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Susan Boyle still lives in her childhood home

Susan Boyle captured the hearts of music lovers around the world when she first appeared on the third season of “Britain’s Got Talent” over a decade ago. The video of her first audition when she ...

World War II veteran finally receives diploma 78 years after he left school – ‘The best Christmas present’

A 97-year-old World War II veteran received his high school diploma nearly 80 years after he left school. Ernie Reda left Stadium High School in Tacoma to join the Army where he fought in the Battle ...

100-year-old World War II veteran attacked on evening walk has died – rest in peace

The 100-year-old WWII veteran who was attacked from behind on October 25 in Longmont, Colorado has died of his injuries, according to reports. The Longmont Police Department revealed that centenarian Ken Barhite was out on ...

92-year-old great-great-grandmother told she only has weeks left – defies the odds to meet her namesake

This special couple, who have been married for 75 years, know all about the importance of family. The couple’s great-granddaughter Kayla Tracy shared their story to show what true love looks like and the hope ...

World War II veteran gets bumped to the top of the Corvette Stingray wait list

A 95-year-old World War II veteran is now driving the car of his dreams thanks to a little help from his friends. Bobbie Carson bought his first Corvette in 1985 and has since gone on ...

Marine Corps veteran disarms suspect during attempted robbery at Arizona gas station

A former US Marine who happened to be in the right place at the right time stopped a robbery at an Arizona gas station Wednesday morning. Thanks to the Marine’s quick reaction, the situation was ...

Betty Soskin, country’s oldest active national park ranger, celebrates 100th birthday

Betty Soskin has held numerous jobs over the course of her life, but perhaps the most interesting is her current job as a national park ranger. The California resident works as a interpretative ranger at ...

Community celebrates veteran on his 106th birthday – “I can’t think of enough words to express my thanks”

We have to remember how lucky we are to still have veterans of the war with us today, able to share their firsthand accounts so that we can keep the history alive for generations. But ...

Dick Van Dyke turns 96 today and is staying active: “I’m still dancing”

Dick Van Dyke may today have turned the grand old age of 96, but he has absolutely no intention to slow down. One of the entertainment industry’s most legendary performers, Van Dyke recently opened up ...

95-year-old donates liver and becomes oldest organ donor in the United States

After his death on May 4, Cecil Lockhart set a record. He became the United States’ oldest organ donor, according to the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE). The 95-year-old’s liver was recovered shortly ...