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June 5, 2017

In Yosemite first, climber scales El Capitan without ropes

A California rock climber has become the first person to conquer Yosemite's El Capitan without using ropes, USA Today reports.

June 5, 2017

Ballet dancer becomes NYC subway hero

Not all heroes wear tights—but New York City man Gray Davis does, in his job as a dancer with the American Ballet Theater.

June 5, 2017

California homeless veterans move into apartment built from recycled shipping containers

Once-homeless veterans have now found a home at a complex in Midway City, Calif. that’s built entirely from converted shipping containers.

June 4, 2017

Illinois man jumps into moving car to save a stranger's life: See the video

An Illinois man risked his own safety to help a complete stranger suffering a seizure, and it's all caught on dash cam.

June 2, 2017

Louisiana woman, 98, breaks state record for oldest skydiver

A woman broke a record in Louisiana on Thursday to become the oldest person to skydive in the state at the age of 98.  Sara Simmonds, 98, decided in March to go skydiving with her friends, according to KALB.

June 2, 2017

Arizona military mom finds surprising note on her car

It was a random act of kindness of sorts, for the parents with two sons who are serving in the nation's military.

June 2, 2017

Scripps National Spelling Bee: Sixth-grader spells 'marocain' for the win

Twelve-year-old Ananya Vinay has won the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee.

June 2, 2017

Florida restaurant helps soldier pull off surprise homecoming for dad

A soldier received a memorable homecoming on Tuesday when he surprised his dad in Florida on his birthday with a little help from a restaurant, a family said.

June 1, 2017

California woman, 98, sends thousands of letters thanking troops overseas

A California grandmother is keeping snail mail alive by sending thousands of handwritten letters to troops overseas.

June 1, 2017

Texas police officers, firefighters rally to save child's birthday

A Texas mother is hailing her town’s police and fire departments for saving her son’s birthday.