Young woman hopes her success in becoming Eagle Scout inspires others to join the Boy Scouts
Melanie Lin’s home is a reflection of her path to becoming an Eagle Scout. “If you would have told me when I was 13 that …
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Letters from WWII delivered after being discovered in donated car
Inside a small canvas bag, the story of a family is revealed in letters and photos. “These three are the oldest ones, from like the …
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Rihanna to perform at 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Rihanna will reportedly grace the stage of the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Glendale, Arizona. Halftime show sponsor Apple Music confirmed the news, and …
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Researchers say ‘solar roasting’ could make difference in reducing emissions
Under a wide-open sky, in the middle of the Southwest, researchers are on the cutting edge of cooking. “We are walking through the helix, that …
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Woman bought $32 painting at Goodwill—’Antiques Roadshow’ says it’s worth a lot more
An unexpected discovery at a Phoenix Goodwill led to a viral moment, a chance to be on “Antiques Roadshow” and further proved a woman’s knack …
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Justin Bieber offering fans a month of free online therapy
Justin Bieber is helping his fans and team be the best version of themselves by offering free online therapy. The music star and his wife …
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Man reunites with plane he flew nearly 50 years ago
An Arizona man had a full-circle moment as he was reunited with a plane he flew decades ago. Sean Fowler was walking around Falcon Field …
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Radio Flyer wagons making kids’ hospital stays less scary
A partnership between Radio Flyer and the Starlight Children’s Foundation has helped a Phoenix hospital find a unique way to transport child patients around the facility instead …
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Meet Miss Dolly Star, the mini cow bringing seniors and children joy
Meet Miss Dolly Star, a miniature therapy cow. Residents at Oakwood Creative Care in Mesa, Arizona, a nonprofit day center for people with cognitive disabilities …
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Meet Rosie, the penguin inspiring kids with disabilities
Rosie, an African penguin, might be small in stature, but the penguin brought out big smiles and laughs from a group of children who were eager …
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This 11-year-old boy is starting college next year
At just 11 years old, calculus homework is no match for Monty Hernandez. While other kids his age are hoping to make the middle school basketball …
Grandma and man she mistakenly texted will spend their 7th Thanksgiving together this year
One of the internet’s favorite traditions will continue for a seventh year in 2022 when Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench get together for Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, …
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12-year-old girl writes book on business, launches successful podcast
Neva Lee Recla may only be 12 years old, but she’s already accomplished a lot in her short lifetime — and there are no signs …
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WWII vets take dream flight in iconic aircraft
On the tarmac at Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix, a restored Boeing Stearman Biplane sits at the ready. It’s an unusual sight but iconic to …
Woman delivers 14-pound baby boy after suffering several miscarriages
Cary Patonai and her husband Tim’s home is full of joy this week after adding a significant addition to their family. “Finnley just goes along …
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This music program helps kids stay out of juvenile detention
About 44,000 kids are locked up in juvenile detention centers around our country every day. In Maricopa County, Arizona, a new program is hoping to keep kids out for …
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Man leaves $10,000 tip at restaurant, workers hope to pay it forward
A generous customer left a $10,000 tip for the staff of a Florida restaurant and the workers hope to pay it forward. The Wahoo Seafood …
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NASA released a high-definition, 360-degree view of Mars
In the week since Perseverance landed on Mars, it has already returned stunning images at a quality never seen before from the red planet. On …
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Tesla’s ‘dog mode’ keeps pets cool while the car is off
Tesla released a new feature called “Dog Mode” that might be a game changer for pet owners. Now, if you are on a road trip …
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This doughnut shop is looking for a diaper-wearing, dancing cupid to make Valentine’s Day deliveries
It may not be the standard job description, but with Valentine’s Day approaching (you’re welcome for the reminder), Hurts Donuts in Tempe, Arizona, is in need …
This teen became a published author through Make-A-Wish
A Valley teen who dreamed of becoming a published author is overcoming some tough medical challenges to make it happen, thanks to some help from …
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A family ‘code word’ helped save this 10-year-old girl from a possible kidnapping
Authorities are asking people to be on alert after a man in a white SUV attempted to lure a 10-year-old girl in San Tan Valley, …
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You can now visit an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ bar
A whimsical cocktail lounge themed after “Alice in Wonderland” has opened its doors in Phoenix. Hatter and Hare (formerly called “The Rabbit Hole”) opened last …
This Golden Retriever saved its owner from a rattlesnake bite
A Golden Retriever is being credited with saving his owner from a rattlesnake in Anthem, Arizona, on Friday. According to a Facebook post from Paula …
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Arizona troopers using ‘muscle cars’ to catch unsuspecting aggressive drivers
They don’t look like police cars until the lights go on. Then the pedal goes down. Trooper Jason Seeger drives one of the unmarked “muscle …
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Watch as a snake crawls out from a car hood in Phoenix
Layrd Mahler had quite the Monday morning as he was driving in Phoenix. Mahler told ABC15 he was driving along Shea Boulevard heading east toward Tatum …
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Family reports finding rattlesnakes inside pool noodle
Buckeye firefighters are warning residents after they said a family reported finding several rattlesnakes inside a pool noodle. According to a Facebook post, the family said they picked …
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Is Amazon killing retail or saving it?
From Toys “R” Us and Sam’s Club, to Sears and Macy’s — our favorite stores are struggling to survive in this Amazon world. The future …
One in 1,083,000: This Grandma Survived A Lightning Strike
A Hillsborough County grandmother is exclusively telling Scripps station WFTS in Tampa about her incredible story of survival. “It was just shocking my whole entire …
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This Cactus Looks Just Like Groot From ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
This friendly-faced cactus spotted in Tucson is now taking the internet by storm! People are saying it looks like Groot, a tree-like creature in Marvel’s …
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Schools as landlords? This Arizona school district wants to offer low-cost housing to help attract teachers
There’s no doubt, Prescott, Arizona, is picturesque. There is a quaint downtown, there are lots of shops. But there’s one thing that makes moving there …
This teenager created a new tool for NASA astronauts using a 3D printer
A new tool is heading to the International Space Station, and it’s all thanks to teenager, Austin Suder. It’s call the Carabiner Tool Clip and …
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