‘I can’t thank her enough’: 7-year-old Whitesville girl who saved sister from drowning awarded
Charlotte Bissett, a third-grader at Whitesville Central School, was awarded the Girl Scout Medal of Honor for saving her little sister from drowning.
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How to hike safely in remote areas
Many people have rediscovered the great outdoors in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Social distancing measures have greatly restricted indoor gatherings, but outdoor activities, particularly once …
Nonprofit Leadership Lessons From Dr. Paul Farmer
When the legendary physician and advocate Paul Farmer unexpectedly passed away at the age of 62 in February, he was called a hero, a visionary, and a global health giant. His ideas changed paradigms …
Tim Hardaway and the power of change
A hateful anti-gay comment almost eclipsed Tim Hardaway’s basketball legacy. The former UTEP star committed to changing himself, and finally made it to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
House GOP: Venezuela deliberately releasing violent criminals, sending them to U.S. border
A coalition of House Republicans led by U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, is “demanding answers about Venezuela releasing violent prisoners early and pushing them to join …
Superman & Lois Would Benefit From a More Global Perspective
Smallville is a great setting for Superman & Lois, but ignoring the outside world too much – especially in a crisis – makes the CW show feel small.
Macon County deputy hailed as hero for stopping out-of-control driver at parade
No one was safe as a runaway driver raced through a homecoming parade with kids just feet away. Then, a heroic deputy put his life on the line.
New York boy honored as hero
Harris is said to have saved five lives from the upstairs apartment. The city acknowledging his actions with a citation.
St. Charles honors Archer Alexander, a formerly enslaved Black man and Civil War hero
St. Charles County officials on Saturday will honor Archer Alexander, a Black man who was enslaved in St. Charles County. Historians say he saved the lives of Union soldiers during the Civil War.
Watervliet boy honored as hero during July fire
Harris is said to have saved five lives from the upstairs apartment. The city acknowledging his actions with a citation.