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STORIES:
A baby miracle: Maine infant survives violent collision, ejection Six-month-old Gabriel Blaney was ejected from his car seat, soared 25 feet and landed in the snow.
The impactful legacy of a 12-year-old girl and the national movement she sparked She started a movement that has affected tens of thousands of people all over the world.
Local hero helps women re-enter the world after prison A local woman who spent years in and out of jail for drug related offenses is now helping others avoid her fate.
Hero helps apartment residents escape fire A man is being called hero for helping residents out of Terra Creek Apartments on Central Drive in unincorporated Stone Mountain after a morning fire started, Ajc.com reports.
Man hailed as hero in DeKalb apartment fire Tertiary Pruitt II denies that he’s a hero, but a woman he carried to safety during an apartment fire Friday begs to differ.
Waitress helps Crosby man discover serious illness A Crosby man who was in serious pain is a lot better because two strangers took the time to check on him.
Good Samaritan finds missing man who had seizure A missing man who police say took medicine for epilepsy has been found, thanks to the kindness of a stranger.
Good Samaritan helps boys dropped off at wrong bus stop The boys were able to tell the grandmother of another student what street they lived on and she drove them home.
Good Samaritan helps stop attack on Pasco deputy Sheriff’s officials say Dep. Brown tried to subdue him but Flores got his handcuffs around the deputy's neck. That's when the unknown witness to the altercation jumped in to assist the deputy.
Police call boy hero after bizarre car theft A man stole a minivan in South Salt Lake and inside that van was a 12-year-old boy. The boy, asleep in the back seat, ended up saving the suspect from serious injury.
Juan Pichardo, hero cop, released from hospital Pichardo ignored a gun-toting bandit’s threat of execution to help thwart an armed robbery at a friend’s Bronx car lot, an eyewitness said Friday.
NJ hero & Rise Up Gallery empower disabled artists from JC to Miami Jersey City’s got an art scene of movers and shakers but few can say they’ve done what David McCauley has in the past two years.
5K race helps abandoned and neglected children You can use your superpowers to help make sure abused and neglected children are placed in safe, permanent homes.
Charities in NY raise $400M for Sandy relief Charities in New York state have raised more than $400 million for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
Quadruple amputee's new hands It's the simplest thing, the grasp of one hand in another. But Lindsay Ess will never see it that way, because her hands once belonged to someone else.
Living organ donors receive ‘Gift of Life’ award The inspiring ceremony, held at the historic Mission Inn in Riverside, Calif., honored living individuals who gave the gift of life to someone by becoming a living organ donor.
Unsung hero: helping the homeless The generosity of one woman inspired others to help out a stranger.
Jayden Lamb a 'hero among us' Jayden Lamb, the Bullock Creek boy who has inspired people worldwide to “pay it forward,” has been named one of People magazine’s Heroes Among Us.
Randolph nurse honored as ‘Hero on the Home Front’ The Morristown office of Bayada submitted Sandra’s name nationally based on letters of commendation from patients and caregivers in addition to the recognition of the office staff of Sandra’s dedication to Bayada and their patients.
Unsung Hero: Janet Kandoian, the indomitable 'Miss K' She estimated that she’s taught more than 800 students, and that she keeps up with at least 100 of them.
US Army National Guardsman gets hero's welcome Sgt. First Class Frank Mitchell returned to the Bay Area in time for the holidays after a year deployment in Afghanistan.
Deadline approaching to nominate an unsung hero in Clermont County Nominations for the annual Salute to Leaders event honoring unsung volunteers and leaders throughout Clermont County are due Jan. 8.
California lawmaker proposes 'homeless bill of rights' Advocates say the homeless, some of them mentally ill, often are looked down upon, threatened, verbally abused and otherwise harassed because of their appearance or mannerisms.
WORLD:
Hero police save man in Eccles bridge jump threat Courageous police officers saved a man’s life when he attempted to jump off a bridge.
Pakastani girl hero, Malala, released from hospital If you’ve been following the story of Malala Yousafzai, the teenage Pakistani girl of remarkable courage who was shot by the Taliban for fighting for the rights of all Pakistani girls to go to school, you’ll be delighted to hear this news:
Model makes miracle recovery after terrifying hotel fall A model who fell 80ft from her Spanish hotel balcony has learnt to walk again.
