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By Chaniga Vorasarun | Fri Nov 6, 2009 5:48 PM ET

For one mother in China, this was no time for a casual stroll. Read More

By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Wed Nov 4, 2009 4:15 PM ET

A Brazilian man makes an appearance at his own funeral — declaring himself very much alive. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:49 PM ET

A popular Massachusetts teen succumbs to ovarian cancer, but teaches us all how to get the most out of life while we can. Read More

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By Wynter Mitchell | Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:00 PM ET

Facebook offers users the chance to remember those they've lost with a touching new feature. Read More

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By Sarah Parsons | Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:40 AM ET

Rescuers revive a 23-year-old woman after her car sinks into a Maryland creek. Read More

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By Jac Chebatoris | Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:35 PM ET

They might be made of paper, but the notes that live on from Elena are all heart. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Zombies prowling? Doesn't have to stop you from doing good. Collect eyeglasses from your neighbors to spread the gift of sight around the world. Read More

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By Darragh Worland | Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:22 PM ET

An elderly woman walks 10,000 miles to honor her dead husband's memory. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:47 AM ET

When violence threatens kids in dangerous neighborhoods of Chicago, their moms take a stand. Read More

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By Jac Chebatoris | Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:00 PM ET

Don't sweat it if Halloween goes bust for your kids. Get to a video store and rent one of these. Read More

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