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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to receive $50 million donation from Elon Musk

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to receive $50 million donation from Elon Musk

HeartThreads

Boyfriend proposes after salvaging ring from massive house fire

Sean Matthews intended to propose to his girlfriend on the 1-year anniversary of moving to their new home. Not even a massive fire could change his plan.
HeartThreads

Man pushes beverage cart 200 miles in memory of 9/11 flight crews

Paul Veneto always felt the airline crews killed in the 9/11 attacks were never properly honored. So, he undertook a unique 200 mile walk to pay his respects.
HeartThreads

'The Afghan in us never leaves' | Family who fled Afghanistan in the 80s helps welcome refugees

After leaving their home, the Popal family started a thriving restaurant business. Recently, their Afghan bistro has turned into a donation center for refugees.
HeartThreads

With no money for his birthday, this mom sewed a homemade present for her son. Now, strangers are flooding him with toys.

Tiffany Holloway has received so much financial support from strangers that she's donating some of it to a local children's hospital.
HeartThreads

Strangers send boy toys for his birthday

Strangers sent this 5-year-old toys after his mom posted a photo of a homemade stuffed animal online, the only thing she could afford for his birthday.
Local News

Woman rescued by strangers after driving into pond on the Northshore

Several strangers jumped into a pond to rescue woman who lost control of her vehicle because of a medical issue.
Animals

Giant panda in French zoo gives birth to female twins

Giant pandas have difficulty breeding and their pregnancies are notoriously difficult to follow. The zoo says the babies “are very lively, pink and plump.”
Community

Preschooler fighting cancer becomes honorary Polk County deputy for a day

Merrick Loyd shared that he wants to be a sheriff one day. So, the community came together to make it happen.
Local News

A marriage 75 years in the making | Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate their anniversary

“To my wife Rosalynn, I want to express a particular gratitude for being the right woman that I chose for my wife,” Former Pres. Carter said.
Nation World

Olympian Aly Raisman gets her dog back after nearly a week

Mylo ran off after hearing fireworks on July 4.
Nation World

Alabama teenager donates his hair for children with cancer

In memory of a friend who died from cancer, Kieran Moïse cut it off and donated it to the nonprofit Children With Hair Loss

New mural celebrates Houma community coming together after Ida

Nice Tuesday weather, rain returns Wednesday

Nice Tuesday weather, rain returns Wednesday

Tropical development is not expected this week

New Orleans's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | New Orleans, Louisiana | WWLTV.com

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to receive $50 million donation from Elon Musk

Boyfriend proposes after salvaging ring from massive house fire

Man pushes beverage cart 200 miles in memory of 9/11 flight crews

'The Afghan in us never leaves' | Family who fled Afghanistan in the 80s helps welcome refugees

With no money for his birthday, this mom sewed a homemade present for her son. Now, strangers are flooding him with toys.

Strangers send boy toys for his birthday

Woman rescued by strangers after driving into pond on the Northshore

Giant panda in French zoo gives birth to female twins

Preschooler fighting cancer becomes honorary Polk County deputy for a day

A marriage 75 years in the making | Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate their anniversary

Olympian Aly Raisman gets her dog back after nearly a week

Alabama teenager donates his hair for children with cancer

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