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Navy SEAL Team 6 Rescues Kidnapped Aid Workers in Somalia
CNNWashington -- Freed hostages Jessica Buchanan and Poul Thisted arrived at a U.S. base in Sicily Thursday, a day after being rescued in a U.S. military raid in Somalia, a spokesman for the base said. The pair are now at Naval Air Station Sigonella, said...Tags: ABC (tv network), Barack Obama, National Security, Labor Legislation, CNN (tv network)
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U.S. helicopter raid frees two aid workers from Somali pirates
World NowU.S. Navy Seals in dramatic hostage rescue in Somalia: In a dramatic overnight rescue, U.S. military helicopters with Navy Seals swooped into Somalia and safely rescued two Western aid workers.... -
Battle of the Badges' blood drive touted a success
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterAlonso Holguin waited to do more than give back to the community Wednesday. He was among a throng of people who waited to donate blood. “Just to help out people in need,” said the 17-year-old Imperial resident. “I might be helping...Tags: American Red Cross, The Happiest News!, Relief and Aid Organizations, The Happiest News!, Charity
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Why do people get kidnapped in Somalia?
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Angelo Dundee's son discusses life, death of Muhammad Ali's trainer
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Watchdogging the charity watchdogs
In the swirl of the holiday season, consumers can find themselves flooded with pitch letters, phone calls, food drive appeals and donation boxes for what appear to be legitimate charities.
The decision to donate is often made quickly, for emotional...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Culture, Media Industry, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Media Industry
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Is 2012 the year for volunteering?
Staff WriterVolunteering not only helps others in the Valley, it can also make the volunteer’s life longer, according to research by the American Psychological Association. A study found that volunteers lived longer than others if they cited altruism or social...Tags: American Red Cross, Relief and Aid Organizations, Charity
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Blood drives beginning Jan. 2
Monday, Jan. 2 — American Red Cross Donor Center, 1131 Conrad Court, Hagerstown, noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2 — Funkstown American Legion, 12 N. Westside Ave., Funkstown, 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2 — St. James Brethren Church, 17718...Tags: Schools, Hospitals and Clinics, American Red Cross, American Legion, Relief and Aid Organizations
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More Northern Michigan residents turning to food assistance
An increasing number of households are depending on food assistance to survive, a new report shows.
About 967,000 households in Michigan used food assistance in the third quarter of 2011, an increase of 4.8 percent from the previous year, according to...Tags: Relief and Aid Organizations, Unemployment Benefits
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3 Greensboro Police Officers Earn American Red Cross Awards
FOX8 Staff WriterThree Greensboro Police Officers join ten other Guilford County notables in receiving the American Red Cross Salute to Heroes award. The event takes place at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at the Carolina Theatre at 310 S. Greene St. in Greensboro. Tickets...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), American Red Cross, Murder, Relief and Aid Organizations, Marketing
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Two Surry Co. Families Lose Homes in Separate House Fires
Two Surry County families were displaced by fires in separate incidents Tuesday -- one in Mount Airy and the other in Dobson, The Mount Airy News reported.
Members of the Mount Airy Fire Department had to battle sub-freezing temperatures as well as...Tags: Mount Airy, Hospitals and Clinics, American Red Cross, Fires, Traffic
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Woman critically injured in Schaumburg apartment fire
Tribune reportersAn 85-year-old woman was critically injured when fire engulfed her apartment in a 7-story building in Schaumburg early Saturday morning. Fire officials were alerted to the fire about 6 a.m. and found fire in an apartment on the fourth floor at 1234...Tags: Fires, Injuries and Wounds, Manufacturing and Engineering, American Red Cross, Hospitals and Clinics
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