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In the fight for her life, dancer credits ballet in overcoming 'the perfect storm'

In the fight for her life, dancer credits ballet in overcoming 'the perfect storm'

In the fight for her life, dancer credits ballet in overcoming 'the perfect storm'

Months after the fight for her life, this ballerina isn't just back on her feet – she's back on point – all thanks to the lessons learned from a lifelong love of ballet.

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Riverbanks Zoo welcomes baby gorilla, second to be born at zoo this year

The zoo said Wednesday that mom Macy and dad Cenzoo welcomed the infant at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.

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Astoria OKs steep fines for parking near 'The Goonies' house

The neighborhood has long been a draw to tourists hoping for a glimpse of the house featured in the 1985 movie.

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Breast cancer vaccine that could save generations now in clinical trials at Mayo Clinic

While the vaccine is still in clinical trials, doctors say they are very excited about it because it seems to be working with few negative side effects. The problem is, studies show less than 5 percent of adults with cancer enroll in trials.

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Breast cancer vaccine that could save generations now in clinical trials at Mayo Clinic

While the vaccine is still in clinical trials, doctors say they are very excited about it because it seems to be working with few negative side effects. The problem is, studies show less than 5 percent of adults with cancer enroll in trials.

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Mega Millions jackpot: 12 cool things and 10 stupid things to buy if you win

With $667 million, you could get more than 447 million tacos to eat in 38 of your castles in the French Riviera.

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Mermaid skeletons are the perfect Halloween decoration

This mermaid skeleton is the perfect, standout Halloween decoration for the Mermaid City!

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A truck, some pots, & a lot of pasta: Atlanta man journeys to Florida to feed Michael survivors

Daniel Francis was once an EMT, so he knows devastation. So, when he saw the destruction left behind by Hurricane Michael, he knew only one word mattered – help.

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Mom says airline went above and beyond after toddler's broken leg canceled Disney trip

An employee with Southwest Airlines went the extra mile for a young girl and her family who had to cancel a planned trip to Disney World.

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Army veteran reunited with his service dog after being separated by Tropical Storm Michael

An Iraq War veteran battling PTSD was finally reunited with his pup after Hurricane Michael separated the two Wednesday night.

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Chesapeake kid gets 'Perfect' wish

Carter Wagner, a boy from Chesapeake with an autoimmune condition, was granted his Perfect wish by the Kids Wish Network, meeting Ed Sheeran.

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Nike awards first pro contract to runner with cerebral palsy

Justin Gallegos, a junior at the University of Oregon, has been given a pro contract with Nike, its first athlete with cerebral palsy.

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