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Fossils discovered in 1960s Australia sat forgotten in U.S. storage for 50 years before a chance reunion rewrote the story of ancient amphibians that survived Earth's worst mass extinction. The rediscovered creature traveled the globe both in life and death.
A charity won the right to challenge a policy that's kept refugee families apart since September. The case could reunite thousands of parents and children separated by conflict and distance.
Two off-duty firefighter brothers grabbed an extension cord and ran to save a mother and son who fell through the ice while fishing. Their quick thinking turned a potential tragedy into a heartwarming reunion.
Eleven South African men who say they were tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine have made it back home after months trapped in a war zone. Their families broke down in tears as they arrived at the airport, reuniting after a nightmare ordeal.
A former underground leader surrendered peacefully in India and saw his family for the first time in over four decades. The emotional reunion brought tears and hope as siblings embraced their brother they thought they might never see alive again. ##
After 10 years apart during the holidays, a son secretly flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong to surprise his father on Christmas. Cathay Pacific captured the tearful reunion that reminds us what the season is really about.
Two cousins from Wisconsin who had never met discovered they were neighbors in Florida when one spotted the other on a local news broadcast. Their chance reunion led to a friendship that lasted over a decade.
Ross Lupton hadn't spent Christmas with his father Andrew in a decade. With help from Cathay Pacific, he flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong for an emotional surprise reunion.
An 18-year-old boy who accidentally boarded the wrong train as a four-year-old is finally heading home after a viral social media campaign connected him with his mother. Raja will reunite with his family in Jharkhand after living in Kerala shelter homes for 14 years.
Korean comedian Kim Ji-seon shared heartwarming photos from a rare family trip with her husband and four children, celebrating the joy of having everyone together. The touching post reminded thousands that sometimes the best moments are simply being surrounded by the people you love most.
A 5-year-old dog stolen from outside a Chicago daycare was returned home safe thanks to quick-thinking Good Samaritans who spotted him and jumped into action. The heartwarming reunion came just one day after Charlie vanished, proving that community kindness can turn a scary situation into a happy ending.
After years behind bars, more than 400 political prisoners walked free from Venezuelan jails since January, reuniting families torn apart by government crackdown. Their releases mark a turning point for a country grappling with the possibility of change.
After his wife of 50 years passed away, Tony Trapani discovered a 1959 letter she'd hidden that claimed he had a son. What followed was a remarkable journey that proved family isn't just about biology.
A two-year-old dachshund who escaped onto the M4 motorway during a family move was found safe after volunteers used thermal drones to track her through the night. The 36-hour search became a community effort that ended with an emotional reunion.
A two-year-old dachshund who bolted onto the M4 motorway during her family's house move was rescued 36 hours later, thanks to volunteer drone pilots who worked through the night. The heartwarming reunion shows how strangers can unite to save a life.
Ross Lupton hadn't spent Christmas with his father Andrew in a decade. This year, with help from his brother Lewis and Cathay Pacific, he flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong to pull off the surprise of a lifetime.
Millions of Asian Australians are making the annual pilgrimage home for Lunar New Year, packing suitcases with Aussie chocolates, kangaroo toys, and Firefighters Calendars. They're traveling thousands of miles not just to see family, but to reconnect with cultural roots through authentic food, traditional customs, and treasured memories.
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A 3-year-old bloodhound named Remington tracked down a missing 78-year-old man with dementia in just nine minutes, leading to a heartwarming reunion two weeks later. The rescue brought an entire family to tears and showcased the incredible bond between working dogs and the people they save.
Six years after becoming an air hostess, a daughter secretly worked her mother's flight and surprised her at 30,000 feet. The mid-air reunion honored three decades of sacrifice from a mother who gave up her career so her daughter could soar.
Paul Lonardo never knew he had a daughter until Jennifer Skiles found him through DNA testing four decades later. Now he's made their bond official by legally adopting her.
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