Steve Hartman on the words that matter
"Just because our skin colors are black and white doesn't mean we can't speak in shades of gray"
On the Road
Michigan woman on a mission to revitalize her neighborhood
Some folks see their hometown for what it is. Meet someone who sees hers for what it could be
Orlando shooting inspires Alabama man to come out as gay
"In the back of my mind I kept thinking, I can't show the sorrow that I have inside without first explaining to the world why I have that much sorrow"
How many mass shootings must we endure?
June 17 marks one year since nine people were gunned down inside South Carolina church -- and five days since 49 more were killed in Orlando
Muhammad Ali remembered by those who knew him least
To really know Muhammad Ali, you need to talk to the people who had just a brush with The Greatest
Partially-paralyzed pianist refuses to stop the music
Norman Malone lost the use of his right hand after a violent attack when he was a child, but that didn't stop him from pursuing his love of playing the piano
Vietnam soldier saved from the dead honors his fellow veterans
After a battle during Vietnam, John Colone was taken to the morgue and marked "DOA" -- dead on arrival
Clean sweep: Janitor sends five kids to college for free
All five children of Fred Vautour -- a Boston College janitor -- went to the prestigious school for free because of a university employee policy
Single dad and daughter bond over braids
Once-inept Florida man mastered the finer points of styling his daughter's hair -- and now shares tips with other like-minded dads
Barista goes extra mile for deaf customer
Virginia man says what Starbucks worker did was a wonderful gesture that he will never forget
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