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Woman, graduate battling cancer surprises mother with news that she completed master’s degree

By Matt Leighton Click here for updates on this story     MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A Nashua woman who is battling cancer surprised her 85-year-old mother with the news that she completed her master’s degree. Patti Laurent, 53, graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with her master’s degree, even after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer

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Lisa Fischer has been a registered nurse for more than two decades. She was an EMT and paramedic before that and got into the healthcare field because she loves helping people.

Nurse reveals brutal attack in the ER as Maryland healthcare workers increasingly face violence on the job

By Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Attacks against doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers are on the rise in Maryland and increasing in intensity, a WJZ investigation has found. Medical professionals are five times more likely to be attacked, and most have experienced violence or threats on the

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The Boston Renegades baseball team plays beep baseball

What is beep baseball? Boston team of blind athletes plays America’s favorite pastime

WBZ By Logan Hall Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WBZ) — The Boston Renegades baseball team plays beep baseball, an adaptive version of America’s favorite pastime, designed specifically for blind and visually-impaired athletes. From afar, it might look like any ordinary softball practice—players warming up, bats cracking and coaches shouting encouragement. Beeping

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The Boston Renegades baseball team plays beep baseball

What is beep baseball? Boston team of blind athletes plays America’s favorite pastime

By Logan Hall Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WBZ) — The Boston Renegades baseball team plays beep baseball, an adaptive version of America’s favorite pastime, designed specifically for blind and visually-impaired athletes. From afar, it might look like any ordinary softball practice—players warming up, bats cracking and coaches shouting encouragement. Beeping balls

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Opening weekend at the L.A. County Fair brings fried food, spinning rides, and furry friends

By Iris Salem Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — The L.A. County Fair is officially underway, kicking off its first weekend with a vibrant mix of excitement, entertainment, food, and fun! From indulgent fair food and heart-racing rides to cuddly animals, there’s something for everyone—though some attractions might be

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Olympic medalist and Stoughton

Olympian Frederick Richard may have broken backflip world record to raise money for gymnasts in Africa

By Courtney Cole Click here for updates on this story     STOUGHTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Olympic medalist and Stoughton, Massachusetts native Frederick Richard may have broken the world record for the most backflips done in 24 hours. Known as “Frederick Flips” on social media, the gymnast live-streamed his efforts to raise money for high-level gymnastics equipment

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Olympic medalist and Stoughton

Olympian Frederick Richard may have broken backflip world record to raise money for gymnasts in Africa

WBZ, FREDERICKFLIPS, X, CNN, frederickflips/X By Courtney Cole Click here for updates on this story     STOUGHTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Olympic medalist and Stoughton, Massachusetts native Frederick Richard may have broken the world record for the most backflips done in 24 hours. Known as “Frederick Flips” on social media, the gymnast live-streamed his efforts to raise

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