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Sarah Medina is an intern at the Huffington Post San Francisco. She is about to graduate from UC Berkeley with degrees in History and English. Prior to working at the Huffington Post she scooped gourmet ice cream in the East Bay and toured visitors around Berkeley’s campus. A native of Los Angeles, Sarah has decided that San Francisco is a much better city.

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The Hollis Boys, 6 And 7, Stand Up For Bullied Sisters With Down Syndrome (VIDEO)

(21) Comments | Posted January 13, 2013 | 10:39 AM

Two brothers who wanted to speak out for their bullied sisters are spreading a message of love and tolerance.

The Hollis family lives in a small town in Central Illinois. One morning in April 2011, they woke up to find that their house had been vandalized. Words like "retard"...

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LA Animal Services Dog Adoption Ad Is Super Cool (VIDEO)

(91) Comments | Posted January 11, 2013 | 11:18 AM

Are you ready to feel super cool?

This week, our friends over at BuzzFeed posted this dog adoption ad, and it's guaranteed to make your day.

Even though the ad is about five years old, we just couldn't resist sharing it. It's that cute.

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Dwight Orchard, Toronto College Student, Saves Stranger From Subway Tracks

(23) Comments | Posted January 10, 2013 | 10:28 AM

Dwight Orchard didn't think twice. He dropped his school bag and started running toward the subway tracks where a man had just fallen into the path of an oncoming train.

Shortly after noon on Tuesday at Toronto’s St. Clair West subway station, Orchard -- a 23-year-old plumbing student at...

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Luka Apps, 7-Year-Old Boy, Writes Letter To Lego, Gets His Toy Replaced (PHOTOS)

(290) Comments | Posted January 9, 2013 | 8:13 AM

If we've learned anything from this letter about a lost toy written by a 7-year-old boy, it's that Lego's customer service department should RUN THE WORLD. No, seriously.

Story continues after photo:

lost lego reply

Luka Apps of Highworth, Wiltshire, was devastated when he...

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12-Year-Old Cousins, Will White and Sergio Schuler, Rescue Fisherman From Rough Tide (VIDEO)

(26) Comments | Posted January 4, 2013 | 11:27 AM

Two young cousins are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a fisherman from drowning at a popular vacation spot in New Zealand.

According to Fairfax New Zealand News, Will White and Sergio Schuler, both 12, didn't hesitate to jump into rough water to save Vincent Shao when...

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Loyal Italian Cat, Toldo, Brings Gifts To Owner's Grave (PHOTO)

(1917) Comments | Posted January 4, 2013 | 10:13 AM

A loyal cat has been bringing his owner small gifts everyday in a show of affection. The catch? The cat's owner has been dead for over a year.

Meet Toldo -- a cute, 3-year-old black and white cat living in Montagnana, northern Italy. According to the Corriere Fiorentino,

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Arizona Teens Rescued From Tree After Icy Lake Cracks (PHOTO)

(217) Comments | Posted January 3, 2013 | 5:02 PM

Two Arizona teens were finally rescued Wednesday after spending two terrifying hours clinging to a dead tree while an icy lake began to crack around them.

According to Fox News, a third teen -- who had stayed on the bank of Fool Hollow Lake in eastern Ariz....

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12-Year-Old Massachusetts Boys, Jake Waterman and Drew Covney, Rescued From Swamp (VIDEO)

(76) Comments | Posted December 31, 2012 | 2:35 PM

Two young Massachusetts boys are back home safe after spending a freezing night stuck in a muddy swamp.

According to the Daily Mail, Jake Waterman and Drew Covney, both 12, were pulled out of a dark swamp in Halifax, Mass. Friday night after getting lost during a...

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Affectionate Sled Dogs Licking A Man's Face Will Melt Your Heart (PHOTOS)

(97) Comments | Posted December 30, 2012 | 1:10 PM

The holidays are a time for cuddling and kisses -- but this is the cutest winter kiss we've ever seen.

Reddit user Motofly posted this adorable photo of a truck full of sled dogs who were eager to show him some love.

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Oldest Living Identical Twins, Charlotte Eisgrou and Ann Primack, Turn 103 (PHOTO)

(261) Comments | Posted December 30, 2012 | 1:00 PM

On Monday, the world's oldest living identical twins celebrated their 103 birthday!

