Amazing and Inspiring People

Q&A with Kelly Clarkson: Confessions of an American Idol

Massive record sales and hordes of devoted fans could easily make a diva of Kelly Clarkson. But her heart belongs to small-town Texas and the ranch she shares with Mom.

Q&A: Denzel Washington, Good Guy

As his career soars ever higher, one of Hollywood's biggest stars knows the value of staying grounded.

Heroes: Roadside Inferno

The big rig was about to explode and the driver's legs were engulfed in flames. The Coopers came to the rescue.

Home Game: Reckoning Time

When his new son fell ill, Michael Lewis woke up to the meaning of fatherhood.

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2Major-League Baseball Player Helps the Impoverished Start Businesses
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3How 7 People Found Hope and Refuge in America
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4One Family's Journey From Loss to a New Life
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5From Loss to a New Life: Pictures of One Family's Healing Journey
See the inspiring images of Pam Cope and her family. From Jantsen's Gift: A True Story of Grief, Rescue, and Grace
6Up Close with Rascal Flatts Lead Singer Gary LeVox
Gary LeVox is on the road again with country pop's Rascal Flatts. Here he talks about singing gospel, becoming a star, and staying a family man at heart.
7His Own Medicine: A Doctor's Story of Healing
Dr. Eugene Alford had operated on thousands of patients. When an accident left him paralyzed, he learned about healing from the other side.
8Pastor Rick Warren in Action
Rick Warren has been called "America's pastor." Now he wants to change the world. See photos of Warren in action, also read our Rick Warren profile and learn more about Purpose Driven Connection.
9Best of America: She Gave at the Deli
When customer Dan Heins casually mentioned that he needed a kidney, Nancy Volk volunteered one of hers.

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16 ways to play doctor at home.
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Get smarter about grocery shopping. These tips could change your family eating habits.
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Dentists from across the country tell us what they're really thinking as they peer at our teeth.
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