My miracle brother gave me gift of life A cancer sufferer today revealed how her younger brother has given her the gift of life.
Leaders of Sudan, South Sudan start talks to defuse tension The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan met late on Friday to try to defuse hostility that has simmered since the south broke away in 2011 and restart cross-border oil flows to rescue their crumbling economies.
Iraq's al-Sadr visits church, site of 2010 attack Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr reached out to Iraq's religious minorities Friday, visiting a Baghdad church and a prominent Sunni mosque.
Ghana leader appeals to rivals for unity before inauguration Ghana's president called for political unity on Friday, reaching out to rivals.
FURRY
FRIENDS:
NY boy's turkey call saves lost dog The 17-year-old dog was roused from a snow bank by Austin Gibson's noise.
Good Samaritan rescues abused puppy A three week old Pit Bull pup is lucky to be alive. He is being nurtured and cared for by good Samaritans Friday night who learn of his ordeal.
Donors ‘chip in’ to raise money for Dallas puppy A new program, aimed at raising money for Dallas animals in need, is already proving successful.
Abby Grapengeter, miracle dog When there’s an amazingly brave and heroic family pet like Abby who does something awesome against all odds, we have to talk about it! But first, maybe grab your tissues.
Dog of Good Samaritan killed on I-78 will be returned to family One man is trying to bring a little comfort to a family whose loved one died doing a good deed.
Deer stranded on ice coaxed to safety Massachusetts rescue crews braved frozen waters in two separate rescues today to bring stranded deer to safety.
Animal support sponsors Foster Parrots cares for the abandoned and neglected Animal Support is the proud new sponsor of a rescued cockatoo named Ziggy who lives in the Foster Parrots’ sanctuary for exotic birds and animals.
Another reason why pandas rock: Their blood may save your life The blood of these fuzzy, enigmatic bears may be the key to a potent new antibiotic for humans.
Berlin elephants feast on tasty Christmas trees Elephants at the Berlin Zoo finally got a chance to tuck into their Christmas dinner: A feast of donated pine trees.
Here, Bella! Top pet names for 2012 The survey gathered names of 2.5 million dogs and cats at the Banfield Pet Hospital, a veterinary network in Portland, Ore.
BUSINESS:
High voltage power supply manufacturer holds annual food drive to fight local hunger Over the last few weeks, employees at EMCO High Voltage Corporation have been filling boxes with canned goods and other non-perishable foods.
Miracle bath tub helping girl and others with skin conditions They have a bath tub equipped with a new treatment called Microsilk, when the company heard about Emily's condition, they allowed her to come everyday after school and sit in the tub.
More job opportunities for inner city young adults - Embrace partners with Year Up Embrace kicked off the partnership with a fundraiser delivering a $2,500 check to the nonprofit.
No More Poverty supports Vittana’s Vision With a strong belief that education is a powerful tool in the fight against global poverty, Vittana connects students with lenders who finance their education and training needs.
No More Poverty helps the Himalayan Institute to teach nutrition basics No More Poverty is pleased to announce sponsorship of the Himalayan Institute’s Vida Project, an initiative that seeks to provide rural Mexican communities with the technical knowledge and counseling needed to grow high-yield garden crops and maintain healthy eating practices.
JT Foxx announces six events to benefit charities Attendance at JT Foxx’s $1 million challenge events will be free, but Foxx is asking all attendees to make a small donation to the Eric Trump Foundation, which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or to the Casa Angelina orphanage in Guatemala.
Lowest job cuts in 15 years There were fewer layoffs nationwide in December than in all but one month in 2012, and total job cuts last year were the lowest in 15 years
Stocks head for big weekly gain after jobs report Stocks edged higher after a report showed that hiring held up in December, keeping the Dow on track for its best week in more than six months.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY:
Giant solar flare leaps from sun A solar eruption rising from the surface of the sun, as seen by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory in Earth orbit.
Sun's 2013 solar storm peak expected to hit century low The sun's peak of solar activity this year will likely be the quietest seen in at least 100 years, say NASA scientists who watch Earth's closest star daily.
