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Doctors gave mom with 4 stage cancer days to live, but then her church started praying
For Ashley Hallford, being alive is a miracle. The doctors used to think she was incurable, but the Georgia young mother proved them wrong. Like any other woman, Ashley was excited that she would soon be ...
Western New York man adopts 5 siblings, keeping the children together
A New York state man has fostered over 30 children and adopted nearly a dozen. But last Thursday, Oct. 17, was extra special. Lamont Thomas has made a big difference in the lives of five young ...
13 years later, Florida soldier meets students who wrote him letters while he was in Iraq
A group of high school seniors in Stillmore, Georgia, had an opportunity to meet their pen pals face to face on Oct. 18 after more than a decade. Vincent Buggs, a U.S. Army brigadier general from ...
Arizona baby weighing less than 1 pound at birth released from hospital after nearly 150 days
One of the smallest babies ever born at the Phoenix, Arizona, hospital has beaten the odds. Kallie Bender was born on May 24 at just 25 weeks gestation and weighing less than 1 pound was released ...
Teacher breaks down in tears after hungry student asks her for SpaghettiOs
A Tennessee teacher said she was brought to tears earlier this month when one of her students spoke about eating so innocently and there was no food. Brooke Goins, a 21-year-old Jacksboro Elementary School teacher, said ...
Hundreds gather at dying Vietnam veteran’s bedside in Florida thanking him for service
To Gunnery Sgt. John Guglielmino, his last wish, in his later days, was to have his fellow veterans at his bedside. Surrounded by family and friends, the Vietnam vet died in peace at the age ...
Young hotel employee surprised with new car after working solo for 36 hours during Texas fllod
Last month, Tropical Storm Imelda hit Texas leaving at least two people dead and more than 1,000 rescued as floods devastated parts of Texas, according to The guardian. During the flood, a 21-year-old man made ...
William Schreck, oldest surviving retired FDNY firefighter, dies at 104
The city’s oldest retired New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighter William Schreck died at the age of 104 on Thursday, Oct. 17. According to Branch Funeral Home, the veteran and resident of Smithtown, New York, ...
Cheerleader with Down syndrome thriving in California high school
Bella Martinez from Los Angeles, California, has become a collegiate cheerleader with an intellectual disability at John F. Kennedy High School. The 14-year-old has Down syndrome, but that hasn't stopped her from making the cheer team ...
Georgia woman born on Oct. 19, 1919, celebrating 100th birthday
This day 100 years ago, a woman was born. As she turns 100 today, the Georgia woman said she loves nothing more than spending time with family and friends, Bible study, and keeping up with ...
Baby born without skin baffles doctors, but mom says ‘we have faith, that’s all that matters’
When Priscilla Maldonado Gray delivered her baby via an emergency C-section on Jan. 1, the room was completely silent. It was supposed to be a joyful and happy moment, but the Texas mother was put ...
Utah firefighters calm girl’s fears after car crash by offering her to paint their fingernails
When a North Davis Fire District, Utah's Battalion chief and captain were on the scene of a motor vehicle accident, they found a small girl was not injured but very scared. After noticing the child was ...
Pilot retiring after 35 years gives his wings to Central Florida toddler who has Down syndrome
An American Airlines pilot, retiring after 35 years on the job, decided to give his wings to a Central Florida boy with Down syndrome. Capt. Joe Weis gave the special gift to 2-year-old Ki Klitenick, of ...
Protester spits on man wearing MAGA hat and here’s how he responds (Video)
A protester spat in the face of a man wearing a MAGA hat as he had an interview with reporter outside the president's Minneapolis rally on Thursday, Oct.10. “Dave Carlson, a salesman in Minnesota, was sharing ...
Florida man paid off lunch debt for more than 400 students, hoping others follow suit
When Jupiter real estate agent for Echo Fine Properties, Andrew Levy, came across a Facebook post about a plea for help along with lunch debts for more than 400 students at schools in Jupiter, Florida, ...
Boy battling rare cancer asked for cards for his 10th birthday
A 9-year-old boy from Louisville, Kentucky, who is fighting a rare form of cancer is asking for birthday cards for is 10th birthday on Oct. 17. Carter Willett was just 8 years old when he was ...
Video of a 3-year-old boy reciting his daily affirmations on his way to school goes viral
It was a captured moment when a toddler from New York City enthusiastically recited his daily affirmations—three short sentences that touched the hearts of many on social media. "I am smart. I am blessed. I can ...
Happy Birthday to San Antonio’s woman, OMG, who turns 109-years-old
The city of San Antonio, Texas, honored a local woman who was celebrating her 109th birthday on Thursday, Oct. 10. Ophelia Marie Gonzalez, affectionately called OMG by loved ones, was born on Oct. 10, 1910, has ...
Army soldier amputated his own leg to save fellow troops after tank crash
At 20, life hit Ezra Maes hard. The Army soldier had to cut off his own leg in order to save his fellow soldiers during Exercise Atlantic Resolve in 2018. Yet, the ordeal does not ...
Saints Demario Davis says he won’t be fined for wearing Man of God headband
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis said he has won an appeal of $7,017 fine handed to him by the NFL for wearing the Man of God headband. Davis wore the headband under his helmet during ...
