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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.

Texas deputies pay for hotel room a family couldn't afford amid brutal winter storm

February 19, 2021

Texas deputies pay for hotel room a family couldn't afford amid brutal winter storm

Amid a winter storm in Texas, Harris County sheriff's deputies paid out of their own pockets to make sure a family could stay at a hotel for the night.

Florida dedicates day to charity that builds beds for children in need

February 18, 2021

Florida dedicates day to charity that builds beds for children in need

Sleep in Heavenly Peace was established in 2012 for one reason: to make sure every child had a safe and comfortable place to sleep at night.

Florida police officer buys all flowers from vendor instead of writing her a citation

February 18, 2021

Florida police officer buys all flowers from vendor instead of writing her a citation

A Florida police officer helped out a street vendor by buying up all the flowers she was selling rather than write her up following complaints, according to reports.

Shelter from winter storm offered at Houston furniture store: 'They welcomed us'

February 18, 2021

Shelter from winter storm offered at Houston furniture store: 'They welcomed us'

Shelter from the winter storm that left much of Houston,Texas without power or heat came from an unusual place: a furniture store.

Bob Woodson: Black History Month – here's how we celebrate resilience and the promise of 1776

February 18, 2021

Bob Woodson: Black History Month – here's how we celebrate resilience and the promise of 1776

One year ago this week, a group of scholars, leaders and activists – mostly Black – gathered to defend our nation’s founding, inaugurating a movement we called 1776 Unites.

Montgomery bus boycott: What to know

February 18, 2021

Montgomery bus boycott: What to know

The Montgomery bus boycott was a large civil rights demonstration that saw African Americans in the Alabama city refuse to ride public buses in protest of segregated seating.

Village of tiny homes combats homelessness in Los Angeles area

February 17, 2021

Village of tiny homes combats homelessness in Los Angeles area

Nonprofit Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission opened its first “village” earlier this month, with 40 tiny homes and 75 beds.

Dr. Ben Carson: Black history is American history – and this is why it's all worth celebrating

February 17, 2021

Dr. Ben Carson: Black history is American history – and this is why it's all worth celebrating

That is the beauty of America; we care not about the color of your skin, but the content of your character.