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Quirky
‘I Stopped Breathing’: Traveler Meets Giant Bowhead Whale Face to Face
A traveler came face to face with a whale in a remote Russian bay and said she stopped breathing. Drone shots reveal the true size of the bowhead.
Animal Rescue
Sea Turtle Rescued From Swimming Pool After Wrong Turn in Dark
A 400lb sea turtle rescued from a swimming pool at Rum Point is back in the ocean. Rescuers tagged her and released her the same day she was found.
Animal Rescue
Dolphins Guide Stranded Whale to Safety After 19 Days Trapped
Dolphins guide stranded whale Gail out of a Perth estuary after 19 days in the shallows. Researchers say the pod may have led her all the way to open sea.
Military
Navy Dad Surprises Daughter During Her Birthday Elephant Encounter
A Navy dad returning from deployment surprised his daughter during her birthday elephant encounter at Memphis Zoo, creating a reunion she will never forget.
School
Texas Valedictorian Earns Full-Ride Scholarship While Helping Dad Through Cancer Treatment
A Texas valedictorian earned a full-ride scholarship after balancing school, activities and helping her father through cancer treatment.
Neighborhood Heroes
Arizona Teen Stops Bike Ride to Help Woman With Dementia in 103-Degree Heat
An Arizona teen stopped his bike ride to help a 75-year-old woman with dementia who was wandering alone in 103-degree heat.
Neighborhood Heroes
Off-Duty Firefighter Dives Under Capsized Boat to Save 3 Trapped Children
A firefighter saved 3 children trapped under a capsized boat after diving into the water during a Fourth of July lake outing.
Environment
$14.8 Million Is Headed to Rivers and Lakes Near You – And It Could Mean Better Fishing for Everyone
A $14.8 million investment will fund river and lake restoration projects across 26 states, improving fish habitats, water quality and local communities.