Chronological archive of articles and reports.
There is nothing more difficult then losing the person you love the most. And like this isn’t hard enough, there is the added pressure of picking up where they left off as taking care of the kids and raising them alone, or managing the house. Leigh Ann Skoda is currently experiencing all of these hard […]
Looking back at 9/11 several individuals should be highlighted as being the ultimate example of American values and the essence of selfless service. One of these individuals is Rick Rescorla, who was the head of security for Morgan Stanley in the South Tower. His life, his service, and his regard for his fellow employees all […]
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) there are over 40,000 homeless veterans in the U.S. on any given night. While the reasons so many veterans are homeless varies, the fact remains that getting them off of our nation’s streets is of the utmost importance. In fact, veteran organizations across the […]
Divorce settlements, which often force the two estranged spouses to split their belongings 50/50, can be both emotionally and financially painful. In an unambiguous and ironic gesture, one man in Germany told Laura, his ex-wife, just what he thought of her – by literally cutting all of their belongings in half! The man is clearly […]
A brave and fearless police officer has been called a hero for his quick thinking after he dramatically pulled a suspect from Christchurch, from his car just a few minutes after the event. This footage was caught on camera by a motorist who was driving by and shows the gunman’s vehicle- a white station wagon […]
Not only do those in the U.S. Armed Forces put their lives at risk to serve the military, they also sacrifice a lot in the process. They are forced to leave their loved ones for long stretches of time while on duty. That’s why it’s so special when they are finally reunited with their loved […]
Each year since 9/11, StoryCorps are honouring the day by featuring stories from the parents, wives, husbands, coworkers, and friends of those who perish on 9/11. This year we hear from Vaughn Allex, a man whose life was affected in another way. Vaughn was working at the American Airlines ticket counter at Dulles International Airport […]
On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives—and these seven people could have been among the casualties had it not been for a twist of fate that kept them out of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in Manhattan on that fateful Tuesday morning. Read on to learn about those who survived because […]
On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives—and these seven people could have been among the casualties had it not been for a twist of fate that kept them out of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in Manhattan on that fateful Tuesday morning. Read on to learn about those who survived because […]