Subject: The Optimist: Prize-winning Palestinian teacher: ‘I create a safe, peaceful, loving environment’
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Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2016 14:05:34 -0400 (EDT)

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PRIZE-WINNING PALESTINIAN TEACHER: ‘I CREATE A SAFE, PEACEFUL, LOVING ENVIRONMENT’
Troubled young students find a safe place to learn despite violence around them.
By William Booth
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REFUGEES RESCUE ANTI-REFUGEE GERMAN POLITICIAN AFTER CAR CRASH
"I cannot confirm that it was a Syrian refugee who pulled me out of the vehicle," the politician said. 
By Justin Wm. Moyer
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THIS RUGBY PLAYER WITH NO ARMS AND LEGS IS A CROSSFIT SENSATION — AND THE VIDEO PROVES IT
Lindsey Hilton doesn't consider herself an inspiration. Others disagree.
By Peter Holley
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THIS MOVING TRIBUTE EXPLAINS WHY FORMER INTEL CEO ANDY GROVE WAS REVERED BY SO MANY
In a recent testimonial, Grove is credited with nothing less than building Silicon Valley itself
By Jena McGregor
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A DIFFICULT CHILDHOOD LED ONE WOMAN TO SEEK A MORE MEANINGFUL LIFE
Angel Anderson will cook a meal in your home, but she really wants to prepare dinner for her fractured family.
By Courtland Milloy
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PHILANTHROPIST PAUL ALLEN ANNOUNCES $100 MILLION GIFT TO EXPAND &#8216;FRONTIERS OF BIOSCIENCE&#8217;
The new commitment brings Allen's total philanthropic contributions to $1.5 billion.
By Ariana Eunjung Cha
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WATCH: OLIVIA WILDE WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME
Wilde plays AnnaRose Rubright, a real 19-year-old with down syndrome. 
By Jessica Contrera
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HOW ELLEN DEGENERES HELPED MAKE THIS DYING COMEDIAN&#8217;S DREAM COME TRUE
HBO will air an hour-long stand-up special from comedian Quincy Jones, who was diagnosed with stage-four mesothelioma.
By Elahe Izadi
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WANT TO IMPRESS A POSSIBLE EMPLOYER? FOIL A ROBBERY DURING YOUR JOB INTERVIEW.
Popeyes applicant Devin Washington didn't know if the thief had a gun, but he took action anyway, nabbing the suspect — and a job. 
By Peter Holley
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