Rihanna Reportedly Gives Birth To Baby Boy
Rihanna is reportedly a new mother. The singer gave birth to a baby boy in Los Angeles on May 13, according to multiple reports. The baby’s name has …
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100-Year-Old Holds World Record For Longest Time Spent At One Company
After 84 years and 9 days of service at the same Brazilian textile company that he has worked for since he was 15 years old, …
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Bomb-Sniffing Dog Patron Honored For Saving Lives In Ukraine
Patron, a bomb-sniffing dog, was honored for his efforts in Ukraine. Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy recognized the four-legged hero for …
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Three-Legged Dog Battling Cancer Rescues Baby Otter From River
A three-legged dog battling cancer in Minnesota came to the rescue of a baby otter by jumping into a river to save it. On its Facebook page, …
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New Treatment Offers Hope To People With Peanut Allergies
For the Ng family, travel once seemed out of reach. Eating out while traveling carried great risk for their daughter, Stella, who faced a severe …
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Oregon Zoo’s Critically Endangered Orangutan Welcomes First Baby
The Oregon Zoo announced that a critically endangered orangutan became a first-time mom last week. The zoo said 20-year-old Bornean orangutan Kitra gave birth to …
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Man Says Mistake Led To $1 Million Lottery Win
A man who recently won a $1 million jackpot said he got a lucky break when a ticket-printing error caused his numbers not to be …
Pandas Celebrate 50 Years At National Zoo By Devouring Ice Cake
April 16 marked the 50th anniversary of the National Zoo’s historic panda exchange agreement with the Chinese government. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the zoo’s …
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Gerber Baby Is Searching For Its Next ‘spokesbaby’
Gerber Baby is on the search for its next “spokesbaby.” The company said children up to 4 years old could enter the 2022 photo search, and …
Betty White’s Mementos Will Be Up For Auction This Fall
Betty White fans will have a chance to own a memento from her career. Julien’s Auctions is putting 1,500 of White’s treasured possessions on the …
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Britney Spears Announces She Is Pregnant
Britney Spears says she is pregnant with her third child, her first with partner, Sam Asghari. In a post on Instagram, the pop star said she took …
Bruce Willis Stepping Away From Acting Due To Cognitive Disorder
Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting as he battles health issues, his family said. The actor’s daughter, Rumer Willis, posted on Instagram that her father …
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Tom Hanks Surprised A Bride On Her Wedding Day And Took Photos With Her
Actor Tom Hanks gave a Pennsylvania bride the ultimate surprise. Wedding photographer Rachel Rowland said the bride was about to hop into a limo when …
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The 2022 World Happiness Report Was Released—Here’s Where The US Ranks
There is apparently a lot to be happy about in Finland. It took the top spot in the 2022 World Happiness Report. The report looks at …
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Zelenskyy Thanks Mila Kunis And Ashton Kutcher For Raising $35 Million To Help Ukrainians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally thanked Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher for their support. In a tweet, Zelenskyy said that the pair had …
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Having A Bad Day? Call This Hotline For A Pep Talk From Elementary School Students
If you’re having a bad day, there are kindergartners in California that could probably brighten it up by giving you a pep talk through a …
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Senate Passes Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The U.S. Senate passed a bill March 15 that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act is co-sponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, …
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Mom Pays Son $1,800 To Stay Off Social Media Until He Turns 18
How much does it cost to convince a child to stay off social media for six years? For one Minnesota mom, it cost $1,800. In …
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Colin Kaepernick Launches Initiative To Offer Free, Secondary Autopsies In ‘police-Related’ Deaths
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick launched an initiative through his Know Your Rights Camp on Feb. 23 to offer free secondary autopsies to those whose …
First Graders Credited For Saving Their Teacher’s Life
A teacher is thanking an entire class of first graders for saving her life. The students at Cedar Hill Elementary in Ardmore, Alabama, are now …
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Mackenzie Scott Donates $133.5 Million To Communities In Schools
An educational nonprofit just received its largest unsolicited donation in its history, thanks to philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. Communities in Schools (CIS) announced the news Feb. …
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Ice Skating Dog Performs, Raises Money For Charity
From a kill shelter to an ice skating rink, an 8-year-old Labrador retriever is putting smiles on a lot of people’s faces — not just …
‘Seinfeld’ Actress Kathryn Kates Has Died At 73
Kathryn Kates, an actress who appeared in “Law & Order: SVU,” “Orange Is the New Black” and “Seinfeld,” has died. According to USA Today and CNN, Kates’ reps …
New Mexico Governor Completes First Day As Substitute Teacher
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham served as a substitute teacher Jan. 26. She decided to step in as the state faces a teacher shortage …
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Statue Of Kobe Bryant, Daughter Gianna Erected At Site Of Helicopter Crash
An artist paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on the second anniversary of their deaths. According to CBS Sports, sculptor Dan Medina erected …
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Volunteers Tied Sausages To A Drone To Save A Stranded Dog In England
A group of volunteers was able to save a stranded dog in England with flying sausages. Millie became stranded in dangerous mudflats in Hampshire after …
