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(WIDK By Remus Lee) - The internet comes together to save a member of the “Greatest Generation.”

John Potter 138,000 raised to pay for eviction

Around $138,000 has been raised as part of a fundraising effort to keep 91-year-old World War II veteran John Potter from being tossed into the street.

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(WIDK By Rebecca Arden) – A mother was not going to let this man abduct her child. 

Melissa Torrez stopped child abductor chasing with her car

Melissa Torrez was quick to act when her 4-year-old daughter was kidnapped outside of their home by 31-year-old David Hernandez; she jumped into her car and chased him down for over 7 miles until she hit his car. 

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(WIDK By Remus Lee) - A poor soul on death row finally meets the guardian angel who rescued him.

Eva Armstrong dog reunited with woman

Captain Morgan, a dachshund mix, was rescued from a dog pound in Alabama by Eva Armstrong, one of the directors of Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue.

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(WIDK By Austin Moyer) - And the award for the world’s best barber goes to . . . 

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(WIDK By Jane Rouen) – A man who was convinced not to jump off of the Golden Gate Bridge 8 years ago will present a public service award to the man who talked him down.

Kevin Berthia reunited with cop who saved life 8 years from suicide

Kevin Berthia a married 30-year old father of two, credits Kevin Briggs of the California Highway Patrol with saving his life when Briggs convinced him not to commit suicide.

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(WIDK By Brittany Hahn) – This humble hero did everything right under an extreme amount of pressure. 

Kay Seymour jumped onto train tracks to save man's life

A trainee nurse in Australia had to jump onto train tracks to save a man who had fallen and could not get up.

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(WIDK By Rebecca Arden) – It’s like right out of a romance novel. 

How Grandparents Meet

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(WIDK By Jane Rouen) - Academy Award winning actress, Angelina Jolie, had a double mastectomy so that her children would not be afraid they would lose her to breast cancer.

angelina jolie double mesectomy

At age 37 Angelina Jolie, Award winning actress, humanitarian, mother of six and partner of Brad Pitt, has had a double mastectomy because a faulty gene gave her an 86% chance of developing breast cancer and a 50% chance of ovarian cancer.

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(WIDK By Brittany Hahn) – It’s a miracle she’s still alive…

Reshma saved from rubble

A woman named Reshma according to officials was found alive after being buried under the rubble of the Rana Plaza building for 17 days.

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(WIDK By Lauren Keough) - A mother gave birth to conjoined twins at home. 

Woman gives birth naturally to conjoined twins, Panvel, Raigad District, India - 05 May 2013

Shalu Pawar has astounded the medical profession by giving birth to conjoined twins and naturally delivering the twins at home in Panvel, Raigad District, rather than seeking medical assistance at hospital.

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(WIDK By Alex Dorian) – Nothing’s going to dampen this girl’s spirits.

Bethany Hamilton continues living strong after losing arm in shark attack

Bethany Hamilton, the 23-year-old professional surfer from Kauai, HI, who lost her arm during a vicious shark attack ten years ago announced on her Facebook page that she’s ready to tie the knot.

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(WIDK By Remus Lee) - Imagine former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt walking on his hands; this is the feat this young boy has accomplished.

Deng Zongcheng 13-year-old boy with polio walks on his hands

13-year-old Deng Zongcheng of Henan Province, China, has mastered the art of hand-walking after infantile polio crippled him before he could walk with his feet.

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(WIDK By Remus Lee) - A 6-year-old artist has been vindicated by judges of the Annual Duck Stamp Contest.

Madison Grimm accused of cheating in national art contest

Madison Grimm of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has won the 2013 Annual Duck Stamp Contest after a previous decision to strip her of her accolades was overturned.

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