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Military
“Freedom Hill” Village Breaks Ground to Give Veterans and First Responders the Home Security They Deserve
Building Homes for Heroes and Lowe’s break ground on Freedom Hill veterans community, providing mortgage-free homes, support and a lasting tribute.
Funny
Mystery of Eggs in Teen’s Bed Solved When Mom Catches Sneaky Hen on Camera
A family solved the mystery of eggs found in their son’s bed after a camera revealed their hen sneaking inside the house to lay them.
Celebrities
Three Bob Ross Paintings Went To Auction To Help PBS And The Final Price Stunned Everyone
Three original Bob Ross paintings from “The Joy of Painting” sold for more than $600,000 at Bonhams, with all net proceeds supporting PBS and public TV after federal funding cuts.
Military
Birthday Door Knock Leads To Army Battle Buddies Reunion
On his birthday, a veteran opened his door to a shock army battle buddies reunion as his son secretly flew in the friend he hadn’t seen in eight years.
Parenting
Six Chicago Flight Nurses Navigate Pregnancy While Saving Lives
Six flight nurses soaring through 24-hour medevac shifts above Chicago discovered they're all expecting babies, turning their life-saving helicopter crew into an airborne sisterhood of mothers-to-be.
Inspirational
Couple’s 83-Year Love Story Breaks Two World Records
Married in 1942, Eleanor, 107, and Lyle Gittens, 108, have been certified by LongeviQuest as the world’s longest-married and oldest married couple, 83 years strong.
Celebrities
Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin Takes Photo With Fans After On-Pitch Proposal
During a third-quarter timeout at Vaught-Hemingway, former Ole Miss vaulter Drew O’Connor staged a fake field-goal try, dropped to one knee, and proposed to Madison Barnette as Lane Kiffin joined for a celebratory photo.
Neighborhood Heroes
Two Farmworkers Spotted A School Bus Fire And Their Split-Second Move Saved Everyone’s Life
Two farmworkers rushed toward a burning school bus and helped evacuate 20 children. Officials honored their quick thinking and courage, saying every child made it out safely