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Monday, Mar. 31, 2008

Pilot hailed as hero after British jet crash into house

The pilot of an executive jet that crashed in southern England, killing all five people on board, was hailed as a hero Monday for preventing more casualties on the ground. »

Girl’s survival a family miracle

When little Bethany Greenall was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour aged 13 months, her parents were told she would be lucky to reach her fifth birthday.But 10 years on, the plucky youngster from Murton has proved the medics wrong. »

Dog comes to the rescue of baby kangaroo

A dog has rescued a tiny baby kangaroo, gently carrying it to safety in its mouth after the joey’s mother was killed by car. »

Golfer reunited with paramedic who saved his life

A HEART attack patient has been reunited with the paramedic whose quick thinking helped save his life.
Gerry Wooster, of Bradley, Wrexham, was struck by a sudden heart attack when walking away from the fourth hole at Rhuddlan Golf Club last October. »

Ministry helps families stretch food dollar

Angel Food Ministries has made a difference for Deanna Woodworth and her disabled husband. »

Churches help save money on grocery bills

With rising prices of just about everything these days getting any kind of break is a blessing. Now some in Connecticut can get a huge savings on their groceries with the help of the Angel Food Ministries. »

Girls give up their locks for kids in need

Last year, when health teacher Maura Kerkezis challenged her students at the Martha Brown Middle School in Fairport to do something for the community, she had a definite idea in mind. »

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2008

Cyclist meets man who rescued him from giant snowblower

A Montreal cyclist who was rescued from the blades of an industrial-sized snowblower last week was introduced to his saviour by CBC Radio Thursday morning. »

Dog Rescued from Icy Lake

A golden retriever was rescued from icy waters in upsate New York Wednesday. Tracey the dog fell through thin ice while walking with her owners. You can watch the rescue in today’s Netcast. »

After week apart, dog and owner have happy reunion

There was a wagging tail and plenty of sloppy dog kisses at the Saskatoon airport Thursday, after Leya the Bichon-Shih Tzu cross was reunited with her 78-year-old owner. »

Ordinary people honored as true heroes

Heroism no longer has the distinction it once did. Athletes are called heroes for tossing a ball through a hoop. Philanthropists are called heroes for signing a check. »

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2008

Breakthrough Cancer Surgery Saves Terminal Patient

A Florida woman with a golf ball-size tumor in her abdomen who risked a cutting-edge surgery to save her life is now on her way to a full recovery. »

Happy to be alive: The miracle woman who beat death twice

TO cheat death once is lucky. To cheat it twice is little less than a miracle. Yet one woman is living proof that miracles do happen. »

Student pilot survives plane crash, hikes through snow to rescue

A student pilot whose plane crashed into a snowy mountainside during a training flight survived overnight by wrapping himself in a tarp and then hiked out a mile through waist-deep snow to meet rescuers, authorities said Wednesday. »

Two-year-old rescued from borewell after 27 hrs

A two-year-old child who fell into a 45-feet borewell at Tehri near Agra in India, has been rescued, according to sources. The girl, Vandana, was rescued after Army and locals, after she had spent 27 hours in the well. »

Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2008

Detective Rescues Dog From Burning Home

A Metro police detective was on his way to work when he spotted a home on fire in north Nashville. »

The dose of worms that could cure MS

Could drinking a cocktail of worm eggs help patients with multiple sclerosis? It sounds like medieval witchcraft, but the Food and Drug Administration, which vets all drug trials in the U.S., has just sanctioned a study to see if the gruesome mixture can ease the symptoms of the disease. »

1-in-10,000 Wonder Boy

A Little boy who, just 18 months ago, was unable to move and was given a one-in-10,000 chance of survival, is now clambering about. »

Fisherman Rescues Injured Bobcat

A Brighton man’s love of nature may have helped save the life of a wild bobcat over the weekend. »

Family celebrates Easter miracle

As Mary Clark made last-minute Easter Sunday preparations to her Bridgeport, Calif., home Saturday, she did so thinking about her mother, Loretta Williams. »

5-year-old hero saves his grandmother

A 5-year-old South Jersey boy’s being called a hero for saving his grandmother from choking on Jell-O. »

Dad reunited with sons after more than two decades

A FATHER who had not seen his children for 21 years has been re-united with both his sons thanks to the Chronicle. »

Study finds we’re happy to share

It’s worth noting that human science recently confirmed in a small way the profound teaching that it is more blessed to give than to receive. »

Monday, Mar. 24, 2008

9-year-old boy squeezes into cave to rescue calf

Seth Brawner doesn’t have a fear of confined spaces. At 9 years old, he doesn’t generally mind getting dirty. He spends a lot of time on his grandparents’ farm and likes adventure. But on the night of Feb. 28, while all these attributes came in handy, it was his love of animals that mattered most. »

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