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Cancer survivor wins the lottery 4 times — and 3 times in the last year
One Canadian man has had the luck of the draw not once, not twice, but four times.
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NYC teen lost 4 family members in a 2023 killing. Now, she's been chosen as prom queen
It was only two years ago that tragedy struck Ruthann Watson’s family. Now, she’s won prom queen after the NYPD helped get her to the dance.
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10 sets of twins graduate from the same Maryland high school
At this graduation, you might have thought you were seeing double, because among the graduates were 10 sets of twins.
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NYC newlyweds drop wedding ring down sidewalk grate while helping change flat
Tribeca resident Will Whelan helped change a flat tire for his friend just a few feet from a sidewalk grate — then saw his gold wedding band fall between the metal slots.
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Bodega owner gives kids free food for good grades: ‘I like seeing the smile on their faces'
Wail Alselwi, co-owner and manager of Zack’s Finest Deli & Grocery in Staten Island, New York, rewards the hard work of neighborhood students.
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Clemson president is bowled over by his daughter's big moment
Clemson University President James Clements was floored — literally — by his daughter’s college graduation Thursday.
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Buford, dog who rescued 2-year-old boy lost in Arizona wilderness, is showered with gifts
The dog that led a 2-year-old boy to safety after he spent a night alone in the Arizona wilderness is being praised for his heroism with an influx of gifts from strangers.
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When is ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day'? What to know about the annual event
When is the annual event and how did it get its start?
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Rare triple transplant for new heart, kidney and liver saves New York man's life
The triple transplant performed was one of only about 80 done nationwide over the last 20 years.
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Rockefeller Center Christmas tree gets used to build home in community it came from
After providing memories over the holiday season, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will leave a lasting legacy for one family for years to come.
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SEE IT: Dog rescued after falling through icy lake in New Jersey
It was a dramatic rescue in New Jersey, with a dog saved after falling into a partially frozen lake. Video showed an officer crawl across thin ice to pull the pup to safety. NBC New York’s Rana Novini reports.
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Watch: Sheriff's deputy rescues driver from submerged car in California
As rain soaked the North Bay early Tuesday morning, a Marin County sheriff’s deputy successfully pulled a driver out of a car submerged in a flooded creek in a rescue that was captured on the deputy’s body camera.
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Police officer rescues 11-year-old boy who fell through ice on frozen lake in New Jersey
A police officer in New Jersey sprang into action after an 11-year-old boy walked out onto the ice of a frozen pond, then fell into the frigid waters below.
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NJ high school basketball star dominates on the court, even as he battles cancer
A fighter on and off the court, a New Jersey high school basketball star is battling more than just his opponents — and continues to defy the odds.
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One Good Thing: This is what made us happy in 2024
The news can be tough in a world often marked by suffering, disaster and war. Sometimes you need to stop and remember that good things happen all the time, all across the world, and 2024 was no different.
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NJ family celebrates newborn son nicknamed ‘Miracle Mateo'
The term “Christmas miracle” is used a lot, but for a New Jersey family, it came in the form of their 3-year-old son. As a newborn, he was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, but he beat the odds to earn the nickname “Miracle Mateo.” NBC New York’s Brittany Miller reports.
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IHOP worker says she was fired for feeding a homeless man, but would ‘do it again'
A woman in the Sunshine State says she was let go from her job over an act of kindness.
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Officer saves pregnant woman who called 911 saying her brakes stopped working
An Illinois officer is being hailed a hero after he jumped into action within minutes when a pregnant woman called 911 to say her brakes had suddenly stopped working and she was quickly approaching a lake.
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A newborn was left at a Florida firehouse. Two decades later, she met the firefighters who took her in
Gloria Lewis, 21, recently reunited with the firefighters who took her in as a newborn after her birth mother gave her up in 2003 by bringing her to a firehouse just days after she was born.
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Missing teenage daughter of Flaming Lips member Steven Drozd has been found
Police said Charlotte “Bowie” Drozd, 16, was safe after going missing in Seattle over the weekend.