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Tom Hanks finds out he’s related to Mr. Rogers after playing him in a film

Are there any celebrities as universally liked as Mr. Rogers? The beloved children’s TV host spent his decades on the air trying to make the world a better place, and served as the perfect role ...

World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday — Happy birthday, Clarence!

Veterans Day was last week, and people all over the United States took the opportunity to celebrate and thank veterans for their service. But one community had even more reason to celebrate a local WWII ...

Former NFL star Warrick Dunn grants homes to single mothers in need — he just gave his 173rd

It’s always nice to see athletes use their success to give back to their communities, becoming heroes in real life as much as they are on the field. Their charitable work can really make a ...

John Travolta says losing 16-yr-old son was “Worst thing that’s ever happened”

John Travolta has had a career of high ups and low downs. The 66-year-old has lived much of his life in the searing spotlight of Hollywood, where critics are quick to pounce on the tiniest ...

‘Days of Our Lives’ cast released from their contracts

The news comes after the show recently introduced a one-year time jump.

Alex Trebek holds back tears after reading ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant’s surprise answer

Legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has been fighting a tough battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past few months. Defying the low survival rates, he’s been hanging tough, continuing to host the show ...

Patrick Swayze’s widow recalls the star’s last words to her 10 years after his death

He had a style and charisma like no other. There have been thousands, even millions, of us who longed for him for several decades after he broke through in Dirty Dancing. Yes, Patrick Swayze forever earned ...

Recovering meth addict shares incredible before and after photos after turning life around

We’re always taught that it’s never too late to turn your life around. Though it may seem as though you’ve taken too many wrong turns, that the odds are stacked so highly against you that ...

Teen ‘Jeopardy!’ champion donates $10,000 to cancer research in honor of Alex Trebek

Jeopardy! fans around the world were heartbroken by Alex Trebek’s announcement in March that he was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, a disease with a frighteningly low survival rate. In the months since, Trebek ...

Teen and Eagle Scout raises thousands to restore 55 war veterans’ headstones

It’s a time-honored tradition that on the eve of Memorial Day scouts across the nation place American flags on the graves of veterans. But when Eagle Scout Austin Erich placed flags on gravestones he noticed ...