New Jersey proposed Monday removing the bald eagle from its endangered species list, citing a rebound since more than four decades ago, when a single nesting pair in a remote county were the only of its kind in the state. The turnaround stems from the work of volunteers and state professionals who nurtured hatchlings, guarded nests and educated the public, …
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As the saying goes, “A dog is man’s best friend.” But for Alpharetta Police Department Sgt. Mark Tappan, a man of deep faith, there is a much stronger connection between him and his K9, Mattis. In Tappan’s new book, “A Dog Named Mattis,” he takes readers through his experience as a K9 handler — from getting the job to mastering …
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An 85-year-old Georgia woman graduated from high school on Saturday — 67 years after her original would-be graduation date — in front of her family and the community she steadily serves. Shirley Smith of Americus was shocked to find out on her 85th birthday that she would soon receive an honorary high school diploma thanks to Eric Finch, chief of …
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The California-based Christian organization CityServe is hosting a “Day of Gratitude” in Las Vegas on June 8, honoring America’s veterans and their families with a day of music, fun and charity. “We’re calling it the ‘Day of Gratitude,’” CityServe co-founder and CEO Dave Donaldson told Fox News Digital in a video interview. The timing of the event, Donaldson said, is …
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With thousands of words in the English language, some are bound to have different meanings. Some words originated in countries other than the United States — and many have unique origin stories. Such metaphorical expressions as “under the weather” and “cat got your tongue” were created and popularized over time. ‘IF THE SHOE FITS’ AND OTHER POPULAR PHRASES: WHERE DID …
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Staff members of a nonprofit located in Arizona have found a way to impact local veterans by donating dozens of puppies to former military service members. The doodle-shepherd pups were born on Memorial Day, and the hope is to place them with veterans to provide emotional support. “These puppies have no idea who they are going to be connected with, …
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There’s nothing a Jersey girl can’t do. That sentiment rang true when a 29-year-old young woman from the Garden State saved her own life after she was hit by a train in early May. Lisa Fitzgerald was struck by a New Jersey Transit (NJT) train at the Morristown train station in northern New Jersey on May 5. Lisa’s stepmother Stacie …
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A boater’s life was saved by a team of law enforcement officials after he was stranded in Louisiana waters for two days. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced the rescue on Facebook Tuesday. The incident took place on May 22, officials said. “The boater, who had gone out on May 20, got disoriented, ran out of gas, …
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Many popular sayings used by all of us in everyday life often have fun and interesting back stories — with some more well known than others. With thousands of words in the English language —and too many vocabulary words to really know the meaning of all, at least for most people —some are bound to have multiple variations or meanings. …
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