotted a missing 2-year-old from an Amber Alert at a gas station and blocked the alleged kidnapper's vehicle until police arrived. Their quick thinking brought Kehlani Rogers home safely after three days.
A police officer and off-duty firefighter from opposite sides of Phoenix pulled a woman from her burning vehicle seconds before flames engulfed it. Their quick thinking turned a potential tragedy into a story of courage and teamwork.
A gas station security guard and a team of movers used their trucks to trap a kidnapping suspect's vehicle until police arrived. Their quick thinking brought 3-year-old Kehlani Rogers home safely.
A former Arizona television journalist turned the greatest underdog story in American curling history into a book. The 2018 gold medal team of part-time curlers beat the odds and the world's best.
The first Native American newspaper launched 198 years ago today using an ingenious writing system invented just years earlier. The Cherokee Phoenix still publishes today, making it one of America's most enduring journalistic achievements.
A national pizzeria chain is turning Random Acts of Kindness Week into a delicious tradition. Grimaldi's 44 locations across America are hand-delivering free pizzas to nonprofits doing good work in their communities.
Former addict Steve Harmon now drives Phoenix streets handing out Narcan and hope to people battling addiction. His personal mission is saving lives one street corner at a time.
Pine Lake Prep senior Phoenix Myers is one of 150 students competing for the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship, which covers full tuition to UNC Chapel Hill plus international experiences. The volleyball captain and business owner has already earned direct admission to the university's competitive business school.
Japan's Hideki Matsuyama holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Phoenix Open, setting up an exciting Sunday finish. The two-time champion sits at 13-under par, with world number one Scottie Scheffler charging from behind after nearly missing the cut.
All Whites midfielder Sarpreet Singh is coming home to Wellington Phoenix on loan, choosing consistent playing time over European benches just four months before the FIFA World Cup. The deal happened in just 24 hours after Singh reached out himself.
Daniel Kalfayan takes vacation days every year to coordinate transportation for nearly 1,000 volunteers at the WM Phoenix Open. His 25-year dedication reflects the volunteer spirit that makes major sporting events possible across America.
The Wellington Phoenix women's soccer team just made history, claiming the top spot in Australia's A-League Women for the first time in five years. American striker Makala Woods scored the winning goal to seal their record-breaking fourth consecutive victory.
After seven years playing for top European clubs including Bayern Munich, New Zealand soccer star Sarpreet Singh is coming home to Wellington Phoenix. The timing couldn't be better with the World Cup just four months away.
Seventeen-year-old Pia Vlok became the first Wellington Phoenix player to score a hat trick in the A-League Women, leading her team to a dominant 5-1 victory over Newcastle Jets. The rising star's three goals helped push Phoenix to second place on the table, just two points behind the league leaders.
Tiana Jaber is back on the field for Wellington Phoenix after breaking her leg while representing Lebanon internationally. Her return adds crucial depth as the surging Phoenix chase a historic third away win of the season.
After 17 years, Wellington Phoenix will play their 500th A-League match Friday night. Captain Alex Rufer has been part of the journey for 180 of those games, evolving from student to teacher.
Dustin Thomas doesn't just teach algebra at Camelback High School. He's building leaders through volunteer work, including helping students make 80 blankets this year for neighbors in need.
Pia Vlok is balancing A-League soccer with her final year of high school and dreams of becoming a doctor. The teenage forward has already scored twice for Wellington Phoenix while living at a sports campus and studying online.
Wellington Phoenix captain CJ Bott is pregnant with her first child and stepping back from playing this season, but she's keeping her captain role and plans to return to professional soccer after giving birth. Her team is rallying around her as she becomes the first Phoenix player to experience pregnancy while under contract.
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