U.S. Marshals help save 31 missing children after month-long operation

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Monica Pop
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Another successful operation during which 31 missing children were located and rescued was carried out by the U.S. Marshals and Homeland Security Investigations in partnership with Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth and Grand Prairie police departments. The “Operation Missing in the Metroplex” had been undergoing for over a month.

According to reports, among those rescued were minors tied to sex trafficking. One 15-year-old girl was recovered at a Dallas home, a 17-year-old girl was recovered from a vehicle, and a 13-year-old girl was recovered from an apartment. Additionally, two girls were recovered from Fort Worth.

Acting United States Marshal Quintella Downs-Bradshaw spoke to ABC 8 News and said: “To observe law enforcement partnerships and community concerns culminate into such a successful recovery outcome is rewarding. Victims should know they are not forgotten, there is hope and a way to return home.”

All the children were provided help and were placed at a safe place. Some have already been returned to their legal guardians.

Dallas Police Department Chief of Police Eddie Garcia described the operation as a small victory. He is aware that a lot more has to be done, but the number of successful operations carried out during the past period show that there is still someone who will never give up on these children who live in fear each and every day.

“We are grateful to be a part of a coalition of extraordinary law enforcement agencies who were dedicated in reuniting these children with their loved ones,” Garcia said. “It is our hope that each of them will be able to put this traumatic experience behind them and move forward to have a happy and productive life.”

We can never thank the U.S. Marshals and everyone involved in the rescue mission enough. You are our heroes. As for the children, we are glad they are finally home, where they belong.

Little girl sings touching song to her cat before he passes

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Monica Pop
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Kids and animals form bonds strong like no other. So when our pets leave this world, the little ones are touched the most.

One family, however, will always be able not only to think of the great times they spent with their cat that passed away, but also to see the bunch of photos that witness of the memorable and fun times they had together.

Bailey was a very special cat who was an important part of the family. Erin Merryn and the rest of the household members included him in every activity, but it was the last one that touched the hearts of many.

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Merryn recalls the time Bailey entered her life. She was still in college and this cat became her best friend the moment she took him in her arms. “I have always said if everyone had a Bailey there would be a lot less people in this world lonely or depressed. I always told people there was a little human inside Bailey.”

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When Merryn welcomed her first bundle of joy, baby Abby, Bailey was there to share the joy with her.

Speaking to Love Meow, Merryn shares how the cat and the baby bonded instantly. She was scared at first because she didn’t know how Bailey would react to the new addition to the family but he was the most caring pet they could ever ask for.

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Abby would play with the cute tabby cat and would read him stories. What was very interesting was that Bailey would show patience and would carefully listen to his human sister.

And when the second baby came into the family’s life, Bailey loved her the way he loved Abby. Merryn felt blessed knowing her girls were around someone who was so very affectionate about them.

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The girls would take their furry brother with them wherever they went. They dressed him, took him to picnics, and pushed him like a baby in a stroller. So it didn’t really came as a surprise when people started calling him “no ordinary cat.”

“He just loved these girls and let them do whatever they wanted to him. It was incredible, ” Merryn told People.

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Sadly, after 14 years, Bailey’s health became poor and he experienced kidney failure. The whole family was devastated and they made sure his last days were filled with the love and the affection he was surrounded with his whole life.

Merryn said how the girls were very sad over the fact their lovely pal would leave this world, but sadly, there was nothing that could be done.

The last video of Bailey and Abby was so touching that it triggered deep emotions and a lot of tears at everyone who witnessed the unconditional love that existed between these best friends.

Abby holds Bailey in her arms and gently sings, “You are my Sunshine.”

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Even after Bailey’s passing people still get to enjoy the photos of him and all the fun he had growing old around his family as Merryn still runs the page “Bailey No Ordinary Cat.”

Realizing that people from all around the world fell in love with the photos, the family published a book.

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Rest in peace sweet Bailey, you were the kind of pet everyone wishes to have in their life.

Queen Elizabeth “saddened” by claims made by Harry and Meghan

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Monica Pop
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Every outlet, every magazine, every TV station and program, not only in the U.S. and U.K., but practically the entire world, is still broadcasting news about Meghan and Harry’s first tell-all interview after stepping down from their royal duties.

Days needed to pass in order for all those shocking revelations to settle and the Royal family to respond to everything that has been said by the Sussexes.

According to both Meghan and Harry, there were conversations about how dark Archie’s skin would be before he was born. This caused many to accuse the Palace of racism, and the wide public was eagerly waiting for the queen’s response to those accusations.

The couple believed they should have their story heard, and boy was it heard by millions. It has been said that Oprah’s Harpo Productions earned millions with the host having the former royals opposite her, and CBS paid between $7-9 millions for the interview rights, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

At one point during the interview, Meghan said: “I don’t know how they could expect, after all of this time, we would still just be silent if there is an active role that the firm is playing in perpetuating falsehoods about us. If that comes with risk of losing things…there’s a lot that’s been lost already.”

Of course, it was just a matter of time when the Palace would respond to the bombshell interview. Queen Elizabeth herself released a statement which read:

“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.

The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.

Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members.”

It looks like people were expecting more than what the statement read. We are yet to see if other members of the royalty will comment on the interview.

Father experiences heartbreak after he comes across a paper in which his son wrote he had no friends

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Monica Pop
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I don’t think there is a parent out there who doesn’t want their kids to be happy and fulfilled, to have a lot of friends and be satisfied with their life, thus thrive and grow into respected individuals.

