First-Grader With No Hands Wins National Handwriting Award
7-year-old Annie Clark has just won a national handwriting award, even though she has no hands. The Pennsylvania first-grader was born without hands but took home the trophy and $1,000.
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One-Armed High School Basketball Phenom, Landus Anderson, Soars
High school basketball player Landus Anderson is one of the top players in the state of Florida averaging an impressive 19 points-per-game. And he does it all with the use of only one arm. His parents placed a basketball in his hand when he was only three, and saw the determination that would show up in all areas of his life -- academics, community service, and sports.
Students Create App to Improve Your Public Speaking and Speech Anxiety
This free smartphone app uses artificial intelligence to help users improve their public speaking skills.
Boy Named Blessing was Born With Deformed Legs, But Watch His Award-winning Breakdance Moves
Told by doctors he would never walk like a "normal child", he still felt a passion for breakdancing and now teaches his award-winning moves to students.
Organizations Learn Cheap Tattoo Removal to Help Inmates Get Jobs
This nonprofit teaches others how to provide cheap tattoo removal for ex-convicts and victims of human trafficking who are eager for a fresh start.
Check Out the Crappy First Jobs for Elon Musk, Taylor Swift and Madonna
Which of these ten superstars was a jumpsuit-wearing janitor? And which one was keeping Christmas trees free of insects?
Toddler Wakes Up Right When Parents Agree to Remove Life Support, Doctors Call it Easter Miracle
Dylan's parents were about to unplug their toddler from life support – but then they all witnessed what doctors called an Easter miracle.
All 955 Gold Miners Who Were Trapped Underground Have Been Rescued
Almost 1,000 miners were trapped underground after a massive storm knocked out power to the mine – but they have finally been rescued.
Community of Tiny Homes Breaks Cycle of Addiction and Homelessness for Single Moms
Acres of Hope in Northern California is breaking the cycle of homelessness for addicted single moms, reuniting them with kids in a tiny home community.
Paraplegic Mum Duct-taped to a Friend Gets to Go Surfing (WATCH)
50 year-old Pascal Honore became paraplegic after a car accident 18 years ago but has recently experienced surfing for the first time by being taped to the back of a young Australian surfer, Ty Swan.
"Hangover" Producer Brings College Program to Juvenile Inmates, Changing Lives
The film producer responsible for the Hangover films teamed up with a young inmate to create an innovative college program that allows hundreds of prisoners to study and live together in prison. It rewards good behavior and those who want to learn -- with great results.
Can 'Depression' Be Good For You? An Enlightened Look at the 'Epidemic'
Depression has become a label put on all manner of human suffering, but more importantly, we should remember that 'depression' can be good for us-and humanity.
Formerly Homeless Bus Driver Wins Awards Because He Never Stops Smiling - And His Passengers Love It
London's favorite bus driver has only been on the job for 16 months - but his cheerful disposition has won the former homeless ex-convict several awards.
Her Successful Life Without Arms: Inspiring Film Gains Support
Thirty years ago, Jessica Cox was born without arms. Since then, she has accomplished more than most of us with two hands, earning everything from a black belt to a pilot's license (and a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records). Now, she's helping children with disabilities in Ethiopia.
Female Iraq War Vet Who Lost Legs is Elected to U.S. Congress
Not only is she one of the historic class of 2012 women elected to the US Congress this week. Not only is she the first Thai-American woman to be sent to Capitol Hill. Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq War veteran, a U.S. Army helicopter pilot who lost both of her legs in combat. The impressive Duckworth was born in Bangkok, Thailand, to an American father, a U.S. Marine Corps officer.
Teen Born Without Legs and One Arm is Now World Swimming Champ
Born missing both legs and one arm, Kayla Wheeler's doctor recommended swimming as a form of physical therapy. Now, at age 16, Wheeler is literally breaking world records. (And when she's not swimming, Wheeler also plays baseball, bowls and skis.)
Zach Hodskins, One-handed Basketball Player, Gets Shot On College Team
Georgia teenager Zach Hodskins was told he'd never play college basketball, but now he's earned a spot on one of the nation's top teams, the University of Florida. The 17-year-old was born without the lower half of his left arm. He loves to flip stereotypes of his disability around.Read More
High School Genius Overcomes Poverty, Earns $3 Million in College Scholarships
The success story of Lloyd Chen, 17, is the stuff that dreams are made of. Raised in poverty by a single mom who emigrated from South Korea to the U.S., the California teen recently received nearly $3 million in full scholarships, earning one at every top university to which he applied.
How an Ex-con Went from Selling Drugs to Culinary School in Paris
By the time Cesar Gutierrez was 16, he had already gone to jail twice, experimented with gang life, sold drugs and ran away from home. Today, the 22-year-old works at a popular Manhattan restaurant as a sous chef and has cooked with renown chef Daniel Boulud.
I Died in 2001 - But Look at Me Now: Ex Auto Racer Wins Paralympics Gold
A horror crash almost cut the Formula One racing driver in half - but now he's back and has won two gold medals in handcycling at the paralympic games in one of the most heartwarming tales of London 2012.
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