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Judges are looking for alternatives to jail time for poor people who face crippling debt trying to pay fines and court fees.
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Companies are Giving Workers Time Off to Grieve the Loss of a Pet
Some companies are starting to adopt policies that allow time away from work –even paid leave–so employees can grieve the loss of a beloved pet.
Community Donates Hundreds of Bags of Pet Food After Shelter Theft -Watch
After hundreds of dollars worth of pet food was stolen, the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire reports donations came flooding in ten-fold.
Woman Tracks Down Sperm Donor, Falls In Love With Him, And Marries Him
Imagine a couple meeting for the very first time, yet their daughter was already a year old. The happy duo was conceived despite incredible odds.
Ukraine Football Captain Gives More Than Trophies To City and its Orphans
Darijo Srna, the fiercely loyal captain of the Donestk professional football club takes care of orphans in the city ravaged by fighting in Eastern Ukraine.
10 Foreign Words to Use - When Saying "I Love You" Isn't Enough
None of these words can be truly translated into English - but their definitions will ring true in any language.
'Miracle' Preemie Baby the Size of a Soda Can Defies Odds After 5 Months
Ellie spent just 2 days longer in the womb than the most premature baby ever recorded to survive. Now, doctors are calling her journey "remarkable."
After Just 2 Months, Teen Asks Teacher to Adopt Him - and She Says Yes
After spending seven years in foster care, Anthony thought he never wanted to be adopted - until he met his English teacher Bennie Berry.
After Student Wakes Up From Coma, Classmates Redo Graduation For Him (WATCH)
After a student missed his high school graduation while in a coma, half his classmates staged a second graduation just for him when he awoke 3 weeks later.
Rainbow and 49 Birds Appear Over Orlando Victims' Memorial: 'We Were All Stunned'
Birds and rainbows offered symbols of peace and hope as thousands gather to remember shooting victims at candlelight vigils in Orlando, Florida.
Wife of Maine's Governor Takes Waitress Job
When the family needed extra money for a new car, Maine's first lady took a job and worked double shifts at a seafood restaurant.
Homeless Teen Bikes 6 Hours To College, Sleeps In A Tent -Determined to Be a Doctor
Offers of help are pouring in for a homeless teen who rode a tiny bike 50 miles in extreme heat to sleep in a tent and find a job before starting college.
Dancing Cop Builds Friendships at Black Lives Matter Cookout (WATCH)
A Kansas cop's dance moves at a cookout with Black Lives Matter protestors is building bridges between police and their community's citizens.
Watch a Dozen Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Rescue Swimmers
When lifeguards were unable to haul these struggling swimmers back to shore, nearby civilians didn't waste a second in lending a hand.
Youth Basketball Team Forfeits Season Instead of Excluding Girls
These 10-year-old basketball players would rather forfeit all of their games than play without their two female teammates.
Dog Completes Hardest Race in the World Just to Find a Home (WATCH)
King Arthur underwent one of the world's most difficult races across Ecuador – and in exchange for his perseverance, he was finally given a loving home.
Watch Two Runners Pick Up Collapsed Competitor, Carry Her to Finish Line
These men didn't hesitate to add a few minutes to their marathon time if it meant helping an exhausted woman cross the finish line.
First Amputee to Cycle With His Hands in the Race Across America
Even though Andre Kajlich lost both of his legs in 2003, he is still going to try and bike 3,000 miles in 12 days.
In Tears, Syrian Girl Thanks Her New Nation on Canada Day (WATCH)
This little girl, a Syrian refugee, inspired even the prime minister with her emotional thanks to Canada on its national holiday.
Instead of a Second Protest, Black Lives Matter Joins Police For a Barbecue
Plans for another Black Lives Matter rally were changed to a community cookout after leaders met with the police chief and liked his idea of building bridges.
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