He lost his sight — but found a new career
"If you want something in life you have to reach out and grab it and you have to work on it. So, that's basically what I did," Calvin Echevarria said.
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U.S. sanctions fugitive dubbed "Anthrax Monkey" and 2 other cartel members
Rafael Guadalupe Felix Nuñez began his career as a hitman and later joined a gang who all adopted "Anthrax" as their last names.
Sixto Rodriguez, subject of "Searching for Sugarman" film, dies at 81
His albums flopped in the United States in the 1970s, but unbeknownst to him, he later became a star in South Africa.
Songwriters' lawsuit over Dua Lipa song moving forward
Two songwriters claim the 2020 hit rips off their 1979 disco song "Wiggle and Giggle All Night (Wiggle)."
3-month-old baby dies after being left alone in car in Houston
Police called the infant's death "avoidable" and are investigating.
Feinstein recovering after hospital visit for "minor fall" at California home
The brief hospital visit follows a lengthy absence from Washington for the 90-year-old U.S. senator earlier this year.
WeWork warns of "substantial doubt" that it can stay in business
WeWork's shares tumbled after it flagged its financial losses and its need for cash, among other factors, as major headwinds.
What to know about the new COVID shots this fall
The CDC recommends a new shot, targeting more a recent variant, for virtually all Americans to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization or death.
A Parkland survivor's plan to guide a "new generation" into politics
Parkland student-turned-activist David Hogg is helping launch an organization aimed at ensuring young people have an "inside game" in U.S. politics.
3 fishermen clinging to buoy off Nantucket rescued by helicopter crew
A Coast Guard command center received an alert from an emergency radio beacon registered to the 55-foot fishing vessel Miss Kara.
Man on a trip to spread his dad's ashes dies in Utah park
"He was the quintessential nature boy who went everywhere and did everything," his sister said. "He was so strong."
Parents' health can spiral as their kids' mental illnesses worsen
"The children are in crisis. But the families are also in crisis," one expert said.
At least 6 killed on Hawaii's Maui island as fires force people to flee
The wind-whipped wildfires even led some to jump into a harbor and the Coast Guard said it rescued 14.
Billy Porter says he has to sell house amid actors' strike
"I was supposed to be in a new movie, and on a new television show starting in September. None of that is happening," Porter shared.
ESPN to launch new sports betting platform
The sportsbook will be ready to use this fall in the 16 states where sports betting is legal and Penn Entertainment is licensed.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
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Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit
Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan Collins
