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Nonprofit helps kids battling childhood cancer with special hand-knit beanies
A nonprofit is helping kids who are battling childhood cancer with their “Magic Yarn Project,” which provides kids with hand-knit beanies.
Handyman makes priceless find during routine home inspection
A handyman found a wedding cake topper from 1954 during a routine home inspection for a house that was up for sale. An accompanying note identified the couple who it belonged it.
Thousands gather in St. Louis to watch hot air balloon race
Thousands gathered in St. Louis, Missouri to watch hot air balloons take flight and race. The Great Forest Park balloon race is the second longest-running balloon race in the U.S.
Los Angeles researchers find multiple fossils buried underneath school
Researchers in Los Angeles found fossil bone beds, shell layers and teeth from megladon sharks and bones from ballen whales underneath one school.
More than 300 swimmers compete in open-water race off Florida Keys
More than 300 swimmers competed in an open-water race off the Florida Keys. Athletes swam to Alligator Lighthouse off Islamorada, around the lighthouse, then back to the start line at Amara Cay Resort.
13-foot albino Burmese python gets new home in New York
Last month, a local zoo received an email about a 13-foot albino Burmese python being kept at a home in New Hartford, New York. But it’s illegal to own a python in New York state without a permit.
North Carolina teen among youngest pilots in the US
A teenager from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is among the youngest pilots in the U.S. Tyler Moore earned his private pilot license this week, just days after he celebrated his 17th birthday.
Idaho police officer gets involved in the community in an unconventional way
Officer Benavides used to skate during his teenage years and says it was fairly easy to get back to the basics in an effort to connect with his community.
Kentucky father goes viral for expressing his gratitude
A father in Kentucky is going viral on social media for expressing his gratitude. David Lorimer says a year ago, he noticed his mental health was declining, so to improve that and have a more positive outlook on life, a coworker suggested that the college administrator keep a gratitude journal.
Iowa mother reunites with officer who helped deliver her baby boy
An Iowa mother was recently reunited with the police officer who helped deliver her baby boy. Katrina Mahoney says she was on the way to the hospital when her baby just couldn’t wait to enter this world.
Pope Francis hosts more than 107 comedians at the Vatican
Pope Francis recently hosted more than 107 comedians at the Vatican. Some of the A-listers who attended the event were Whoppi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon and Chris Rock, to name a few.
Usher to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at BET Awards
After a Las Vegas residency and hitting the stage for this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, R&B legend Usher is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming BET Awards next month.