ABC News 20/20: Inside the Life of a Trucker on the Road

All the loneliness, boredom, and safety hazards of being a trucker revealed.

‘Trucking Isn’t a Job or a Career, It’s a Lifestyle’: A Trucker’s Confession Story

A Dispute Over a Fence Ends In a Neighborhood Bulldozed

What Pushed This Man to Bulldoze His Neighborhood? [Exclusive Video]

Act 1: Tensions rise when a neighbor's fence angers Barry Swegle of Port Angeles, Washington. 

Disgruntled Neighbor Descends on Neighborhood with Bulldozer

Act 2: Neighbors watched helplessly while Barry Swegle destroyed their homes. 

Syrian Americans Feel Pride, Conflict for Both Homelands

'We're Part of Both Worlds': Syrian Americans Feel Pride, Conflict for Both Homelands

Just days before the world waited to see if the United States would take military action against Syria, several Syrian Americans talked with ABC News about how the conflicts in their motherland have affected their lives here.

"When I'm here in the United States, I'm a minority," said Salem Samra, a 33-year-old plastic surgeon. "I'm Arab-American, a Muslim. When I'm in Syria, I'm a minority, I'm an American. We're part of both worlds."

Navy Seal's Guide to Surviving Disaster in a Car

When disaster strikes suddenly, do you flee or stay put? Do you wait for first responders or take action? No matter what the situation, it's better to be prepared says Navy Seal Cade Courtley.

Celebrating the life of my Grandpa Dr. Carl Strauss [1921-2013]

My amazing Grandpa passed away peacefully Tuesday. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 11th at 12:00 Noon at Sherman's Memorial Chapel 1283 Coney Island Avenue

 

Beautiful write up about my Grandpa's 90th Birthday: 

http://www.brooklyndaily.com/stories/2011/11/courier-yn_bay_news-bg_carmine_2011_3_11_bk.html

NY TIMES NOTICE: 

Dr. Carl Strauss,  We will miss our amazing polymath. A brilliant and compassionate family physician for over 50 years.  Loving husband to Shirley  Strauss for 67 years and devoted father to Dr. Elton Strauss (Karen) and Bonnie Carroll (Kevin); adored grandfather to Eric (Bridget), Elisa (Marc), Melanie (Peter) and the  late K.J. Great-grandfather to Sophie, Margot, Ryan and Gavin. In 1993, Dr. Carl, who delivered generations of Brooklyn babies, was voted "Man of the Year" in Bensonhurst.  He will be missed enormously by so many for whom he was man of the year, every year.  Carl, along with his wife Shirley, was a  staunch supporter of East Midwood Jewish Center. The family would  appreciate  contributions be sent there or Temple Beth El, Manhattan Beach or Turning Point, Patterson, NJ

TRIBUTE VIDEO:

Iowa Woman Fired for Being Attractive

Ever thought you could be too good-looking for your own good? Melissa Nelson, 33, didn't either. Then she was fired from her job in Fort Dodge, Iowa, as a dental assistant, after 10 years, simply because her boss found her irresistibly attractive – and a threat to his marriage.

Life After Abduction: Painful Lessons Learned

Life After Abduction: Painful Lessons Learned. Woman (Sharon Richard) who was forced into prostitution as a teen reflects on Cleveland rescue.

Run, Hide or Fight: Tips to Survive Mass Shooting

Run, Hide or Fight: Tips to Survive a Mass Shooting In 2010 there were 30 "active shooter" attacks in the U.S., according to John Bruner, a 20-year law-enforcement veteran who is the former Chief County Detective with the Greene County (Pa.) District Attorney's Office. That's more than the 1960s and 1970s combined, he added. 

Houston Socialite Accused of Assaulting Women

Losing It: Dr. Michael Brown

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Houses From Hell

'Groovy Project': Music Video Inspires Bullies to Change

'Groovy Project': Music Video Inspires Bullies to Change Madison Oneida BOCES School took an uncommon approach to an all-too-common problem