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WWII airman remains returns home 81 years after dying in combat
SUMMARY: World War II US Army Air Force Lieutenant Thomas Kelly, missing since his plane was shot down near Papua New Guinea in 1944, has finally been laid to rest 81 years later. Known as Toby to his family, his death was long unresolved, causing pain and lack of closure. In 2013, a family project sparked a 12-year effort involving military casualty research and Project Recover, which used advanced robotics to locate his plane underwater. DNA tests confirmed his remains, which were returned to California last Friday. Toby’s sacrifice is honored as his family welcomes him home.

A poignant chapter of World War II history was closed as the remains of U.S. Army Air Force Lt. Thomas Kelly were finally returned home.
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5-year-old girl surprised after crying over missing guacamole
SUMMARY: A 5-year-old Colorado girl, Story Massa, went viral after crying when Quodoba (Quudoba) forgot her guacamole order. Her tearful reaction gained millions of social media views, with many sympathizing with her. This wasn’t Story’s first viral moment; she also drew attention last year for humorously grading classmates during a school Christmas program. After the guacamole incident, Quodoba invited Story and her family to a local store, where she was named their “Chief Guacamole Officer” and helped make guacamole alongside Chef Katie. Story happily forgave Quodoba after this special experience, and she remains passionate about singing and dancing, often sharing fun moments online.

Qdoba made Stori Massa an honorary Chief Guacamole Officer after the restaurant chain forgot the avocado-based spread in her order.
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RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy children, pregnant people
SUMMARY: On January 29, 2025, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic, announced that healthy children and pregnant people no longer need the COVID-19 vaccine, removing it from the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule. He offered no new evidence to justify the change. NIH Director Bhattacharya and FDA Commissioner Makary supported it without citing data. Public health experts, including obstetricians and pediatrics leaders, strongly opposed the decision, warning it ignores science and could jeopardize vulnerable groups. Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams and the American Public Health Association criticized the policy for restricting access and risking public health, stressing vaccines remain vital for protection.
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Tar Heel Traveler: Handmade Music
SUMMARY: Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason visits Ray Davis in Nashville, a retired teacher and coach turned talented craftsman. Ray has handcrafted around 600 cigar box guitars and flutes, including Native American-style flutes made from exotic woods. Besides instruments, he creates duck decoys from crab pot buoys and incorporates Native American art using wild turkey feathers. Ray began exploring music and crafting after retirement, finding joy and peace in his backyard workshop, calling it his sanctuary. He prefers giving his unique instruments away rather than selling them, keeping busy with creative work to maintain a sharp mind. His inventive spirit celebrates learning through trial and error.

Hundreds of handmade instruments. WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler introduces us to a Nashville man who makes more than just music, he makes instruments too.
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