Stories That Shape Everyday America


  • Tragic Update: 5-Year-Old Girl Pulled Into Storm Drain

    What began as an ordinary Sunday evening of outdoor play ended in heartbreak for the family of 5-year-old Zaria Miller. The young girl had been outside playing with her brothers near Bahia Vista Street, close to Sarasota Christian School, when an unimaginable accident occurred that would soon capture the attention and concern of the entire…

  • The murder of a transgender woman in Georgia has sparked outrage amid a “hate campaign.”

    The murder of a transgender woman in Georgia has sparked outrage amid a “hate campaign.”

    A suspect has been arrested in Georgia in connection with the brutal and high-profile murder of Kesarija Abramidze, a prominent transgender woman whose tragic death has shocked the local community and sparked outrage both nationally and internationally. Kesarija Abramidze, a 37-year-old model and one of the most visible and respected figures in Georgia’s transgender community,…

  • Inside the Harrowing Escape of 9/11 Survivor Michael Hingson and His Guide Dog, Roselle

    Inside the Harrowing Escape of 9/11 Survivor Michael Hingson and His Guide Dog, Roselle

    Blind since birth, Michael Hingson relied on his guide dog Roselle to lead him down 78 floors of the North Tower during the 9/11 terrorist attacks — and she did. On September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson was in his 78th-floor office in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. He was preparing for the…

  • Shy teen wins school talent show dancing on “Billy Jean”

    Shy teen wins school talent show dancing on “Billy Jean”

    High school talent shows are a fantastic platform for students to express themselves and showcase their hidden abilities. For many teenagers, it’s their first time stepping into the spotlight and sharing a unique gift in front of an audience. Although the idea of performing in front of the entire school might seem intimidating, it’s also…

  • She Spent a Fortune to Look Like a Doll — But You Won’t Believe Her ‘Before’ Photos

    She Spent a Fortune to Look Like a Doll — But You Won’t Believe Her ‘Before’ Photos

    You might think the photo you’re looking at is of a perfectly crafted doll—but in reality, it’s not. What you’re actually seeing is a real person: Valeria Lukyanova, a young woman from Ukraine who has spent much of her life transforming herself into what many call a “living Barbie doll.”  With her piercing blue eyes, ultra-long platinum blonde…