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Fifteen ancient Greek treasures worth nearly $3 million, some looted from Crete in 1964, have been handed back to Greece in New York.
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Fast-Food Worker Who Bought Coworkers Snacks Gets a Surprise Hummer

A fast-food worker who spent his first big paycheck on snacks for his coworkers has been surprised by his boss with the keys and title to a Hummer.

Boat-Struck Sea Turtle Learns to Swim Again in 3D-Printed Harness

A young sea turtle left too weak to swim after a boat strike is rebuilding its strength in a harness its rescuers 3D-printed specially for it.

Softball Teen Surprises Stepdad With Senior Night Adoption Request

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High Schooler Recruits His Football Team to Build Wheelchair Ramp For Boy With Spina Bifida

A 5-year-old needed a wheelchair ramp, and a church crew of four had a tough build ahead – until one football player started making calls.

Grandma Shakes in Disbelief as All Three of Her Kids Announce Twins

Kaylie had twins, then her sister did too. When their brother called late after his ultrasound, jokes about three sets of twins got real.

Bride Who Dreamed Of A Big White Wedding Instead Rappels Off A Cliff

Kristyn and Dennis ditched the traditional wedding for an epic adventure wedding that included a cliffside ceremony, rappelling and plenty of adrenaline

Teacher Saves Neighbor From Fire After Crossing Broken Glass Barefoot

A teacher saved his neighbor from a fire after smashing her back door with a rock and crossing the broken glass in bare feet.

Missing 6-Year-Old Found in Michigan Woods After Trail Camera Alert

A missing 6-year-old was found calm in the Michigan woods after four and a half hours, thanks to an alert from a private trail camera.

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A man could not believe his eyes when he was surprised by his beloved sister – who he had not seen in 16 years.