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By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story     EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Twin Cities family is trying to figure out how to get a loved one home from a Jamaican hospital. In November, 49-year-old Jeff Anderson of Eden Prairie went into a diabetic coma while on the beach and he’s been

By Stephanie Stahl Click here for updates on this story     PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania (KYW) — The world of virtual reality is now being used to help patients in physical therapy. Emily Dorsheimer was badly burned in a house fire in Coatesville in April. She says learning to move again was a little more interesting and

By Mike Sullivan Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WBZ) — With sky high rent in Boston, some people are resorting to living on boats all year long. They are part of what is called a liveaboard community. There are a few in the city, including several in Charlestown. This way of life

By Abby O’Brien Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — A cry of relief rang out in a downtown courtroom on Friday as a Toronto mother formerly sentenced to life in connection with the death of her disabled teenage daughter was acquitted of first-degree murder following a retrial. Ontario Superior Court

By Megan DeLaire Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — Public health experts are sounding the alarm as Canada contends with a record-breaking wave of dangerous, and sometimes deadly, invasive group A streptococcus (strep) infections. As of Jan. 9, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has received more than 4,600

By Matthew Nuttle Click here for updates on this story     HILO, Hawaii (KITV) — A newborn baby girl is said to be OK after being dragged by her mother while still attached to her umbilical cord moments after she was born. The incident happened just after 5 p.m. Tuesday in Hilo. The 41-year old homeless

By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — It was Christmas 2001. Mary Carol Abercrombie had melanoma for a year and it was about to get worse. “My doctors called me and I was like, ‘Ooh, this is really bad isn’t it, this is not good,’” Abercrombie said.

By Nadeen Abusada Click here for updates on this story     CLEVELAND, Ohio (WEWS) — Making sure police and fire department staffing is reflective of the community they serve has been a goal of many cities over the last few years. The Cleveland Fire Department has done several things to recruit more women, but one small

By Leslie DelasBour Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — A volunteer at Hope Faith Ministries spoke about the homeless man found dead in the snow and the realities of people living outside and surviving frigid temperatures. “It’s like losing a family member, it’s like losing someone you love,” said

By Tianna Jenkins Click here for updates on this story     EAST LANSING, Michigan (WSYM) — Six-year-old Robin Repko and her dog Applesauce’s favorite thing to do is play. “It’s been a wonderful companionship,” her dad, Will Repko, said. “I was very surprised that we would find a dog that was such a perfect fit.” A

By Larry Wallace Click here for updates on this story     LANSING, Michigan (WSYM) — Sometimes the most difficult stories could have the best endings. and Carlos Kelly knows that first hand. Back in Aug., we told you about a break in at Kelly’s store the Lansing Sneaker Spa. “The took clothes, they took shoes, customers’

By Stef Manchen Click here for updates on this story     TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — After serving ten months behind bars, a Tulsa woman is taking the bitter hand life dealt her and channeling her experiences into a way forward. Maria Morris was charged with child neglect after a house fire took the life of her

By Clifton Haskin Click here for updates on this story     TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — Losing weight is a challenge many of us face, and it can be a troubling journey. However, an organization called TOPS helped people fight obesity for decades. Bryanne Smith shares the incredible weight loss story of that put her in the

By Jon Burkett Click here for updates on this story     RICHMOND, Virginia (WTVR) — There are few greater examples of sacrifice than putting yourself in harm’s way to protect a friend. In this case, Desmond Johnson’s friend was his seven-year-old son. The setting was a place where this loving father never imagined he’d encounter violence

By Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story     WALLINGFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Two decoy swans in a Wallingford pond have been confused as dead birds on Thursday. Wallingford Animal Control said they have received calls about dead swans at the golf course near the Laskara Restaurant. After checking with the Department of Energy

By Alexis Scott Click here for updates on this story     CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — After the Coastal Bend experienced freezing temperatures for the first time this winter, they were not the only ones impacted by the weather. Our wildlife also felt the effects. On Wednesday, more than 30 cold stunned sea turtles were rescued

By Hope Dean and Rebekka Schramm Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — On Thursday, Spelman College announced a “historic” $100 million donation from a billionaire businesswoman and school trustee. The gift is the largest single donation ever given to a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) school. It also comes

By Cole Johnson Click here for updates on this story     CULLEOKA, Tennessee (WTVF) — This is your chance to follow your hallmark movie dreams. A special property is for sale near Lewisburg that will let you experience the Christmas season year round. The property is more than 30 acres and is surrounded by nature. A

By Stephanie Susskind Click here for updates on this story     MARTIN COUNTY, Florida (WPTV) — Students in Martin County will get a little more sleep next year. The district is pushing start times back as part of an effort to comply with a new state law. How much of a difference does 10 minutes make?

By Bryna Zumer Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE COUNTY, Maryland (WMAR) — Baltimore County is piloting a new mobile crisis team focused on fighting overdoses, thanks to a $12.7 million federal grant. The “Quick Response Team” will initially operate two days a week. It will deploy specially-trained EMS staff and peer recovery