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After years of exhaustion and uncertainty, actress Selma Blair has achieved something remarkable: she's relapse-free from Multiple Sclerosis. For the first time since her 2018 diagnosis, she has the energy to dream about the future again.
After a tornado destroyed greenery three years ago, volunteers are creating a living fence of evergreen shrubs along a historic Selma cemetery. The project restores beauty while giving families visiting graves a quieter, more peaceful space.
Seven women who've faced discrimination and hardship just received $17,000 in scholarships to pursue their educational dreams. WISE Women of Blair County is proving that second chances and community support can change lives.
A passenger filmed Navy veteran James Blair struggling with knee pain while refueling planes at John Wayne Airport. Strangers responded by donating over $135,000 to help cover his medical expenses and living costs.
The churches, bridges, and parks where Americans fought for equality still stand today, inviting visitors to walk the same ground where courage changed a nation. From Birmingham to Selma, these landmarks tell the story of the movement that transformed American life.
Fifth-seeded Michigan State overcame a halftime deficit and survived a last-second three-point attempt to edge 12th-seeded Colorado State 65-62 in the NCAA Tournament's opening round. Grace VanSlooten's double-double and Kennedy Blair's clutch shooting powered the Spartans' comeback despite facing an inspired underdog playing without their leading scorer.
Joanne Sassano survived breast cancer in 2007 and again in 2024, thanks to early detection through regular mammograms. Now she's leading Blair County's Relay For Life as ambassador, sharing her story to encourage others to prioritize preventive screenings.
After three silver medals and years of near-misses, bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor finally captured Olympic gold in the women's monobob at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The victory ties her with Bonnie Blair as the most decorated female Winter Olympian in Team USA history with six total medals.
A Utah woman spotted an airplane refueler limping in pain at John Wayne Airport and launched a viral campaign that changed his life. Within a month, strangers donated nearly $175,000 to help the Navy veteran retire and care for his mother.
Women entrepreneurs in Yorkshire face stark barriers, but new research is breaking them down. A University of York team just mapped a path to unlock billions in economic potential.
When a Tennessee mom went into labor 30 minutes before landing, two vacationing paramedics stepped up with blankets and a shoelace. Baby Brielle arrived healthy at 5.5 pounds, just as the wheels hit the Portland runway.
Kyle Dreesen, battling Grade 4 brain cancer, made a bucket list wish in November: watch his beloved Seahawks reach the Super Bowl and go with them. After Sunday's NFC Championship win, he's halfway there.
When an EF4 tornado devastated Enid, Oklahoma, volunteers from across the region dropped everything to help. Strangers became helpers, proving that compassion shows up when communities need it most.
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A quirky fundraising event in Altoona, Pennsylvania, turned a steer's bathroom habits into hope for disabled children. Cow patty bingo raised money to build custom baseball fields where kids in wheelchairs can play America's favorite pastime.
Hundreds gathered at Civitan Park in Belpre, Ohio, for Relay for Life, where cancer survivors and caregivers shared stories of resilience while raising funds for research and patient support. High school senior Sophie Boothby, who beat a brain tumor at 16, served as grand marshal and reminded everyone that attitude matters as much as treatment.
Cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters gathered at Civitan Park in Belpre for Relay for Life, celebrating those who've fought cancer while raising money for research and patient support. High school senior Sophie Boothby, who survived brain cancer at 16, served as grand marshal and shared her journey of resilience.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured stunning new images of the Crab Nebula, revealing how the remnants of a supernova witnessed in 1054 are still expanding at 3.4 million miles per hour. The images mark 25 years of tracking this cosmic explosion's evolution.
New Zealand's white-ball captain Mitchell Santner will join his team for the first Test against England next week, recovering faster than expected from a shoulder injury. The all-rounder's return strengthens an already formidable Black Caps bowling lineup ahead of the Lord's showdown.
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Britain just removed the last hereditary seats from its House of Lords, completing a reform started 25 years ago. No one will inherit a lawmaking seat just because of their bloodline anymore.
The Newcastle Jets claimed their first-ever A-League premiership in the most unexpected way: their fiercest rivals helped seal the deal. When the Central Coast Mariners defeated second-placed Auckland, they handed Newcastle an unbeatable lead with one game to spare.
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