Charlotte Eisgrou and Ann Primack of South Florida and Daytona Beach, Fla. are still in the best of health, despite their age. Neither uses a hearing aide or reading glasses, reported the Daily Mail.

"I...

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Gracie McNulty, 10-Year-Old, Serves The Homeless On Christmas To Honor Late Father's Wish (VIDEO)

(64) Comments | Posted December 29, 2012 | 2:20 PM

Ten-year-old Gracie McNulty faced a tough Christmas this year -- it was the first one without her father. What she did to honor his memory, however, was nothing short of incredible.

On Christmas Day, McNulty asked her mother to keep the family's cafe, the Grilled and Filtered in Yokshire,...

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The 15 Most Important Pets Of 2012 (SLIDESHOW)

(299) Comments | Posted December 29, 2012 | 2:00 PM

It has been a truly epic year for Internet animal stars.

In 2012, we were captivated by the cute Echidna rescued from the Australian outback, a dapper monkey running around in a coat, and a live puppy cam for almost every species of...

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Rony Monzon, Heroic Chicago Teen, Takes Bullets For Friend (VIDEO)

(120) Comments | Posted December 28, 2012 | 4:30 PM

Six months ago, Rony Monzon became a hero when he jumped into the line of fire, taking three bullets and saving his friend's life.

Now, the 14-year-old has finally recovered from his injuries, just in time for the holidays.

On July 11, Monzon and his neighbor, 14-year-old Daneysi...

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Pay-It-Forward Chain In Winnipeg Lasts For 3 Hours

(230) Comments | Posted December 27, 2012 | 12:00 PM

Winnipeg's residents are at it again.

According to Yahoo News, customers at a Tim Hortons coffee shop in Winnipeg started a chain of goodwill that ended up extending to 228 lucky residents on Friday.

"One generous customer at the restaurant on Beaverhill Blvd. started a chain...

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David Nieland, Homeland Security Agent, Returns Missing Photos To North Carolina Family (VIDEO)

(47) Comments | Posted December 27, 2012 | 10:15 AM

A North Carolina family was reunited with some priceless family photos last month because of a good Samaritan who went out of his way to return a lost memory card.

According to TODAY, Florida resident David Nieland was vacationing at the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina...

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Little Girl Cries And Laughs Uncontrollably At The Doctor's Office (VIDEO)

(22) Comments | Posted December 26, 2012 | 5:05 PM

Most kids, heck, even most adults, don't like going to the doctor's office. The girl in the video above is no exception.

But what happens when the doctor in question -- a dermatologist -- starts tickling the bottom of the patient's feet? Said pig-tailed patient goes from crying to laughing...

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Boston Police Officer, Edward Norton, Jumps Into Freezing Water To Save Drowning Woman (VIDEO)

(207) Comments | Posted December 26, 2012 | 10:26 AM

One heroic police officer braved cold waters to rescue a drowning woman on Friday.

Boston police officer Edward Norton is being hailed as a hero after he jumped into the Fort Point Channel to save a unidentified woman during a torrential downpour.

Norton told the New York Daily...

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Hulan Roberts, WWII Veteran, Has Wish To Return To Battleground Granted By Mississippi Middle Schoolers (PHOTOS)

(35) Comments | Posted December 25, 2012 | 12:30 PM

A World War II veteran's dream of returning to the land he fought in is finally being granted, thanks to the generosity of middle school students in Mississippi.

According to the DeSoto Times-Tribune, Hulan Roberts, who was aboard a B-17 bomber during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944,...

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Pets In Holiday Outfits Warm Our Hearts (SLIDESHOW)

(20) Comments | Posted December 24, 2012 | 11:34 AM

During the holiday season, there's nothing quite like cuddling next to a cozy fire with your beloved pets.

In fact, only one thing could make such picture-perfect moments any better: holiday themed pet costumes!

From furry Santas to four-legged elves and tiny reindeer, the possibilities are nearly limitless....

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Muslims And Catholics Come Together For Christmas Donations In London, Ontario

(289) Comments | Posted December 23, 2012 | 12:00 PM

Catholics and Muslims were able to put their religious differences aside for the sake of Canada's poor this week.

According to the London Free Press, members of the London, Ontario, Muslim mosque helped the Society of St. Vincent du Paul, a Catholic organization, gather enough food to...

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