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Doctor who saved newborn's life 18 years ago shows up for her high school graduation

Doctor who saved newborn's life 18 years ago shows up for her high school graduation

High school graduation is time of celebration, and for Lilly Coy, reflection on memories she made over the years, including the day she became a miracle baby.

72-year-old father of 5 graduates from college with 99-year-old mother in audience

72-year-old father of 5 graduates from college with 99-year-old mother in audience

Kaplan graduated from high school in 1969, had not considered college.

Aggressive bees swarm and attack Lake Matthews resident and neighbor's dog

Aggressive bees swarm and attack Lake Matthews resident and neighbor's dog

Thousands of bees and a massive hive were found nestled in a Lake Matthews fence, ready for the attack.

Krispy Kreme offering 2023 grads a free dozen donuts

Krispy Kreme offering 2023 grads a free dozen donuts

Here's an opportunity new grads 'dough-not' want to pass up.

Mom gives birth and walks at doctorate graduation within 24 hours

Mom gives birth and walks at doctorate graduation within 24 hours

Abby Bailiff said her due date was April 27, and with each day that passed, she became more nervous about her upcoming graduation ceremony from the UNC Greensboro School of Nursing.

Worker rescues discarded 2-week-old puppy from garbage truck

Worker rescues discarded 2-week-old puppy from garbage truck

He said the 2-week-old puppy was at the bottom of his truck. Video shows Brooks going in headfirst to rescue the animal.

‘I am very proud’: School custodian goes back to high school, graduates at age 45

‘I am very proud’: School custodian goes back to high school, graduates at age 45

He was one of 46 adults to receive a high school diploma during a district graduation ceremony.

German surgeon fired after getting hospital cleaner to assist amputation

German surgeon fired after getting hospital cleaner to assist amputation

Officials at a hospital in western Germany have expressed regret after it emerged that one of their surgeons got a cleaner to assist in a toe amputation.

1,200-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of South Carolina

1,200-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of South Carolina

A 12-foot great white shark was spotted off the coast of South Carolina this week, about a year after it was detected near the New Jersey shore.

What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed

What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed

Mosquitoes are attracted to certain smells, which explains why some people are more attractive to the annoying insects

101-year-old veteran finally gets to walk during college graduation ceremony

101-year-old veteran finally gets to walk during college graduation ceremony

Fred Taylor, who is 101 years old and lives in California, was deployed during World War II to serve with the Army Air Corps Reserve.

Starbucks is changing its ice cubes

Starbucks is changing its ice cubes

Starbucks is changing its ice cubes. Will its customers have a meltdown?

Dr Pepper Float ice cream is here

Dr Pepper Float ice cream is here

The soda company is partnering with Blue Bell Creameries to create the flavor, which mixes together vanilla ice cream and a Dr Pepper-flavored sherbet.

Teacher schools student in viral cafeteria dance battle

Teacher schools student in viral cafeteria dance battle

Yolanda Turner, 51, took the cafeteria dance floor to face off against her former student, 8th grader O'Rian, on Dec. 22 during a break between exams.

Earth-size exoplanet may be covered in volcanoes

Earth-size exoplanet may be covered in volcanoes

Astronomers have found an Earth-size planet that isn’t like Earth at all.

Man pulled over for DUI blames dog for driving, police say

Man pulled over for DUI blames dog for driving, police say

The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night when police in Springfield, Colorado, conducted a traffic stop after they witnessed a driver going 52 mph in a 30 mph zone.

WSU archeology team discovers indigenous merchant empire in Kansas

WSU archeology team discovers indigenous merchant empire in Kansas

Did you know that there was a merchant empire based right here in Kansas? That's the conclusion a Wichita State archeology professor has reached after spending years at a dig near Arkansas City.

Police: DUI suspect switched seats with dog during traffic stop

Police: DUI suspect switched seats with dog during traffic stop

Springfield police say a traffic stop was conducted Sunday night on a vehicle going 52 mph in a 30 mph zone. 

Tanganyika celebrates the arrival of 2 litters of cheetah cubs

Tanganyika celebrates the arrival of 2 litters of cheetah cubs

The park said Monday that cheetahs are one of the most vulnerable and iconic big cats in the world, and they are facing numerous threats that endanger their survival.

Dog still waiting for forever family after 4 years at animal shelter

Dog still waiting for forever family after 4 years at animal shelter

Donatello has been at the Woodford Humane Society for four years as of Friday. His tenure is the longest in the shelter's 48-year history. 

A new group of butterflies has been named after the ‘Lord of the Rings’ villain

A new group of butterflies has been named after the ‘Lord of the Rings’ villain

A large international team of researchers has identified nine groups of newly described butterflies, and one colorful genus broke the mold with its striking wing patterns — earning itself a name inspired by the Eye of Sauron

Man arrested after stealing 5-ton military vehicle and leading police on highway chase

Man arrested after stealing 5-ton military vehicle and leading police on highway chase

A Maryland man was arrested after allegedly stealing a five-ton military vehicle and leading police on a chase on Friday night, according to local police.

Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, celebrates 31st birthday

Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, celebrates 31st birthday

The world’s oldest dog is living it up in his 30s.

Mom to celebrate first Mother's Day with quintuplets

Mom to celebrate first Mother's Day with quintuplets

As she embarks on her new motherhood journey, Ladner said she encourages other mothers to stay present.

Herd of cows assist police in locating suspect who hoofed it to remote area

Herd of cows assist police in locating suspect who hoofed it to remote area

Watch out, K-9 units. There’s a new animal assisting police in their crime-fighting mission.