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Vote for America's Favorite Heroes

Less than one week remains to vote for your favorite hometown heroes in the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards. The winner, "America's Greatest Hometown Hero" will receive a new Volvo car every three years for life.

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Ballet Dancer, 88, Makes Debut

"An 88-year-old Cambridgeshire man has starred in his first ballet after taking up dance at the age of 79."

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Inspirational Basketball Player Defies Disability

A boy plays division 1 basketball, averaging 18.6 points per game, even though he was born with only one hand.

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Honest New Yorkers Follow Clues to Find Camera Owner

Alan was devastated to lose the pictures but a few weeks later learned that some honest and industrious New Yorkers had tracked him down based on clues in the photos, and would be sending the camera back.

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Muslims Who Saved Jews During The Holocaust Finally Honored

It's important to recognize our heroes and allies that have aided us throughout history – no matter the race or religion.

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Champion Athlete Turned Quadriplegic Still Inspires Millions (Video)

Confined to a wheelchair, his left leg missing below the knee, Jim MacLaren, a former triathlete inspires millions with his remarkable inner strenth and gratitude for life.

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Afghan Widows Returned to Society With Carpentry Skills

Fatima is an Afghan widow who has established a carpentry school in Kabul to teach other widows the craft. With their new education, the women can earn bread for their families through their own hands.

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Lone Lawyer in China Fights for Victims of Pollution

From a spartan office on a university campus, law professor Wang Canfa has gained fame for the legal battles he was waged for thousands of victims of polluters across China.