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Arizona woman returns 1950s Purple Heart to man's family after finding it at thrift store

February 25, 2021

Arizona woman returns 1950s Purple Heart to man's family after finding it at thrift store

Teresa Ferrin discovered the Purple Heart — along with several other military awards — at a thrift shop in Phoenix, Arizona, where she volunteers once a week.

Chicago teen secures COVID-19 vaccine appointments for hundreds of seniors

February 24, 2021

Chicago teen secures COVID-19 vaccine appointments for hundreds of seniors

Benjamin Kagan is a freshman at Francis W. Parker School in Chicago. When he's not in school or doing homework, he spends a hefty majority of his time "hunting for appointments" for upward of 550 people in the Illinois area alongside a slate of volunteers known as the Chicago Vaccine Angels.

Ohio universities’ tipping rivalry spreads to Florida with $2,800 left for restaurant’s staff

February 23, 2021

Ohio universities’ tipping rivalry spreads to Florida with $2,800 left for restaurant’s staff

An escalating rivalry among college basketball fans in Ohio to leave big tips at restaurants has spilled over to Florida, where generous patrons have started a tipping challenge of their own.

Ben Watson: Black History Month – family and faith continue to inspire, sustain African Americans

February 23, 2021

Ben Watson: Black History Month – family and faith continue to inspire, sustain African Americans

In the human experience, the family is the first form of government, health care, community and early education an individual will encounter.

Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp raises millions to rebuild site after devastating fire

February 23, 2021

Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp raises millions to rebuild site after devastating fire

Within hours, support from over 3,000 former campers, current and former staff members, and volunteers -- who are familiar with the "transformational spirit and friendships that go hand-in-hand" with the camp -- began to pour in.

Texas couple saves stranded delivery driver from brutal winter storm

February 22, 2021

Texas couple saves stranded delivery driver from brutal winter storm

In a now-viral Facebook post, Chelsea Timmons said she was delivering groceries to the family in Austin when her car spun out of control while attempting to go down the family's steep driveway.

Selma's 'Bloody Sunday': What to know about the march for civil rights

February 21, 2021

Selma's 'Bloody Sunday': What to know about the march for civil rights

A peaceful march in protest of racial injustice set out from Selma, Ala., on March 7, 1965, but was met with violent resistance from local law enforcement in an event that became known as "Bloody Sunday."

Oklahoma man provides homeless community with food, shelter

February 19, 2021

Oklahoma man provides homeless community with food, shelter

It took the tremendous effort from a man dedicated to "paying back his second chance at life" ever since becoming sober four years ago.

Chicago community rallies to find lost dog

February 19, 2021

Chicago community rallies to find lost dog

A German Shepard named Toby who went missing during Chicago's brutal winter weather was reunited with his owner this week thanks to the combined efforts of an entire community.

Texas restaurant serves 500 people for free during power outage: 'First hot meal in days'

February 19, 2021

Texas restaurant serves 500 people for free during power outage: 'First hot meal in days'

When winter storms caused widespread power outages in Texas this week, a restaurant in Plano helped people in its community struggling in the cold.