Police is searching for a suspect after 49-year-old mother of four was shot dead while working at 7-Eleven

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Monica Pop
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Police are looking for a suspect who committed a horrific crime on Thursday, October 1, after he attempted robbery at a 7-Eleven in Waldorf, Maryland, and shot dead the clerk, 49-year-old Lynn Marie Maher.

According to costumers who were inside the store at the time of the incident and witnessed the whole thing, the killer was a black man around 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-10 tall and wore surgical mask, jeans, dark tennis shoes, and a hooded sweatshirt. He was said to had fled the place on foot and it is still unknown whether he used a car or not.

At the time Lynn was shot, she was reported to be compliant with the suspect, according to Charles County Police spokeswoman Diane Richardson.

Lynn was a mother of four. Her brother-in-law, Chris Maher, said how she and his brother were high school sweethearts who went separate ways but reconnected years after and were married for ten years.

According to him, Lynn loved her job at the store and even knew most of the customers by name. She was a kind-hearted person who had a black belt in Taekwondo and spent her free time teaching unprivileged children this martial art.

The victim’s children are between 17 and 25 years old. Maher said how one of her kids is a Marine based in California and is currently trying to make arrangements to get back home for his mother’s funeral.

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Following the deadly shooting, 7-Eleven provided a statement, writing, “Our hearts are with the victim’s family. We are working with the local Franchisee to gather information and provide local law enforcement with any information helpful to their investigation. The store is currently closed while police complete their investigation.“

The police is asking from the public to help track the killer down and call the station in case they have any information that could lead to his arrest.

They can call Det. J. Feldman at (301) 609-6474 or contact Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

“This is a very quiet area,” Richardson said. “It’s unusual that something like this happens. We think that the community obviously will be outraged, and again if anybody knows anything, we’re hoping that they’ll call.”

Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 and 7-Eleven is offering a reward up to $10,000 leading to the arrest of the suspect.

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

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Monica Pop
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Our veterans should be the most respected citizens and we should never miss a chance to thank them for their service and their sacrifice. That is why stories like that of Raymond Duncan, a veteran who turned 100 years old a few days ago, brings smile on my face and makes me extremely happy.

The birthday of Staff Sgt. Duncan from Oklahoma was celebrated by the whole community and a great number of people who gathered to wish him all the best.

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Duncan was a member of the 487th Bomb Group and led the largest Eighth Air Force mission of the war on December 24, 1944, which involved more than 2,000 bombers on airfields and communication sites in western Germany.

Speaking to the ABC News station Koko, Duncan spoke of that mission and said a day doesn’t pass by without him thinking of that day when his life and that of the fellow soldiers was spared after a bomb went off over their base a second too late.

“I was in World War II. My airplane led the largest air raid during World War II over Germany, Dec. 24, 1944,” the veteran said. “And I’ve been honored by three presidents for that service.”

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“When I came back and worked at Tinker Air Force Base for 27 years, I hear one of those engines fire and chills ran through me.”

Sadly, 235 group members didn’t make it back home and gave their life for the country. Their deed should never be forgotten. Duncan said how the soldiers didn’t really try to make friends while deployed because they never knew “who was coming back and who wasn’t.”

Duncan received many awards for his bravery, among which a Presidential Unit Citation and Good Conduct Ribbon.

Thank you Mr. Duncan for everything you’ve done for America. We wish you a very happy birthday and many more to come.

Great Dane asks owner for a sandwich bite in the most hilarious way possible

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Monica Pop
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Of all the friends a human can ever have, dogs definitely are the most precious. These animals aren’t just friendly and loyal, but very intelligent too. They will always stay by your side and be your best companion during your best and worst days.

Well, the only time they won’t listen is when you are eating and not sharing your food with them. Those who own dogs are pretty well aware that eating around them without offering a bite or two is practically impossible, because even if you don’t do that, they will come and get what’s “theirs.”

The man from the video below is trying to enjoy his sandwich, but his Great Dane is sitting right in front of him and looking straight into his eyes. Once she realizes she isn’t getting any of the snack, she starts barking, and according to many, the sound resembles a lion’s roaring.

And as if having one gentle giant observing the man’s every chew isn’t enough, the two other dogs want their portion as well. The best thing is, they are only getting a bite after they say I love you.

The video has been seen over 7 million times. Check it out below and see the reason why!

Ellie, an 18-year-old model with Down syndrome, stars in Gucci’s new beauty campaign

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Monica Pop
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Although the this world changes with only a gradual pace, people seem to finally understand that accepting the differences is what makes it a better place to live in.