A father named Bob Cornelius experienced heartbreak after he learned that his son Christopher was extremely unhappy because he didn’t have any friends. The boy was asked to fill in a questionnaire about himself at school and his answer to the question who his friends were was: NO ONE.

As it turned out, Christopher’s classmates wouldn’t accept him because he had autism.

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Bob knew he had to do something about his son’s problem, so he took to the social media, posted Christopher’s questionnaire, and shared a story about a famous football player who noticed an autistic boy having lunch all by himself while the rest of the tables were full of groups of children, so he sat down with the boy and made him company.

After this, many kids started hanging out with Christopher, who never had a sleepover with a friend, unlike his brothers who always had friends in the house.

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Things turned for the better, but Bob wondered why it took for him to speak up for his son before someone decided he was too just a regular boy who needed friends.He also wrote that these days “children are not taught to embrace and accept the differences of others.”

Despite all that, Bob is happy he helped raise awareness about autism among his son’s classmates.

Abandoned dog gets rescued just before storm hits

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Monica Pop
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Trembling with fear, an abandoned 1-year-old puppy was struggling to find shelter before the storm which was approaching hit. A rescuer at Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac from Serbia was on his way to the shelter’s headquarters when he noticed the sweet animal in need.

He knew he had to act quick and try to get to her before she ran away. It was very obvious that the dog was afraid of humans. It looked as though her heart was broken before, so she was careful and couldn’t trust people easily.

Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia

However, her rescuer was patient and willing to give her as much time as she needed before he approached closer. Shortly after, the dog realized this man was nothing like the cruel owners who dumped her.

The puppy found herself in her rescuer’s vehicle just before the storm hit. She felt happy because she knew she was in safe hands. And she knew right. In one moment, she was homeless, and in the next, she was placed in a foster home, receiving a nice bath and a big bowl of food.

Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia

Her foster mom named her Lucy and cleaned her body from fleas. Lucy could now enjoy the comfy home and play with the rest of the furry residents, the dog named Mini and a cute cat.

We are glad Lucy got a new lease on life and we hope she will soon find her forever home with humans who will love her unconditionally, because that’s the least this beautiful pup deserves.

Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia

You can take a look at the whole story below. It is truly heartwarming.

Police officers spot a woman sitting at a parking lot all by herself- offer her a lift and buy her a ticket home

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Monica Pop
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Most people believe that they should never interfere in other people’s business, even if those people are in trouble or experiencing hardship. But if we don’t step in for one another when we need that the most, won’t the humanity go into the wrong direction?

Deputies Anderson and Arbuckle, with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, shared a heartwarming story about an act of kindness they offered to a complete stranger. Their plan was not to brag, but to remind the community that the police officers from all over the country are serving their citizens with the best of their abilities and are always there to lend a helping hand.

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Namely, as the deputies entered Denny’s to grab a quick lunch, they noticed a young woman sitting at the parking lot all by herself. She had a big suitcase, and it looked to the officers that all of her belongings were packed in that polka dotted traveling bag.

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They could feel something wasn’t right, so they decided to approach and offer the lady to get inside with them. They treated her lunch and then gave her a lift to the Greyhound bus station. On top of that, they bought her the ticket home.

CONCERN FOR OUR COMMUNITY:

Deputies Anderson and Arbuckle had a break for breakfast one recent morning. As they arrived…

Posted by Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Later, the department shared what happened and wrote that “the two officers actions demonstrate adherence to the Mission, Vision, and Values of our Department, most notably a concern for the community and treating the woman with empathy and respect when she was in a bad situation.”

Canadian sports fans finish singing US anthem after mic stops working

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Monica Pop
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Sports matches between rivals don’t always end up peacefully. The loyal fans who cheer their teams tend to fight and argue over the game, but luckily, that’s not always the case. Some fans respect those who support the other team or national representation, just like the Canadian guys from the video below.

During a match between two teams, one from the U.S. and the other one from Canada, the mic stopped working shortly after the performer started singing the American national. But then, something truly incredible happened. The Canadians continued singing in one voice. It truly was a moment to remember which reminded us how lucky we are to have this country and its people as our neighbors.

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The video of the Toronto Maple Leafs fans stepping in and cherishing our anthem has been seen more than 7.8 million times and it gives us goosebumps every time we watch it. Yes, this is one of those videos that you go back to every now and then.

People couldn’t help by comment, with many of them saying that this was the ultimate form of respect.

“American Veteran here. Our Canadian brothers and sisters are a very kind and loyal people. I will bare arms to protect and defend,” one person wrote. Another added, “I’m an American— I know all the words to “O Canada” and sing it just as loudly as I do my own anthem. ☺️ Thank you, Canada, for being such an awesome neighbor!! ❤️”

This is definitely a must watch. Check the incredibly touching moment in the video below.

Mom praises how flight attendant handled her autistic son

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Monica Pop
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Traveling with young kids can be exhausting and many times troubling because you never know how they would react and whether they will keep quiet or disturb other passengers.

A mom of two named Sonja Redding was flying from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, but one of her kids, Xayvior, who has autism, misbehaved. She couldn’t calm him down, and just as she thought things would become even worse, a flight attendant named Amanda Amburgy, decided to offer help.

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She asked Sonja if she would allow her to take Xayvior in her arms. Sonja agreed and Amanda did wonders. Not only she managed to calm the boy down, but she made him smile too. At the end, she even got a few kisses from sweet Xayvior.

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Sonja posted the experience on Facebook and thanked Amanda for the compassion she showed. “Amanda just showed love and empathy without hesitation, and swooped him up, taking him on a tour of the plane. We need more people like this in the world.”

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People like Amanda make this world a bit more beautiful!

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