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Rare Twin Elephant Calves Born In Kenya
Conservation activists in Kenya say they’ve spotted a rarity in Kenya — baby twins elephants. The newborn twin calves were spotted in the Samburu National …
Animal Shelters Nationwide See Surge In Donations From Betty White Challenge
To mark the 100th birthday of the late Betty White, her fans found a way to pay tribute to the Hollywood icon. On Jan. 17, …
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New Mexico Governor Asks National Guard To Volunteer In Classrooms Amid COVID Surge
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new initiative to staff schools as the state faces a surge in cases of COVID-19. Lujan Grisham …
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High School Football Team Spent Snow Day Shoveling Driveways In Lieu Of Their Regular Workout
Football players at Bethel Park High School in Pittsburgh typically meet in the workout room at 9 a.m. But when school is closed, they take …
Badger Leads Archaeologists To More Than 200 Roman Coins
A badger is being credited with digging up a treasure trove of ancient Roman coins. Archaeologists in Spain say the badger had hidden more than …
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Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Might Prevent COVID-19 Infection
Researchers in Oregon say that compounds found in cannabis could possibly prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering healthy human cells. The study was published …
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Steelers Legend Jerome Bettis Returns To Notre Dame To Finish School
A former NFL player is heading back to school. Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome “The Bus” Bettis left Notre Dame 27 years ago to play in …
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Yankees’ Balkovec To Become First Female MiLB Manager, Reports Say
The New York Yankees are making history. Rachel Balkovec is set to become minor league baseball’s first female manager. According to the Associated Press, she’s been …
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Toddler Dressed As Queen Elizabeth Gets Royal Letter
A toddler in Kentucky has caught the attention of a royal family member for her spot-on Halloween costume. For Halloween, 2-year-old Jalayne Sutherland dressed up …
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‘Full House’ Star Bob Saget Dies At 65
“Full House” star Bob Saget has died. He was 65. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida, …
National Zoo Animals Get To Play Around In DC Snow
Several animals in the nation’s capital got to play around in the snow this week. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo shared adorable footage showing a young …
Kentucky Tornado Survivor Gifted New Car
A Kentucky tornado survivor received a generous gift from fellow veterans. Kentucky National Guard member Chief Billy Burgett was gifted a car donated by a …
Minnesota Community Tracks Down Recipient Of Letter Sent 68 Years Ago
A letter finally arrived 68 years later with the help of one Minnesota community. One day, a letter showed up in Susan Nordin’s mailbox. “And …
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Habitat For Humanity Dedicates First 3D-Printed Home To U.S. Family
Habitat for Humanity dedicated its first 3D printed home to a family in the U.S. in late December. “Looking at this home, you would never …
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Judge Clears Black Woman’s Record 66 Years After She Refused To Give Up Her Bus Seat
Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin. As a 15-year-old Black girl in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1955, Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up …
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Netflix Is Making A Movie About The Grandma Who Invited A Stranger To Thanksgiving Over Text
Netflix is turning a viral holiday story into a movie. Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench have been getting together for Thanksgiving for six years. They …
New Year’s Eve Festivities Will Resume In Times Square, But Only For Fully Vaccinated Attendees
The iconic New Year’s Eve celebration will return to Times Square this year, but all attendees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Mayor Bill …
You Can Watch ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ On PBS This Year
The Peanuts may be on Apple TV+ now, but you won’t need a subscription to the streaming service to watch the holiday specials this year. …
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Kindergartener Hugs Classmates After Each School Day
A kindergartener in Virginia is showing his love for his classmates by hugging them after each school day. WVIR reports that the boy, Shanon Wells, …
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Had A Bad Day? Watch This Australian Toddler Give An Adorable Pep Talk
A family in Sydney, Australia, shared an adorable video of their toddler giving a pep talk filled with positive affirmations. “Hey. I say to myself …
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Animals At Zoos Across The US Are Enjoying Halloween Treats And The Videos Are Adorable
If fall is your favorite season, it appears you’re not alone. Animals at zoos across the country are enjoying spooky season as well. The Oregon …
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US Capitol Police Using Support Dogs To Keep Spirits Up Amid Tough Year
The U.S. Capitol Police has enlisted new members to its ranks — but their main job isn’t to protect lawmakers. Instead, the four-legged USCP members …
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School Named After Oldest Active National Park Service Ranger On Her 100th Birthday
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active ranger in the National Park Service, celebrated her 100th birthday Sept. 22 and she received a gift that is …
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Firefighters At Brooklyn Station Have An Emotional Support Pig
There isn’t a Dalmatian or even a dog to keep firefighters company at Brooklyn’s Engine 239 firehouse. Instead, there’s a 3-month-old piglet keeping watch over …
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Jennifer Aniston Cut ‘anti-Vaxxers’ Out Of Her ‘weekly Routine’
Jennifer Aniston says she has “lost a few people in my weekly routine” who have either refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine or disclose whether …
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