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May 27, 2024

Georgia WWII hero's grave inspires songwriter ballad decades after soldier killed in combat

Songwriter Craig Gleason wrote "The Ballad of Ervin O. Jones" after finding a World War II hero's grave seven decades after soldier was killed in the Battle of Okinawa.

May 26, 2024

American World War II heroes adopted in 'Faces of Margraten' project by 'grateful' Dutch people

Local families have adopted all 10,000 American World War II heroes buried at the Netherlands American Cemetery and are now seeking photos to pair with the names of each U.S. war hero.

May 24, 2024

Spicy grilled shrimp and olive skewers for dinner: Try the recipe

Try this spicy shrimp recipe for your next grilled dinner dish. The meal includes marinated shrimp and jalapeno-stuffed olives on a skewer for a fun twist.

May 24, 2024

Kangaroos on the loose in Texas as police respond to amusing call

A kangaroo was briefly on the loose in Lufkin, Texas, and a video of the animal's encounter with the police has been shared hundreds of times on Facebook.

May 24, 2024

Memorial Day: Important facts about the solemn American holiday

This year, Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 27. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the federal holiday, from its history and traditions to the fallen soldiers who are being honored.

May 23, 2024

Philadelphia couple, ages 102 and 100, get married in 'total surprise' to their families

Marjorie Fiterman, 102, and Bernie Littman, 100, of Philadelphia tied the knot on Sunday, May 19, 2024, after nearly a decade of dating. They met at their senior living facility.

May 22, 2024

Oregon mom's unique birthday tradition she started for 4-year-old son reaches millions on Instagram

A mother from Portland, Oregon, has gone viral after sharing a sweet new birthday tradition that captures the precious moments in her son's life as each new stage hits.

May 21, 2024

Dog goes viral on TikTok for his emotional reaction to watching 'The Lion King'

Winston the beagle has gone viral after his owner posted a video on TikTok showing him emotionally invested while watching the Disney movie, "The Lion King."

May 20, 2024

Rhode Island police officer and shelter pup pair up for rescue and renewal: 'Can achieve great things'

A shelter dog in Rhode Island rejected by multiple families is finally picked by a police officer — who helps the dog finds its purpose in life in a heartwarming, faith-filled family story.

May 19, 2024

Graduation ceremonies canceled: How disappointed grads can overcome ‘milestone FOMO’

Amid canceled graduation ceremonies, some students may experience "milestone FOMO." Mental health experts offer tips for handling the emotions after missing this rite of passage.