In the past, fashion industries only featured flawless and good-looking models in magazines and on the runways, but as time passes by, they understand that one doesn’t have to be skinny and tall to be beautiful. As a result, famous fashion brands are now working with everyday people as their models and are embracing the differences.

Just take a look at Ellie Goldstein. This 18-year-old girl with Down Syndrome is one of the most famous Gucci models and not only people from her country of England know of her, but she’s gathering an international attention and thousands of followers on Instagram also.

Ellie was discovered when the company was looking for a model for their new makeup line campaign.

Just a glance at this lovely young lady was enough for Gucci to know she is just the person for them. After being chosen, she was part of the Gucci Beauty and Photo Vogue Festival.

The agency representing Ellie is the Zebedee Management agency which mainly represents models with special needs. ”Our models are beautiful! No ifs, no buts, no excuses. Talent and beauty don’t care how many legs you have or what condition you were born with,” their website says. The goal of this agency is “to redefine the perfection of beauty, disability and diversity.”

Ellie, who describes herself as “Passionate about drama, modelling & dance. Living life to the full & following my dreams,” has always wanted to be part of the fashion world, but little did she know this dream of hers would one day turn into reality.

Today, she is very successful at what she does and was even featured on the cover of the Glamour magazine in September of this year.

Her friends and family are extremely proud of Ellie’s success and say she totally deserves it because she worked hard for everything she has achieved so far.

“We’re all incredibly proud of Ellie and all the lovely comments she has had on Gucci’s Instagram,” her mom, Yvonne, told Channel5 News. “She has always loved being in the limelight and in front of the camera, she’s very confident and good at taking direction.”

Ellie is over the moon. “I really enjoyed the modelling and loved wearing the Gucci dress. I’m really proud of the photoshoot and would love to be famous. I’m looking forward to modelling for other brands,” she said.

Ellie’s story is inspirational and reminds us that we should never spot chasing our dreams. She’s now a role model of many young girls and boys who share her condition and teaches them that nothing is impossible.

Oklahoma police officer adopts the boy he saved from severe child abuse

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Monica Pop
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Some people are so compassionate that their kind deeds restore our faith in humanity and remind us of how we should all strive to become better people whose kind actions would help the world go round.

Officer Jody Thompson from Oklahoma and his wife were already parents of three when a life-changing incident took place and the family ended up welcoming another family member in their home and in their hearts.

It was in 2015 when this police officer received a call of a case of child abuse. When he arrived at the scene, his heart broke because of the gruesome sight. A young boy was bound by his hands and feet with rope, shoved inside a trash barrel. His condition was so poor that his whole body was covered in bruises. The 8-year-old boy was starved so much that his ribs were showing. He was also forcefully held in the shower for very long time so he was soaked to the bone. 

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This was the most severe case of child neglect and abuse this man has ever seen.  

Thompson felt so sorry for this boy that he promised to be there for him and never let something like this happen to him ever again. The boy, John, was quickly rushed to the hospital, and during the whole time, Thompson never left his side. 

Once the boy recovered from the injuries, his life tuned upside down in an instant. The Thompsons adopted him and surrounded him with all the love and kindness he deserved but never felt until that very moment. 

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John Thompson is now an A-straight student and his parents are proud of him and everything he achieved. His new family helped him forget the ordeal he had to go through when he was living with his biological parents. 

If you think the Thompsons are kind-hearted people who were there for John when he needed them the most, wait until you see what else they did. John’s biological mother gave birth to a baby daughter while in prison, and his new parents adopted his little sister too. Only 24 hours after she was born, this amazing family started the case to officially make her their daughter.  

KFSM Fort Smith reported on the touching story. The interviewer asked Officer Thompson how did he know that he was looking at his future son:

“When I seen him…when I seen him in that house, I knew,” the officer said, tears welling up in his eyes.

Looking at John and officer Thompson, it’s obvious the two love and respect each other endlessly. No one would ever assume John was adopted. He has always been treated equally as the rest of the kids. John said of his father, “he’s [Officer Thompson] is the reason he’s here right now.”

We can never thank this family enough for providing two innocent souls with a loving home. If it wasn’t for officer Thompson and his wife who knows what would have happened to John. We are happy this sweet boy and his little sister got the life they deserve. 

Woman enters the barn and spots an unlikely creature napping on her horse’s head

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Monica Pop
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Oh, those unusual animal friendships! Have you ever seen anything better and more heartwarming than animals of different kinds hanging around and showing love to one another? I know I haven’t. These scenes aren’t just cute beyond words, but they teach us a lesson of respect that we should all learn and follow.

