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Benedict Cumberbatch To House Ukrainian Family Who Fled Russian Invasion
"I want to give them some stability after the turmoil that they’ve experienced, and that’s within my home," said the "Dr. Strange" star.
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The Great American Chestnut Tree Revival
More than a century ago, billions of American chestnuts were wiped out by an invasive fungus. Now, scientists are working to restore the tree to its former glory.
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Pet dog rescues family from Big Stone Gap house fire
Not all heroes wear capes — some wag tails. One family dog in Southwest Virginia jumped to action Thursday morning to warn his loved ones of danger — a fire had erupted from the outside front wall of the home.
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Missing her home in Afghanistan, Rabiha found a new one at a local library
Four years ago, 13-year-old Rabiha, her mum and four siblings landed at Melbourne airport. They had spent three days in transit, fleeing Afghanistan. Meeting them at the airport was Rabiha's father, who they were reuniting with for the first time in five years.
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'It was love at first sight': How this 11-year-old girl saved a calf slated for the slaughterhouse
If John Serrati had been told 10 years ago he would someday be the proud owner of a cow, he says you could have knocked him over with a feather. But that day came this summer after his 11-year-old daughter, Zoe Serrati, came face-to-face with a six-month-old calf named Olive.
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Afghan women are sharing photos of dresses to protest the Taliban's black hijab mandate
Afghan women around the world are protesting the Taliban's new hijab requirement in schools by posting photos of themselves wearing colorful traditional dresses on social media.
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‘I’ve got the boy!’ Incredible moment police helicopter spots missing AJ
Incredible footage has been released of the moment missing three-year-old boy AJ Elfalak was found. The toddler vanished from his family’s home in rural New South Wales about midday on Friday. Friends and family began searching the vast property within ten minutes but found no trace of the boy.
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Dog missing for 2 years reunited with family after they saw him on TV
A Wisconsin man who fell asleep with the television on wasn't dreaming when he woke up and saw his missing dog on the morning news.
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Neighbors form a special friendship across a fence and across generations
Benjamin Olson and Mary O'Neill formed a special bond during the pandemic through the fence that separates their yards. Playing with 2-year-old Benjamin became a highlight for Mary, who is just shy of 100 years old, and Benjamin loved making his first best friend.
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The world's most premature baby has celebrated his first birthday after beating 0% odds of surviving
A baby born weighing less than a pound has beaten the odds and celebrated his first birthday, becoming the most premature baby to survive, according to Guinness World Records. When Richard Scott William Hutchinson was born five months prematurely -- recognized by Guinness as the world's most premature baby -- his doctors prepared his parents for the worst.
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Soccer Captain Christian Eriksen Collapses On Field At Euro Tournament
Eriksen was taken away on a stretcher and has been stabilized.
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10-year-old boy who once lived in a homeless shelter achieves remarkable title: chess master
Tanitoluwa "Tani" Adewumi, who once lived in a New York City homeless shelter, has achieved a remarkable title for someone his age: chess master.
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Mumbai man sold his house a to pay for granddaughter's education, inspiring story wins hearts
The internet is quite a mixed bag. It has its moments where one wishes to stay away from it but at times, it shares stories that make us hope for a better world around us. There are pages that aim to bring about positivity during tough times.
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In the first six months of health care professionals replacing police officers, no one they encountered was arrested
DPD Chief Pazen, who is fond of the STAR program, says it frees up officers to do their jobs: fight crime.
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Policeman buys family food instead of arresting them for shoplifting
A US police officer who was called out to arrest a family suspected of shoplifting instead bought them some food so they could have a decent Christmas dinner. Matt Lima was called to a food store in Somerset, Massachusetts, last month, a police statement said. Two women were reported not to be scanning all of their groceries. When questioned, the family said they had fallen upon hard times and could not afford to pay for all the food.
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A 107-year-old Minnesota woman beats Covid-19
Tillie Dybing is a survivor. At the age of 107, the Minnesota woman recently beat Covid-19 after being diagnosed this fall, according to officials at the Ecumen Detroit Lakes community home, where she has lived since 2015.
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Ken Jennings remembers 'deeply decent man' Alex Trebek in touching tribute
Beloved "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek died early Sunday morning at the age of 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Celebrities were quick to share their condolences and fond memories of the television icon. Ken Jennings, who holds the record for 74 straight wins on the show, shared a fun photo of himself and Trebek taking a selfie.
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The Nazis took a precious kettle from a Jewish couple. Some 86 years later, their grandson in Maryland got it back.
The 16th century kettle arrived at Martin Goldsmith's home Oct. 11. When he held it, he was moved to tears.
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Magawa the landmine detection rat given gold medal for bravery
Giant African pouched rat has cleared more than 141,000 square metres of land - the equivalent of 20 football pitches
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Ecuadorian spouses break record as the world's oldest married couple
Julio Mora, 110, and Waldramina Quinteros, 104, of Ecuador, have secured the title of the oldest married couple, according to Guinness World Records.
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