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Eleven elementary students in Vincennes, Indiana turned Valentine's Day candy sales into life-changing support for hospital patients. The Riley Elementary Student Council donated $100 to their local infusion center and 20 books to newborn babies.
Columbia University's women's basketball team dominated Wisconsin 67-50 to advance to their first WBIT Championship game. The Lions will face top-seeded BYU on Wednesday night with a national title on the line.
Sky Sports commentator Wayne Riley took golf education to a whole new level by suiting up in a full bear costume to break down one of professional golf's toughest stretches. The playful segment brought humor and personality to explaining the notoriously difficult "Bear Trap" holes at the Cognizant Classic.
When 9-year-old Riley McCarron was diagnosed with terminal cancer, her Wellington, Kansas community rallied with fundraisers, heartfelt gifts, and unwavering support. Leading the charge is 13-year-old Jarek Conrad, a cancer survivor himself, who's selling hope-themed bracelets to help Riley's family. #
Joe Riley shared a debut with Marcus Rashford at Manchester United. Now he's building a successful second career while playing non-league football on weekends.
Joe Riley once started alongside Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford, but injuries derailed his professional football dreams. Now at 29, he's thriving as a financial advisor while playing seventh-tier football.
Riley Mahoney received 19 blood transfusions during her battle with leukemia. Now the Gilbert teen is organizing community blood drives to help save others the way strangers once saved her.
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss turned linebacker during a baseball brawl, dropping his shoulder to tackle a charging player twice his size. The Atlanta Falcons noticed and immediately offered the 62-year-old skipper a tryout.
A Texas professor living with Parkinson's disease found renewed purpose by fostering seven golden retrievers in one year. Jeffrey Weiss says the dogs make him smile when he doesn't feel like smiling and remind him of his deepest values.
While athletes compete in Italy, Betsy Riley and Rebecca Chatman orchestrate NBC's entire Olympic primetime show from Stamford, Connecticut. Their behind-the-scenes leadership turns mountain sports into seamless television for millions.
A Czech museum discovered photos of Dr. Deborah Weiss' family from the Holocaust, including her mother who was the only survivor. Now that remarkable story of escape and reunion is being shared with Connecticut students through a new exhibit.
A beloved school superintendent who dedicated a decade to Martha's Vineyard students left behind $180,000 to fund scholarships for local students pursuing higher education. The fund prioritizes future teachers, ensuring Dr. James H. Weiss's passion for education lives on.
Three senior dogs are making history as the first canine security patrol at a major British train station. Riley, Buster, and Flo bring both safety and smiles to thousands of daily commuters in their final job before retirement.
Country duo Dan + Shay secretly crashed superfan Emily Hood Weiss' Tennessee wedding, performing their unreleased single "Marry You Again" and making her dream come true. The surprise was especially meaningful because Emily's mom, also a huge fan, couldn't attend while hospitalized in the ICU.
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South Africa's rugby team dominated the Barbarians 80-31 in Gqeberha, but the real win was discovering a new generation of talent ready to step up. Young players like Riley Norton and Vusi Moyo proved they're ready for the international stage.
Indiana University's Luddy School celebrated 1,200 graduates who turned campus resources into dream jobs, winning startups, and lifelong friendships. Riley Ramirez's story shows how mentorship and opportunity transformed her college experience into a consulting career in Boston.
Cooper Hamilton-Riley drums his way through music class at Taree Public School, where a nonprofit brings professional music education to kids who wouldn't otherwise get it until high school. The program has driven attendance up over 13% at one school while helping students connect with their culture.
Riley Tate shattered Purdue Fort Wayne's 1000-meter record during her senior day celebration, capping her college career with a performance that will inspire future Mastodons. Her record-breaking run kicked off a day where teammates set 12 personal bests at their home track.
Angel Self was born lifeless in 1997 after medical neglect, spent 10 days on life support, and defied doctors who said she'd never walk or talk. Now the healthy mother of two is graduating nursing school to help families facing the same nightmare her parents endured.
Columbia University's women's basketball team dominated the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament, capturing the championship with an 81-64 victory over BYU. The Lions led for 96 percent of their five tournament games, turning early season disappointment into a triumphant finish.
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