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He adds names to lost graves of the mentally ill
Thousands lie in unmarked graves nationwide; he found lost cemetery
To honor fallen comrades, they wash the Wall
Every day is Memorial Day for veterans who tend Vietnam Memorial for free
His robot legs may lift people from wheelchairs
After parachute accident, doctors told Monty Reed he’d never walk again
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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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Bicentennial Fireworks Over Statue Of Liberty
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July 4 is about more than fireworks — Ask Kitty
Independence Day prompts 85-year-old columnist Kitty Schindler to recall a memorable visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with her coal miner father, a son of immigrants.

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  Animal Tracks
From a petite panda to a sleepy sea lion, find images of animals great and small.
Image: British forces in Afghanistan's Helmand province.
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  The Week in Pictures
Vibrant fields of sunflowers, a high-rescue drama and Michael Jackson memories are among this week’s attention-grabbing images.
Image: Premiere of HBO's "Entourage" Season 6 - Arrivals
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  The Week in celebrity sightings
Adrian Grenier and his “Entourage” pals kick off new season, Paris Hilton is back in court, Robert Plant is rock royalty and more.

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