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Grandma who crashed into swamp going strong Now 93, she made headlines in 2000 for surviving 3 days trapped in her car |
Hiker who cut off arm: My future son saved me While trapped six years ago, he saw a vision of child; today he’s a dad-to-be |
Chimp attack victim: I still ‘feel like me’ Though disfigured and blinded, she says she’s ‘happier’ with love of family |
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Tiger Woods’ mother furious, report says Dec. 22: Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer has dropped Tiger Woods as a paid sponsor for its campaigns amid the scandals surrounding the golfer. This comes as a report surfaces about Woods’ life growing up and his relationship with his parents. NBC’s Peter Alexander has the latest. |
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11 true ‘tails’ of survival From a ham that went on the lam to a Chihuahua that blew away, meet 11 amazing animals that survived a brush (or flush!) with death to reunite with their owners. |
Grandma is glad ‘bad boy’ who beat her is in jail One year ago, Sandy Vinge, then 75, was savagely beaten and left bound in her own car for more than a day. On Wednesday the feisty grandmother insisted she is “feeling fine” today and is glad her attacker was convicted, “because he’s a bad boy.” |
Subway carries 3-year-old boy’s dad away It’s a parent’s nightmare: In Portland, Ore., a malfunctioning subway door closed, carrying a 3-year-old boy’s father away before he could follow his son out of the car. Happily, a Good Samaritan tended the tot until his dad returned. |
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American Story special slated for Christmas Eve For more than 30 years, Bob Dotson has been celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of ordinary people. Now he’s hosting a Christmas Eve special showcasing them. “American Story” airs on MSNBC at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 24. |
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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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