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18 min
A New Search for Amelia Earhart’s Plane is Taking Flight
A paraplegic man and his best friend set off on a trip that could redefine what accessibility means. Meet the CNN Hero protecting mountain gorillas by empowering their human neighb…
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16 min
A Pilot Throws a Surprise Airport Concert
This commercial airline pilot has a second career leaves passengers smiling after they land. Happy hour at one assisted living facility was on the rocks until this octogenarian ste…
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15 min
The Warm Welcome Outlasting the World Cup
This 12-year-old bull rider from Australia is bucking expectations as she chases a world title. Rapper Pitbull and thousands of his fans came together to party and set a world reco…
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15 min
The Woman Who Conquered the Pacific in Record Time
No one has carried their partner to more world championship wins than this Finnish man. Meet one of this year’s CNN Heroes who offers more than a roof over the heads of people expe…
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17 min
Inside America's 250th Birthday Time Capsule
An acclaimed pianist gathered thousands of people’s thoughts and reflections of what it means to be an American. Hundreds of items are being preserved in a capsule that captures Am…
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16 min
Ever Wonder What a Plant Sounds Like?
Two families linked by one lifesaving gift finally meet face-to-face for the first time. World Cup fever is transforming cities across the US, especially one small college town in…
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15 min
The World Cup Watch Party Nobody Saw Coming
Their home team didn’t qualify for the World Cup, so a local pub found a new team to support in a heartwarming way. Meet the young fashion designer turning heads and breaking recor…
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18 min
The World Cup Adventure Months in the Making
Three longtime friends crossed two continents by bike to cheer on their favorite team at the World Cup. Would you go to a Mango Tango? Hundreds of people did in San Fransisco. This…
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14 min
The Superfans are Ready for the NBA Finals
The NBA Finals have begun – we hear from some of the teams’ most devoted fans. A promising new pancreatic cancer treatment is giving doctors and patients hope. These nature-loving…
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17 min
The Firsts, Fastest, and Most-Evers on Everest
A sixth grader from Virginia isn’t a sore loser at this year’s Spelling Bee. Several climbers etched their names into the history books this month on the tallest mountain in the wo…
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15 min
The Porch-to-Porch Concert Crawl
This Massachusetts neighborhood is setting the soundtrack for Memorial Day weekend, one porch at a time. We’re also celebrating World Turtle Day with a turtle whisperer in Florida.…
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14 min
A “Ted Lasso” Star Scores A Real-Life Soccer Contract
Turns out “fútbol is life” wasn’t just a line for this “Ted Lasso” star. A commencement speaker gave graduates more than words of wisdom. We’ll tell you how mountain gorillas rebou…
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14 min
Calling All Moms to the Dance Floor!
Hear why thousands of moms across the country are lining up for a night out. It’s Teacher Appreciation Week: meet the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. A two-year-old boy who was…
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15 min
An Off-The-Track Kentucky Derby Comeback
This stallion season manager is celebrating a second chance at life at the 152nd Kentucky Derby. How one man is keeping a promise to his late grandmother at full speed. A family-…
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13 min
She’s Cancer-Free After Taking This Treatment
A dad is teaching young boys in his community hard and soft skills for adulthood. A potentially game-changing treatment could help fight one of the deadliest cancers. The answer to…
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15 min
A Real-Life Romance from a “Heated Rivalry”
On one of the biggest stages in music, history was made. A "Heated Rivalry" lookalike contest turned into a real-life rom com. These ecosystem engineers are already hard at work he…
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13 min
The Dating Trend That Ditches the Apps
Some singles are skipping swiping and letting their friends take the lead on their love life. Two first responders thousands of miles apart are now connected forever by a life-savi…
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15 min
The 8-Year-Old Behind Artemis II’s Moon Mascot
She once worked at this hospital as a janitor – now she’s returning for her residency. The Artemis II mission is historic – hear how an 8-year-old became a part of it. Scientists a…
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13 min
A Hit Show That is Making ‘Zillennials’ Nostalgic
The countdown to the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League’s season starts. These critical pollinators are making a major comeback. Trauma doctors say the first patient in…