From war to the Paralympics, a story of incredible courage
MIAMI - Seven years ago Helman Roman's life changed forever. The Colombian immigrant was on a military mission in Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device went off under the patrol vehicle he...
View ArticleDecades after Chernobyl, another chance for a Paralympian
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - There was no stuffed animal to hug. Constant hunger pains. Hope a mom would show up and rescue her.
View ArticleBest and worst of times: Rio Olympic countdown hits 100 days
RIO DE JANEIRO - Two years ago, the Australian IOC member John Coates called the preparations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics "the worst" in recent memory.
View ArticleNotre Dame launches new boathouse for rowing teams
SOUTH BEND, Indiana - The University of Notre Dame's new St. Joseph River boathouse initially upset some neighbors but could ultimately benefit the public along with the school's rowing teams.
View ArticleAmputee from 9/11 attacks wins 7 medals at Invictus Games
ORLANDO, Florida - Sarah Rudder was on the verge of a key promotion in the U.S. Marines on Sept. 11, 2001, when the terrorist attacks struck and eventually left her without a leg.
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