Nancy is a farm owner from Elk City, Oklahoma, and a huge animal lover. She enjoys being around the sweet creatures, especially the horses. Well, one day, when she went to check them at the horse stable, she came across what might be the sweetest sight ever. One of her horses, Rocky, had a visitor, his feathered friend, Chickaleta.

Now seeing the two hanging together is something common, but what caught Nancy’s attention and what she believed was worth sharing was the resting spot of the chicken.

As it turns out, Chickaleta fell asleep on her friend’s head, and seeing the photo of them made people wonder what animal found it’s comfort with Rocky.

The best part is the ending, when the chicken climbs off the horse’s head and stays next to him. It looks like they are hugging and we are all smiles.

This video is definitely something you don’t want to miss, so make sure you check it out below.

Sir Elton John spoke of the guilt after his ex-wife attempted suicide 3 days into their honeymoon

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Monica Pop
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Just a single look at Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish will convince you that you are witnessing one of the best love stories in the world of celebrities. The two met some 27 years ago and are going strong as day one.

However, not many know that the famous musician was married before he came out as gay.

Back in 1984, John, who was openly speaking of being bisexual, got married to Renate Blauel. Speaking of the decision to tie the knot with her, John told Los Angeles Times, as quoted by Entertainment Weekly, “Even though I knew I was gay, I thought this woman was attractive and that being married would cure me of everything wrong in my life…”

During a 1976 interview with Rolling Stone, he said, “I’d rather fall in love with a woman eventually because I think a woman probably lasts much longer than a man.”

Blauel spoke of John too and dubbed him the nicest guy she had ever met.

Sadly, the two called it quits and divorced just four years later, and Blauel kept a low profile and stayed out of the spotlight. But just last year, she caught the attention of the public eye when she filed a lawsuit against John, asking for £3 million in damages after he spoke of their marriage publicly and published intimate details of their relationship in his book Me and the movie Rocketman, thus breached their divorce deal.

According to the legal papers filed at the High Court in London, while the couple was on their honeymoon in France, John told Blauel how their marriage wasn’t working and asked from her to return to London, which lead to her trying to take her own life. She recalled taking an overdose of Valium.

The Academy award-wining musician’s ex wife also claimed she suffered mental brakes after details of her marriage to John emerged.

In his memoir, John spoke of the regret and the guilt he felt for hurting his ex-wife. He even said he hoped the two would remain good friends and that she will meet his children one day. “I wanted her to be part of our lives, and us part of hers, in some way,” he wrote, according to The Independent. “But she didn’t want to and I didn’t push the issue. I have to respect how she feels.”

At the moment, the legal proceedings against Sir Elton John are still underway and we are eagerly waiting for the outcome.

11-year-old with terminal brain cancer asks for ‘patches and pins’ from law enforcement as his final wish

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Maryane
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Life was unfair to 11-year-old John Francis Hoague-Rivette. This boy that was once vibrant and ran through life with a smile on his face was diagnosed with a terminal brain cancer in May 2019. 

His parents and family’s hearts were left broken. What started as mild symptoms and continued with inability to walk, talk, and eat, followed by frequent seizure-like episodes, turned to be grade 3 Glioma tumor on the brain stem. 

After the numerous surgeries he had to go through, the doctors at the Albany Medical Center offered John Francis’ parents two choices; either let him stay at the hospital, or take him home and make him comfortable. They chose the latter. 

Now, the smile on the boy’s face is mostly present when he receives coins, pins, and patches from the members of the police. 

One day, John Francis’ teacher asked the local police department to pay the boy a visit and make his day as she knew how much he wanted to be a police officer one day. After the members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office stopped by his house and gave him the title of an honorary captain, John Francis’ family asked from other officers to send their son pitches and prayers. 

Getting them cheers him up more than anything else. 

“He grew up knowing that police, firemen, EMTs and military members were a part of something bigger than themselves,” Carrie Rivette, John’s mom, told Fox News. “He respects them and admired them.”

John Francis is familiar with the job of these people and love what they do for the society as many members of his family were part of the law enforcement. 

The number of pins and patches is getting bigger by each passing day. Not only police officers from the town show their support by sending one, but officers from all over the country too. 

In the meantime, John Francis is doing everything in his power to live his life the best he can. 

Police officers showed once again why they have our trust and utmost respect. They are going an extra mile for the sake of the smile on this boy’s face. 

If you are a police officer yourself, or you know someone who would like to contribute to John Francis’ happiness during his tough days, show them this story and let them know they can send their patch on the address below:

Captain John Francis Hoague-Rivette
PO Box 6
Whitehall, NY 12887

Keep fighting little warrior, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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