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Martial arts legend and action star Chuck Norris died at age 86, his family announced yesterday. The news came a day after he was reportedly hospitalized in Hawaii for a medical emergency. The cause of death was not released.
Born Carlos Ray Norris in Oklahoma in 1940, he discovered martial arts while serving in the US Air Force in South Korea, where he studied Tang Soo Do—a Korean martial art akin to karate and known for fast, spinning kicks. Norris became a dominant karate champion, securing multiple black belts and world titles. He also created a blended martial arts style, Chun Kuk Do ("the universal way" or "the way of 1,000 lands").
His big break came opposite Bruce Lee (watch iconic fight scene) in 1972's "The Way of the Dragon," launching a long career in films like "Missing in Action" and "The Delta Force." He became a household name as the star of "Walker, Texas Ranger," which ran for nine seasons and solidified his image as a tough, moral hero. Browse photos.
In the mid-2000s, "Chuck Norris Facts"—one-liners presenting him as an unstoppable force—became internet memes. See the best one-liners here. |
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CBS News shutters radio news service after nearly a century.
The network is also cutting roughly 6% of its newsroom workforce, or about 60 people, amid a broader restructuring and cost‑cutting effort. The layoffs are the second in six months and the first under the new strategy of Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. |
Over 300 million worldwide mark Persian New Year, known as Nowruz.
Nowruz ("new day" in Persian) marks life, renewal, and rebirth. Nowruz is a festive holiday tied to the spring equinox; however, celebrations are muted this year amid the ongoing Middle East war. Nowruz dates back over 3,000 years to the Persian Empire; learn about the story of Nowruz here. |
Trump administration unveils national AI policy framework.
The framework urges Congress to pass unified federal legislation on AI rather than leaving regulation to individual states. The nonbinding plan outlines key priorities, including online child safety, intellectual property rights, free-speech protections, and workforce training. Read the framework here. |
Super Micro shares drop amid Nvidia chip-smuggling charges.
Three individuals associated with Super Micro Computer, including a cofounder, are accused of illegally funneling billions of dollars' worth of US‑made AI servers loaded with advanced Nvidia chips into China in violation of export controls. |
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Iconic "867-5309" number from 1981 hit song now connects callers to a real-life cancer support hotline. (More) |
Woman raises nearly $1M for 78-year-old DoorDash driver who had been retired until circumstances changed for him and his wife. (More) |
Four-month-old baby hears her mom's voice clearly for first time after receiving her first pair of hearing aids. (More, w/video) |
Doctor adopts 4-year-old patient who arrived for heart surgery alone, and also finds homes for his five siblings. (More) |
Young siblings go viral for rapping "Part of Your World" from "The Little Mermaid" movie. (More, w/video) |
A random human helps loneliness more than a chatbot, study finds. (More) |
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Today, we're sharing a story from reader Michelle M. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
"I was supposed to be escorting my 80-year-old mother on the way home from a Denver trip. She left her purse as she exited the shuttle bus, but luckily I saw it. Walking to the next terminal, we were laughing about it because it’s usually me who forgets things. We stopped to check my phone battery only to find it was not to be found. Frantically, I called it and the driver answered.
"Then, he not only waited (instead of saying, 'Make your way back to the lot’s lost and found') but stayed on the phone with me until I made my way down and over, breathlessly (two levels and back over to the west terminal). He saved my bacon.
Then, a man at the gate noticed my phone charger was sagging in the outlet and leaned down to resolve the problem for me. They both made my day much better! Looking out for others is selfless and appreciated!"
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- Martin Luther King Jr. at the conclusion of the five-day, 54-mile march |
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