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Marine Mom Adopts Platoon

Maureen O'Haire gave birth to five children, adopted another four and cared for more than 50 foster kids. But now she's playing mother hen to an entire platoon of Marines.

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With Down Syndrome and a Passion to Help Others

Simon Eng, 22, has already touched the lives of thousands of children around the world and he wants to help a lot more. Born with Down Syndrome, Eng explains his passion simply, "Poor countries, poor people and poor children—I want to help them."  Despite limited communication skills, Eng began packing school kits for MCC Alberta […]

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Volvo Unveils Sixth Annual Hometown Hero Award Winners

Volvo yesterday announced the top three winning heroes in the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards: After a tragic farm accident involving her son, Marilyn Adams founded Farm Safety 4 Just Kids and set out on a mission to promote safe farm environments across the country. Matthew Sanford, paralyzed from the chest down, became a […]

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Student Attempts Courageous Rescue in Icy Harbor

"Saint John police are praising a 24-year-old university student for his attempts to rescue a man drowning in the frigid city harbour. Alex Scott had been trying to keep the other man's head above water for about 10 minutes."

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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.