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“The overdue bill is estimated at about $1,700, but "I don't think we would've charged that much at any point," Chris Kreiden, director of the library, told California television station KSBW.

In a remarkable tale of resilience and determination, Aurora Sky Castner, a Texas girl who was born in jail, has defied the odds and made a name for herself. Despite facing adversity from the very beginning, Castner graduated third in her class at Conroe High School and has set her sights on attending Harvard University.

In a heartwarming tale of unexpected discovery, a diamond ring flushed down a toilet 13 years ago found its way back to its owner, Mary Strand. Uncovered amidst the detritus at a Rogers, Minnesota regional water treatment plant, the ring held immense sentimental value as it was a cherished 33rd wedding anniversary gift from Mary's husband, Dave, per NBC affiliate KARE 11. It has a large marquise diamond that is surrounded by 12 smaller diamonds and 16 even smaller diamonds, all set on a gold band.

Graduation is a momentous occasion that symbolizes hard work, perseverance, and the fulfillment of dreams. It is a time when parents beam with pride as they watch their child stride across the stage, receiving their well-earned college degree.

The following article has sections inspired by ChatGPT, OpenAI's generative AI program. If you were raised in Yakima Valley, you have most likely heard the stories of the Swamp Lady. According to local legend, there is a swamp on the outskirts of Granger where a mysterious woman, known as the swamp lady, is said to live.

According to Arkansas State Parks, a visitor to the park recently discovered a 3.29-carat brown diamond, the largest to be discovered there since September 2021. Have you ever dreamed of finding a diamond in the rough?

The two grandmothers have traveled to 18 countries on all seven continents, sharing their experiences and inspiring social media followers. "My advice is, get up out of that easy chair, step out of your comfort zone, make some plans and live. Your age is only a number,” stated Sandy Hazelip.

Experts believe the hole was caused by the erosion of a large salt dome on top of which the town is built. "Sinkholes are extremely unpredictable. It can take a week to move one foot, or it can crumble 20 feet overnight," stated Liberty County Assistant Fire Marshal Erskin Holcomb.

Casey Ryan’s quick thinking and drone skills helped him get rescued after getting stuck in a snowdrift while trying to help another stranded driver. When things go wrong in the great outdoors, quick thinking can make all the difference. For Casey Ryan, a photographer, and mountain-goer, his drone skills became his savior when he found himself stranded in the wilderness.

An eight-year-old from Arkansas is helping a breakfast chain server buy a car and get his family out of debt thanks to his generosity and love for the eatery. “It just feels good to help someone else,” Kayzen stated to to Little Rock TV station THV11.

Okay, fellow parents, today's the day we're granted permission to hold our friends and willing strangers captive while we tell tales of our sons. Drag out the wallet photos or scroll through your phones and share the joy of your boy.

I’m beginning to doubt the man’s best friend theory. Here’s what led up to my concern. This morning I applied the Henna solution that keeps my hair red. If you’ve never used this, just imagine slopping a bucket of baby food spinach on your hair. Cooper, the suspect, is sound asleep in front of his favorite heat duct. As usual, I place the clear plastic cap on my head, yell to Alexa to set a 20-minute timer, and warn hubby I need him to stay close in case someone answers the door. It’s our routine. We all know our parts.

If you're rocking a pair of fancy Apple AirPods Max headphones in New York City, you might want to keep your wits about you. A team of moped-riding bandits has been snatching these pricey noise-canceling devices right off people's heads!

Jason Arday, 37, a highly respected scholar of race, inequality, and education, has been appointed as the youngest Black professor ever at the University of Cambridge. However, his path to success was not an easy one.

Is it presumptuous of me to address you as Sir? I think not. Women can be catty and possibly lean towards the B-word. We’re competitive and known to be lethal if jealous. Yet, with confidence I profess, no woman would torture the sisterhood with a stainless steel toilet seat.

While most PhD programs are designed to be completed in five or six years, a 76-year-old student who enrolled in a PhD program in 1970 completed it 50 years later. “Some problems are so great it takes the best part of a lifetime to get your head around them. They need a long hard think. This one has taken me 50 years. Doing a Ph.D. is a lot of hard work, but it’s been brilliant,” stated Nick Axten to the Epigram, the student newspaper of the University of Bristol, about finishing a Ph.D. in Philosophy fifty years after he abandoned a Ph.D. in Mathematics.

Customers started paying for cones of those who couldn't afford it after seeing Charles Foreman, the owner, giving away free ice cream. “Everyone walks away with a smile. If you can’t afford it, and I give you one for free, your smile’s even bigger, you know what I mean? That’s all it is,” Everyday Sundae owner Charles Foreman stated to TODAY.com.

A 60-year-old Phoenix-area woman who was placed for adoption at two months old recently met her biological siblings for the very first time. Lori Starr was able to meet her siblings thanks to the website 23andMe. She said she was overjoyed at meeting her three brothers and three sisters. “I think it was the biggest smile on my face that has ever been there,” she told AZ Family. “I was so happy.”

An all-female team will kick off Sunday's game, a Super Bowl first. “It’s not a feeling I can even put into words. It doesn’t get bigger than the Super Bowl, and I am humbled and honored to be able to participate with my friends and fellow Naval Aviators as part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” stated Lieutenant Katie Martinez, a Naval Flight Officer assigned to VFA-122.

"[My] first reaction was, 'This kid is Mozart level. And he deserves the very best," professional Colorado piano tuner Bill Magnusson told Denver's ABC 7, per People.