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Over 300 Paralympic athletes from 26 nations gathered in Cali, Colombia, to close out the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix season with record-breaking performances and inspiring victories. Three-time Paralympic champion Sherman Guity led the charge with a sprint double, nearly matching his own world record.
Marist High School runner Tori Sherman shattered her school's 1,500-meter record by four full seconds at a major Oregon track meet. The rising star clocked 4:41.86, marking a breakthrough moment in her athletic journey.
Sherman Güity just matched the men's 100-meter T64 world record with a blazing 10.61 seconds, equaling a mark that stood untouched since 2015. The three-time Paralympic gold medalist also led Costa Rica to a stunning 14-medal haul at the Grand Prix in Mexico.
Marist High School junior Tori Sherman shattered two long-standing school records this April, posting times that rank among the fastest in state history. The two-time state soccer champion is now making her mark on the track with pure determination and competitive spirit.
Twenty-four first responders pulled a trapped couple from a window as flames engulfed their Sherman, Texas home in April. The victims, who were hospitalized in critical condition, have now recovered and personally thanked their rescuers.
Over 300 Paralympic champions and rising stars from 26 countries are gathering in Cali, Colombia for four days of world-class competition. The event marks the exciting finale of the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix season.
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A microchip helped Dodger the cat find his way back to the Davidson family seven years after disappearing during an emergency move. The heartwarming reunion happened after an animal rescuer flew the cat across the country for free.
Vietnam just joined the upper-middle-income club after nearly two decades of steady growth, and the World Bank says the nation has what it takes to reach high-income status by 2045. The milestone reflects decades of smart reforms and improving lives for millions.
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A delivery truck driver spent 20 years creating a miniature version of every single building in New York City out of balsa wood and glue. His obsessive labor of love just landed in a museum exhibition running through 2026.
Scientists discovered that playing an instrument or singing regularly strengthens your brain against aging and disease. Musicians even experience less physical pain than non-musicians.
When Polly Cleveland's husband developed infected bedsores, she turned to an unusual solution: medical maggots that ate away the dead tissue overnight. Now doctors are rediscovering this FDA-approved therapy that saves limbs and lives without surgery.
The Kansas City Royals are partnering with Hallmark Cards on a $3 billion downtown project featuring a new ballpark at Crown Center. Two-thirds of the funding comes from private sources, creating 85 acres of mixed-use development in the heart of the city.
Thousands of black bears now call the forests around Los Angeles home, leading residents to find creative ways to coexist peacefully. From bear-proofing trash cans to sharing swimming pools, Angelenos are proving humans and wildlife can be good neighbors.
KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff became an internet sensation after calmly finishing her live heat wave report while a cockroach crawled across her neck and chest. Her unshakable composure has viewers calling her a true professional.
The Kansas City Royals are covering museum admission for the fifth year straight, opening doors to Negro Leagues history for everyone in February. Over 50,000 people have visited free since 2022.
Washington's unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in August, marking the second consecutive month of improvement. The positive trend shows more job seekers finding work even as overall job counts dipped slightly.
A sold-out bingo fundraiser in Michigan brought 150 neighbors together to help low-income families afford pet care. The event raised funds to keep spay and neuter services at $70 instead of the typical $400.
Nearly one million fans flooded Seattle's streets to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory in one of the city's largest gatherings ever. Players carried the Lombardi Trophy through crowds, letting ecstatic fans touch the symbol of their championship triumph.
A massive solar farm in rural Oregon just started installing panels, bringing 200 union jobs to a small county while setting the stage to power thousands of homes with clean energy. The project will pump $6 million into local schools and infrastructure over its lifetime.
When Brian Gordon and Ricardo Martinez bought their LA home, they feared the black bears in their pool. Four years later, they've become advocates for peaceful coexistence with their furry neighbors.
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