Computer that writes contemporary music without human help A computer at the University of Malaga in Spain is dubbed “Iamus” after a mythical Greek prophet who could translate birdsong, that’s capable of composing contemporary classical music without human aid.
Second corpse flower a bloomin' miracle A second, secret ''corpse flower'' has bloomed at the Royal Botanic Gardens almost a fortnight after the first titan arum to flower in Victoria drew more than 20,000 to the gardens' glasshouse.
SPORTS:
Joe’s hero of the week: Kevin Prince Boateng What AC Milan midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng did this week in a friendly game against fourth division side Pro Patria might just be the turning point in football’s battle against the scourge of racism.
Local army hero mentors young athletes at the 2013 All-American Bowl Army combat medic Jason Gibson is taking a week away from his normal schedule to serve as a mentor to high school athletes.
Pearland war hero Hutson mentoring at bowl in San Antonio From the playing fields at Pearland High School to the challenging terrain in Iraq, Sergeant First Class William Hutson has encountered some decidedly unfavorable odds.
Oklahoma Christian professor honored as community hero at Oklahoma City Thunder game Longtime Oklahoma Christian University physical education professor, coach and administrator Max Dobson was honored as a Devon Community Hero on Monday for his decades of work with special-needs children.
High school sophomore Gabrielle Gary's no-look 3-point shot gets national attention A high school basketball player is getting national attention for a lucky no-look 3-point shot.
'Madcap' Balotelli turns to God in bid to tackle inner demons Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has turned to God in bid to help him get rid of his demons, as the eccentric Italian forward was seen confessing his sins to a chaplain.
Tumour left me in a full body cast Bournemouth winger Wes Fogden is already a miracle man — so a trip to Wigan is no sweat today.
Silver Creek honors worthy 'Hero' in Wesley Summers The state champion Silver Creek football players swear team manager Wesley Summers had as big an impact on their season as any player or coach.
Trainer Daniel Clarken enjoying the miracle of life Two-year-old Miracles Of Life raced into Blue Diamond contention with a mind-blowing performance at Morphettville yesterday.
LEISURE:
Dancing miracle Moving on the balls of her feet, she finds joy, a place where the rhythm of dance silences seizures and a disease.
Miracle survival of family who inspired new tsunami movie She was petrified, alone and convinced she was dying – but in a miracle that inspired The Impossible, the mum and her family survived
15-year-old civil rights heroine inspires new play Playwright Bianca Sams is presenting ‘’Battle Cry,’’ a play based on the life of little known civil rights heroine Claudette Colvin.
Big Bird helps scientists study brain development Understanding of the building blocks of learning might help diagnose and treat learning difficulties.
LIFESTYLE:
'Biggest
Loser' credits God for life changes While a national audience saw Cahill
work hard at the Biggest Loser ranch in Utah, no one saw the spiritual battles
he and his wife, Darci, fought that year and the previous dozen years of their
marriage.
NY soldiers wed at airport before catching flights Caitlin Murray and Sean Whitney's spur-of-the-moment wedding occurred Thursday in the observation deck at Albany International Airport.
Mum’s pride as her ‘miracle’ babies turn 18 Ryan and Luke Moody re-wrote the textbooks when they were born three months early, weighing just 1lb 14oz each.
101-year-old's secret to longevity Gertrude Halpen credits her long life to humor, bicycling and trips to the gym.
Do you want to live to 100? A variety of factors have combined to add to our longevity.
Willowick mom publishes book aimed at helping young kids deal with bullies Heather Trem became motivated to write the book after her kindergartener told her that she was bullied on the bus to school.
7 resolutions for a better planet Mother Nature took a few minutes out of her busy schedule to share a few thoughts on how to improve the situation here on our planet with some New Year's resolutions that should be taken up by mankind.
How to think like Sherlock Holmes: The value of creativity and imagination Imagination takes the stuff of observation and experience and recombines them into something new.
Like hot chocolate? Drink it in an orange cup "The color of the container where food and drink are served can enhance some attributes like taste and aroma," said study
The 2012 word of the year was Hashtag There were other wins, too, as there were a number of categories with nominations in each also up for votes.
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