Tag: woman

Woman Shares Her Love With Sweetest, Caring Fiancé Who Has Cerebral Palsy and Hearing Impairment

A woman who fell in love with a man with hearing impairment and cerebral palsy shares their journey, from falling in love to planning their wedding, navigating the world as an interabled couple as they go. Elyse Rucker of Arkansas and her fiancé, Jason Flynn, did not just fall in love despite their differences, but…


Indonesia Deports Chicago Woman Who Helped Kill Mother

DENPASAR, Indonesia—An American woman convicted of helping to kill her mother on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali and stuff the body into a suitcase was deported Tuesday to the United States. Heather Mack, 26, was released from prison on Friday after serving seven years and two months of a 10-year sentence. Her then-boyfriend, who…


Texas Woman Spots Tiny Feet in Lake, Leaps in to Save Drowning Toddler, Recognized by City

A quick-thinking Texas mom whose actions helped save the life of a drowning toddler was recently recognized for her heroism, alongside first responders who attended the emergency. Mom of four Brandi Rowntree leapt into action when she heard a woman scream for help at Linda Spurlock Park in North Richland Hills on June 9. She saw two…


Woman Receives Surprise Gift From Stranger Whose Car Rear-Ended Hers: ‘Just Be Kind’

A woman rear-ended at a roundabout in Canberra, Australia, drove away from the ordeal feeling reassured by the kind conversation she’d shared with the other driver. A week later, she was shocked seeing a surprise gift at her doorstep. Bek Pearson was on her way to work when she joined a queue of cars approaching…


Dutch Woman Brought to Virginia to Face Terrorism Charge

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—A Dutch woman charged seven years ago with raising money for the Somali terrorist group al-Shabab has been extradited to the U.S. to face trial. Farhia Hassan, 38, made an initial appearance Friday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria after being brought to the U.S. on Thursday on charges of conspiring to provide material…


Good Samaritans Rescue Distressed Woman Preparing to Jump From Bridge in Massachusetts

Seeing a distressed woman who had climbed over a railing of a bridge in West Springfield, Massachusetts, a number of good Samaritans stopped their cars and rushed to her aid, pulling her to safety and possibly saving her life. The civilians have since been recognized by Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno,…


Dying Woman Bids Beloved Horse and Dogs Goodbye as Hospice Staff Bring Them to Her Bedside

Aided by hospice staff, a dying woman had the chance to see her beloved horse and two dogs one last time as the precious pets were brought to her bedside. “Following her arrival at the hospice, our care team soon discovered that patient Jan Holman had some very special friends in her life, and following…


‘We’ve Taken Each Other On’: Woman With Spina Bifida Shares Insights From 23 Years of Marriage

A wife, mother, and academic with spina bifida is sharing her insights on life’s trials and triumphs after 23 years in a marriage. Bethany Hoppe, 51, explained to The Epoch Times, “Socially, our western culture doesn’t automatically take into consideration that people with disabilities marry, so celebrating 23 years of marriage might get a double-take,…


Woman Who Refused Haircuts for 31 Years Is Now a Real-Life Rapunzel With 1.95 Meters of Hair

A Ukrainian woman who hasn’t cut her hair since the age of 5 has become a real-life Princess Rapunzel, with flowing blonde locks that now exceed her height. Alena Kravchenko, 36, is a lawyer by training and lives in the town of Odesa. According to Alena, her inspiration to grow her hair came from her…


Struggling Woman Shares Donation She Receives From a Stranger With Another Family in Need

Despite going through really challenging times, a mom-of-two who received a donation from a stranger decided to buy the essential items her kids needed and then use the remaining amount to buy food for another family in need, creating a ripple effect of kindness. In November 2020, when an extremely powerful tropical cyclone, called Goni,…