When the Miss USA contestants walk out onto the stage September 29, history will be made as the first law enforcement officer competes for the top prize at the pageant. Candace Kanavel, the self-proclaimed beauty queen by day and police officer by night, will represent Arizona, Friday, according to a press release from the Tempe […]
A couple meets, falls head-over-heels in love, and only months later they’re at the courthouse tying the knot. It’s a familiar story—except in this case, we’re not talking about a young starry-eyed couple. Instead, it’s two seniors, both over 100 years old John and Phyllis Cook are both residents of the Kingston Residence, a senior […]
They were a father and son team who proved that whatever obstacles you are faced with, hard work and determination will get you through – and the two have become an inspiration to people around the world. For 40 years Dick Hoyt and his son Rick, from Holland, Massachusetts, have run more than 1,000 races, […]
Jimmy Carter has made an incredibly rare appearance as of late, following news that he has entered hospice care. The former US President and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, are in the “final chapter” of their astonishing, much-documented lives, according to their grandson, Josh. It was earlier this year, in February, that it was revealed that […]
Soldiers are some of the bravest souls in the world. Those in the military deserve our utmost respect. These amazing people sacrifice their all for their country, and they don’t even ask for anything in return. Often sent off to nations far away, they are forced to spend their days separated from their family and […]
Sometimes objects hold so much more meaning due to their history. A personal item that might be nothing to one person may be cherished by another because it belonged to a long-lost loved one. The clip below is a story of a Moore, Texas, veteran’s family. In 2003, Army First Lieutenant Jonathan Rosier died in […]
Life is difficult for stray animals. Without a home, these stray animals must forage for their own food and wander around in search of safe havens. And unexpectedly harsh weather, in particular, makes survival even more difficult for these poor animals. However, we are living in a world full of love and care, and there […]
Although it has been 19 years since America was a target of the terrorist attack that took place on September 11 in which around 3.000 people lost their life, we still remember it like it was yesterday. 9/11 stands for sorrow and grief, but it also shows the patriotism of our citizens. On that day, […]
Before making a name for himself, actor Vincent D’Onofrio earned himself a living as a nightclub bouncer, delivering flowers, hanging drapes and driving a cab. He even worked as Yul Brynner’s and Robert Plant’s bodyguard in order to support his dream of finding his place under the Hollywood sky. After managing to land some on […]
A shocking incident, to say the least, took place at the Central Elementary School in Clewiston, Florida, on April 13. Apparently, a 6-year-old student damaged one of the school’s computers and her mom was called to the school to pay the fee, which was around $50. To the mother’s disbelief, her girl was at the […]