It’s often said that the youth of today have no respect for their elders. In certain instances, that’s perfectly true; young people should show more appreciation for those who helped build our country as we know it today. However, it’s not always the case. There are plenty of actions performed each day by young people…
It’s wonderful to celebrate the beginning of a new life with a loved one by attending their wedding. The guests of USMC Sgt. Joshua Newville and Senior Airman Emily Leehan’s wedding were expecting a good time, and they got it, but they also saw one of the most unforgettable scenes in history. Leehan had also…
Randy Guijarro’s discovery of a photograph of Billy the Kid playing croquet is a remarkable story of hidden gems waiting to be found. This seemingly ordinary image, once valued at just $2, has turned into a multimillion-dollar treasure. Guijarro’s journey from purchasing the photograph in a thrift shop to uncovering its historical significance is truly…
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It’s always heartbreaking when a dog is abandoned, but thankfully many of these mistreated dogs get a second chance in amazing new homes. Like one dog, who was abandoned in the park earlier this year, but is now living it up in some very special new surroundings… In February, Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, in…
It’s truly remarkable the difference a haircut can make, especially for a dog. Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted. Recently, one stray dog was found with so much fur she “looked like a wig” — until a rescue gave her a life-changing makeover. Mac’s…
FATOU, WORLD’S OLDEST LIVING GORILLA, TURNS 67 — HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Some animals are blessed with exceptionally long lives, and a special few even hold the distinction as the oldest living member of their species. Fatou, the “grande dame” of the Berlin Zoo, is believed to be the world’s oldest living gorilla — and this week…
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RARE CLOUDED LEOPARD KITTEN BORN AT OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO — WELCOME TO THE WORLD It’s always a special moment when a new animal is born — there’s nothing cuter than a newborn baby animal. But it’s even better news when the newborn is a member of a rare, at-risk species: each new birth is good…
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After receiving rejections from her mother and twenty additional families hoping to adopt her, a young girl’s luck has changed. The adoption tale of Luca Trapanese and his daughter Alba has gone viral for many reasons, but perhaps most notably because of the rarity with which social services will award custody to a single, homosexual…
A 13-year-old boy named Ethan stood nervously backstage, his heart pounding with excitement and anxiety. The bright lights of the talent show stage beckoned him forward, and he took a deep breath before stepping into the spotlight. With a microphone in hand, he looked out at the audience and the panel of judges, feeling a…
All animals are beautiful but for one lucky horse-breeding couple they thought their new animal addition was extra special. Coconut the horse was born in Melbourne, Florida and Scott and Jackie Nelson couldn’t believe it when they saw her. At just two days old they had to capture her beauty to show the rest of…
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