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Former marine stops robbery attempt at gas station in one shocking move

The concept of altruism is often considered as something that does not exist. But then there are people who show up as examples of the term because their actions truly embody its meaning. This man ...

Elderly woman dies days after breaking skydiving record – she was 104

A woman who broke the world record for the oldest person to skydive has sadly died mere days after accomplishing the amazing feat. Dorothy Hoffner, 104, from northern Illinois, embarked on a journey that would ...

Hostage negotiator makes history as first law enforcement officer to compete in Miss USA pageant

When the Miss USA contestants walk out onto the stage September 29, history will be made as the first law enforcement officer competes for the top prize at the pageant. Candace Kanavel, the self-proclaimed beauty ...

Ryan Reynolds heartbroken over the death of close fan, made his final wish come true

When Jay Fear was diagnosed with terminal appendix cancer in January 2023, his last wish was to meet Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, who’s also co-owner of Wrexham AFC. “Choked up” when meeting the Wrexham football ...

Lady Gaga breaks silence with emotional tribute to ‘real true friend’ Tony Bennett

Lady Gaga is mourning the loss of her “real true friend” and collaborator, Tony Bennett, who died on July 21 at the age of 96. In a lengthy and deeply emotional post on Instagram, Gaga ...

After losing his daughter in April, a father’s heartbreak doubles when his son drowns in a Tennessee lake

The pain of burying a child is something that Calvin Johnson knows too well. Only two months since the father lost his daughter in a deadly crash, he is now also grieving the death of ...

Parents find note son left them before death from brain bacteria

It is a heartbreaking reality that people sometimes face the loss of their sons and daughters in tragic accidents, cancer battles, or other diseases. And it might be a good idea to grab some tissues ...

Pearl Harbor survivor Jack Holder dies at 101 years old after telling his incredible story

Our veterans have sacrificed so much for us so it is only natural that we feel the need to honor them and their service. Over 80 years after Pearl Harbor happened, we still have brave ...

John Wayne was always particular about one thing on every film set

We all know and love John Wayne and his iconic cowboy image. But we never knew, however, how picky that star was about one part of that appearance. Thanks to his stellar career, John Wayne ...

Sam Elliott calls first SAG Award win ‘most meaningful acknowledgment of my 55-year career’

Sam Elliott won his first-ever Screen Actors Guild Award Sunday when he took home the prize for best male actor in a television movie or limited series. The veteran actor beat out frontrunner Evan Peters, ...