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Jeanne Goddard

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Young Homeless Mom Fighting Cancer Surprised With New Home

Lunchtime conversations with strangers can sometimes lead to miraculous luck. Such was the outcome for an Alabama woman working at a sandwich shop whose friendship with a compassionate Methodist Pastor led to a fresh start.

Woman Loses 276 Pounds With Simple Plan Instead of Surgery

Theresa Borawski primarily relied on an electric wheelchair to get around. She hadn't even walked to the mailbox in two years. That was March 2011, when Borawski weighed 428 pounds. It took a decisive moment and some will power but she changed her eating habits and lost 276 pounds, and became a participant in life once again.

US Industrial Output Rebounds Strongly in April, Jobs Returning from China

Industrial production in the U.S. surged in April, with the data from factories, mines and utilities rising 1.1 percent, the strongest gain since December 2010 and well above expectations. Over the past 22 months, if you dive into the numbers, you'll notice several positive manufacturing trends, according to a new government report.

Two New Studies Show Acupuncture Relieves Hot Flashes

Women suffering from hot flashes associated with menopause may have another alternative to hormone replacement therapy, according to two new studies showing that treatment with acupuncture significantly reduces the severity and frequency of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.

Ton of Pharmaceuticals Kept Out of Michigan Rivers (Earth Day Follow-Up)

The EPA is now funding efforts to help Americans dispose of their old and unwanted pharmaceuticals in a safe manner. In honor of Earth Day, 2,400 residents in Michigan collected one ton of pharmaceuticals and personal care products and delivered them for proper disposal instead of flushing them down the drain.

Tennis Stars Rally For Peace at US Open

Stop War, Win Tennis was the mantra last week as India and Pakistan, in a show of unity, found themselves sitting on the same side as two tennis stars from the traditionally warring nations joined together on the court in the US Open Men's Doubles final.

Strong Consumer Sales and Big-Ticket Purchases for Businesses

Consumers ignored the scary headlines and handwringing and went clothes shopping anyway in September, creating solid sales gains for the nation's biggest retailers. Another positive note was report this week showed businesses ordering more big-ticket items in August.