For years, orphans in Japan were punished just for surviving ... As a schoolgirl, Motoki worked as a maid for her uncle’s family of 12; they paid for her schooling in return.

The tradition of eating 12 grapes on New Year to mark the good luck for the next 12 months to come is a part of Spanish tradition and dates back to the 19th century. It is believed that each grape ...

On the fourth night of the war, Dr. Abeer Abdullah sent off a desperate plea for help. Abdullah had spent the past days and nights racing to care for 370 children at the al-Mygoma Home for Orphane ...

James invokes widows alongside orphans, not merely to define narrow categories but to emphasize the broader ethic of care central to the Gospel. This care is rooted in the character of God ...

Rising Stars triumphed in the Mighty Ruler Super-8 Football Championship, besting Agatash by a 3-1 score-line in the final at the Bartica Community Centre ground. The trio of Lebron Mendonca ...

But cruising along this mighty river is the best way to appreciate the breathtaking scenery as well as the area’s rich historical legacies. Passengers and tourists have a number of cruise ...

The Crete Public Library District reached out via social media to find descendants of orphan train riders who want to share their stories for programming related to an upcoming exhibit.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is one step closer to lifting off on its maiden voyage. Just before 8 p.m. on Friday evening, the company completed its long awaited hot-fire test, lighting up the ...

Gyeong Hong Jong, a North Korean special forces operative who was killed by Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) operatives in Kursk Oblast, has left behind a diary that is now being gradually ...

Centralia pulled off a 56-32 win over Champaign Central. Dustyn Collins led 3 Orphans in double figures with 18, Archie Goewey added 13 and Kenny Bratton 10. Chris Bush led Central with 12. Marist ...

A petite orphan kitty is living out a real-life holiday story at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Named Evergreen, for the tree she was hiding in when coyotes attacked and killed her mother and ...

Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary & Adoption Center sought expansion and updates of its facility to better fit growing needs earlier this year. Orphan Angels Executive Director MaryGrace Lacoste said ...