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Doctors told mom her son wouldn’t live past 11 – now he’s celebrated his 63rd birthday

It could be argued that one of the most important things in this world is valuing fellow human beings equally, regardless of race, religion or appearance. My parents worked tirelessly to remind me that every ...

8-year-old applies for dishwashing job at restaurant so he can buy his own Xbox

When faced with a dilemma Nash Johnson knows exactly what to do in order to achieve the desired outcome. The eight-year-old wanted an Xbox, but didn’t have any money. So he took matters into his ...

Single gay man adopts 5 kids with special needs to offer them the care they deserve

When it comes to having a compassionate heart and the will to change the lives of others in a positive way, few can compare to Ben Carpenter of Huddersfield, England. Here at Newsner, we encounter ...

Special needs teen walks on his own for the first time after 8 years in wheelchair

Some people say there is no such thing as miracles, but watching one special needs teen walk again after 8 years in a wheelchair, it’s hard to describe it as anything else. Daniel Stein is ...

Mom gives birth to ‘black & white twins’ – teaches them to love their differences

After an 8-year struggle Judith Nwokocha was thrilled to discover that she was pregnant. The 38-year-old Nigerian-born photographer from Calgary fell pregnant with her husband, who is also black, through IVF and later discovered that ...

Ann Turner Cook, the original Gerber baby, celebrates 94th birthday – Happy Birthday, Ann

Call it a nostalgic nod to the past, but I for one count the original Gerber baby as a national treasure. Ann Turner Cook was just 4 months old when she was immortalized as the ...

Roy Rogers’ son recalls last thing the “King of the Cowboys” did before passing

Roy Rogers starred in almost 200 movies and TV series combined over the course of his career. The “King of the Cowboys”, as he would come to be known, passed away in 1998, aged 86, ...

“Pawn Stars” Old Man Richard Harrison’s final wish before passing leaves fans stunned

Richard “Old Man” Harrison and his family have run the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas for several decades. Sadly, he passed away in 2018, 77 years of age. He ...

Secret Santa surprises deserving kindergarten teacher with $3,000 and new car

It’s hard to believe, but the end of the year is near and for those who celebrate Christmas, it’s time to start thinking about presents! Or if you’re like me you started months ago. Either ...

Assistant principal gets on the ground to comfort student with special needs having a rough day

An image of a schoolteacher lying on the ground talking to a boy with autism was quickly shared around the nation as thousands wrote messages of support for this educator’s big heart. Eventually the image ...