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Lisa Brown Langley, a photographer now known as L.A. Brown, will never forget the day she hurt her dad’s feelings over a simple gift. It was 1992, and she was in London with her father, Phil Brown, as her 30th birthday approached. He turned to her with a smile and said, “It’s time I bought…

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A terrifying situation at a Minnesota church turned into a story of bravery and God’s protection on Sunday, as quick-acting church members and security staff stopped a gunman before he could enter the building and cause mass harm. The incident unfolded just after 11 a.m. at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, where approximately 150 people…

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Nina Kuscsik, a true pioneer in women’s sports and a beloved figure in the running community, passed away on June 8 at the age of 86. She died of respiratory failure after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to her obituary. Kuscsik made history in 1972 when she became the first woman to win…

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Pop superstar Taylor Swift brought smiles and encouragement to young patients and families at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Florida on Friday, reminding the world once again that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Swift, 35, surprised hospital staff and children alike when she appeared in the hospital’s lobby dressed in a…

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