# Inspiring

Down Syndrome Student Crowned Homecoming Queen

Not only does Rachel Cooperstein have Down syndrome, she participates as a regular cheerleader in the all-inclusive squad at San Francisco's Dublin High School, and was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday night -- a title her fellow classmates were thrilled to give her in a secret ballot.

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Dalai Lama, Passionate About Science, Advocates at Stanford for Secular Compassion

The Dalai Lama returned this week on his third visit to Stanford University, drawn to the scientific research conducted at its Center for Compassion and Altruism Research, which was partially funded by the spiritual leader. The Center is at the forefront of a growing movement to bring the tools of psychology and neuroscience to the study of empathy, compassion and altruism.

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Robber Returns Loot to Homeless Man

A man said he was robbed at gun point in York, Pennsylvania -- but when he told the robber he was homeless, the man gave the all items back, police said.

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Man Risks Border Crossing to Help Impoverished Farmers Build a Co-op

Most Mexicans cross the border to find work and send money home to impoverished families, but Jesus Hernandez's reason was different: He was crossing the border so others wouldn't have to. His mission was to help impoverished Mexican farmers by starting a coffee co-op.

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Sick Child Leads to Astounding Opportunity for Poor Mexican Farmers (Part 2)

In the small town of Emiliano Zapata, farmers struggle to find a viable way to get their fruit to market. Meanwhile, much of it rots on the ground. A plan to build a processing plant may hold the key to their future -– and a sick child may be to thank. (Part 2 of the Award-winning series, Crossing Lines)

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9-Year-old Boy Gets Big Surprise From Car Company for Feeding Homeless

If you have 24 more hours of a year to do something kind, why not go big? One car company did...

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Principal Surprises Student With Star Wars Squad and New 3D Arm (WATCH)

This armless 2nd grader was given a new hope for dexterity when Darth Vader and company came to his school delivering a new 3D-printed prosthetic.

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Instead of 'Million Dollars in Tickets' Cop Gives Helpful Advice, And His Cap

This young mother expected big fines for expired tags and more, but the cop told her how to fight the tickets, then made friends with her toddler.