Heroes and Winners
Teen Catches Tot Falling From Window
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A mischievous 2-year-old is lucky to be alive after falling out of a second-story window. Cannon Jamison was pressing on the window screen trying to get the attention of some older boys below when he fell. Luckily he was caught by one of his brother's friends.
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Miley Cyrus Sings Again for Haiti
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Miley Cyrus has appeared on two charity songs to benefit survivors of Haiti's earthquake last month. In addition to the remake of "We Are the World," the pop starlet recorded a cover of R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts" produced by Simon Cowell.
'We Are the World' Reprised for Haiti
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With a new roster of artists, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie oversaw a re-recording of the 1985 charity hit "We Are the World" Monday night, this time to benefit earthquake relief in Haiti. The song will premiere during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics this month.
Gateses Pledge $10 Billion for Vaccines
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Vowing to make this the "decade of vaccines," the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $10 billion over 10 years for the research and distribution of vaccines in the world's poorest countries.
People Who Make a Difference
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Anonymous Donor Buys Sick Boy's Meds
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After appealing for help on Facebook when they couldn't afford their 4-year-old son's cystic fibrosis medications, an anonymous donor came forward to help the Contreras family. The donor, who saw Nathan Contreras' story on TV, met the family at a drug store and paid their out-of-pocket expenses -- $2,300.
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Boy, 7, Raises $200,000 for Quake Relief
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A 7-year-old British boy who appealed for earthquake-relief donations by promising to ride five miles around a local park has pulled in an astonishing $200,000. On his fundraising Web page, Charlie Simpson said he wanted to "buy food, water and tents for everyone in Haiti."
Trapped Dad Survives With Help of App
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An aid worker trapped in the rubble of Port-au-Prince's Hotel Montana kept himself alive by using first aid tips detailed in a cell phone application. Dan Woolley was able to treat his bleeding and shock using the app "Pocket First Aid & CPR" until rescuers pulled him to safety after 60 hours.
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Teen Sets Off to Sail Around the World
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Sixteen-year-old Abby Sunderland set off Saturday on a 40-foot sailboat in hopes of becoming the youngest person to sail around the world. The record is currently held by a British 17-year-old, who grabbed the title last year from Abby's brother Zac.
First Lady Surprises White House Tourists
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Michelle Obama spent 45 minutes greeting about 400 surprised White House visitors Wednesday. The first lady and the family dog, Bo, joined the tour to mark the first anniversary of the Obama presidency.
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