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Mom becomes surrogate at 49 for daughter, gives birth to baby at 50

Thursday, June 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At 49 years old, Chalise Smith made a big decision.She committed to becoming a surrogate for one of her daughters, 25-year-old Kaitlyn Munoz, who for years had been struggling with infertility and had undergone egg retrieval and in vitro fertilization in... Read More.

Biden’s Coast Guard pick becomes first woman to lead a military branch

Wednesday, June 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Adm. Linda Fagan became the first woman to lead a branch of the U.S. military when she was sworn in as commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard at a sunny ceremony in Washington on Wednesday.President Joe Biden, who nominated Fagan to the... Read More.

19-year-old becomes youngest Black student to graduate from Texas law school

Friday, May 13 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Haley Taylor Schlitz made headlines in 2019 after getting accepted into nine law schools. She was just 16 at the time.Now, after three years of classes, long nights, clerkships and internships – and a pandemic to boot – Taylor Schlitz is ready to... Read More.

Colorado voting officials adopt safety measures as state becomes target for election conspiracists

Monday, May 9 by ABC News

(DENVER) -- When Josh Zygielbaum left the Marine Corps more than ten years ago, he thought he would never have to wear body armor again. But now Zygielbaum is back to wearing a bulletproof vest as a Colorado county clerk -- one of the... Read More.

Teen wrestler born without legs becomes state champion in Virginia

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Virginia high school wrestler is proving that any dream is achievable through hard work and dedication.Adonis Lattimore, 17, was born without a right leg, a partial left leg and only one fully functioning arm. Despite doubts from his peers throughout... Read More.

‘Bridgerton”s second season becomes the most popular English-language series for Netflix

Tuesday, April 19 by ABC News

The (vis)count is in: The second season of Netflix's Bridgerton has become even more popular than its predecessor.Referencing the show's town gossip, the streaming service announced, "After four weeks atop the English TV list, Lady Whistledown is most pleased to... Read More.

Alyssa Nakken becomes first woman to coach on-field in MLB game

Wednesday, April 13 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- San Francisco Giants assistant coach Alyssa Nakken made history Tuesday night, becoming the first woman to coach on the field during a regular season Major League Baseball game as the Giants took on the San Diego Padres.Padres' first baseman Eric Hosmer... Read More.

Oscars 2022: Troy Kotsur becomes first deaf actor to win Best Supporting Actor

Sunday, March 27 by ABC News

CODA's Troy Kotsur made Oscars history by becoming the first deaf actor to win Best Supporting Actor. "This is amazing to be here on this journey. I cannot believe I'm here," he signed while accepting his award. "It's amazing that our film, CODA, has reached out worldwide. It... Read More.

Florida becomes 1st state advising against giving COVID-19 vaccine to healthy children, despite CDC recommendation

Monday, March 7 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- Despite widespread support for pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations from the nation's top health officials, Florida will become the first state in the country to advise against vaccinating healthy children for COVID-19, the state's Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo, announced on Monday."The... Read More.

Venus and Serena Williams cover ‘Harper’s Bazaar’; Jamie Foxx becomes a dog in his next film; and more

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

Venus and Serena Williams are on the cover of the March Legacy issue of Harper’s Bazaar. The tennis superstars are celebrating the story of their father, King Richard, being nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture.The sisters tell the publication they are proud of... Read More.

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