Missouri father uses a funeral to wean daughter off pacifier
Hazel's beloved pacifier had been with her for years. Her father Jake knew saying goodbye could come with tears and tantrums, so he searched for creative approaches to ease the transition.
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Minneapolis bus driver gives barefoot passenger her own shoes
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger.
How a Holocaust survivor and an Illinois teen struck up an unlikely friendship
Janine Oberrotman, 98, and Dhilan Stanley, 14, met a little over a year ago at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and it was friendship at first listen.
Michigan friends recount the moment they rescued a choking raccoon
The raccoon had just stolen a slice of cheese, a harmless caper, until it became clear to everyone that this mammal had bitten off way more than it could chew.
Why a young family decided to move to a tiny Maine island
Isle au Haut, Maine, has a population of about 50 people. Its only businesses are a gift shop and a general store.
Winless for 7 seasons, ultimate frisbee team finds strength in perseverance
Over the last seven years, the Detroit Mechanix have lost every single game, marking the longest losing streak in U.S. professional sports history.
World War II veteran awarded Pennsylvania high school diploma 2 days before his death at age 98
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp served in World War II and stayed in the Marines all the way through the Vietnam War.
How compassion, not just money, helped one student achieve his college dreams
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side.
Woman to celebrate first Mother's Day at home since emerging from 5-year coma
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
A boy gave away his only dollar. In exchange, he was rewarded for his generosity.
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. had just received the dollar for good grades, and it was the only money he had to his name.
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