Misty Copeland is the unlikely ballet star who made history as the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer at the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre. In an interview with ABC News’ Mara Schiavocampo, Copeland, 32, appeared to still be coming to terms with her dream coming true. … [Read more...]
Car Found in Search for Sisters Missing on Camping Trip
Search crews in Wyoming have found a car belonging to three sisters who disappeared during a camping trip, but the sisters remain missing. Wisconsin residents Megan Andrews-Sharer, 25, and her sisters Erin, 22, and Kelsie, 16, left 10 days ago for a hiking and camping trip in Teton County, located outside Jackson Hole. … [Read more...]
Selfie Stick Credited After Rip Current Sweeps Family Away
A family was rescued after being swept away by a rip current while swimming in the ocean off the Massachusetts coast, a harrowing journey that was captured with an underwater camera. … [Read more...]
Playing Tetris as Antidote to Traumatic Memories?
In the search to help trauma victims through painful memories and flashbacks, researchers in the U.K. are investigating if a simple computer game like Tetris might be helpful. … [Read more...]
South Carolina House Approves Bill Removing Confederate Flag
The South Carolina House has approved a bill to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds, and the flag could be removed within days. The move early Thursday came after more than 13 hours of debate. … [Read more...]
Presidential Hopeful Bush Tells Overworked Americans to “work longer hours”
Jostling for the Republican presidential primaries is well underway, but Jeb Bush’s latest comments will not have endeared him to the US public. The White House hopeful says Americans should work longer hours. His comments drew criticism from Democrats. … [Read more...]
Woman Battling Cancer Gets Pink Mohawk from Daughter
Sarah Kelleher said she wasn't surprised when her mom, Janet Sheppard Kelleher, who's battling breast cancer, asked her to come over and give her a funky pink Mohawk before losing her hair to chemotherapy. … [Read more...]
This Airport Lets You Experience Your Destination’s Weather Before Leaving the Ground
Headed out on vacation and can’t wait to get there? Would you like the weather to come to you? Stockholm Arlanda Airport has a solution: A world class weather simulator. … [Read more...]