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Bob Dotson will showcase the extraordinary accomplishments of ordinary Americans in his first prime-time special, airing Christmas Eve. “American Story” airs at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, Dec. 24, on MSNBC.
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Recent American Stories
Sad development: The last Kodachrome film lab
Little Kansas town is now only place in the world to process once-iconic film
Poling on the river: He’s the last of the ferrymen
But maybe not for long; pole-powered river barge in peril from budget cuts
Mom goes distance for son in Iraq: 6,436 miles
She is running the distance from her Illinois home to his post on front line
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  American Story with Bob Dotson
TODAY’s "American Story with Bob Dotson" focuses on the incredible things of which we are capable. These are people who may not run for mayor or go to the moon, who may never transplant a heart, but whose actions might touch one. Do you know someone outstanding? Tell Bob Dotson about people whose actions touch others.
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At holidays, greatest gift is time — Ask Kitty
In tough economic times, readers are asking Kitty for ways to enjoy the holidays on a budget. Her recommendation: Spend time instead of money by sharing fun activities with loved ones, such as playing games and making cookies.

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  Animal Tracks
A Frisbee-playing pooch, a Scuba-diving Santa, a racing greyhound and more images of cute critters.
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  The Week in Pictures
A fiery protest in Greece, Baghdad bombing, winter winds, a cold dip in China, a relaxing bath in Hungary, police officers remembered and more news and feature images from around the world.
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  The Week in celebrity sightings
Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington attend the "Avatar" premiere, Kevin Costner marks 20 years after "Field of Dreams" and more.

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