TodayThis weekNov 9 to 15, 2026
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So far this week has 18 verified stories from 16 states and Washington, D.C., and 1 country (Brazil). Community led with 9 stories, then Animals with 5 and Science with 2.
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These lead because this week includes the story of the day and four stories from Today's Top 5. The story of the day, a Top 5 rank, and the world pick are the homepage marks already stored on a story. When those marks name fewer than five stories in the week, the most-cheered stories fill in, and then the newest.
HeroesStudents on St. Vrain Valley Schools' Drone Performance Team took a custom light show to Holyoke for Bubba, a 9-year-old with SCN2A, through Make-A-Wish.
Verified · CBS Colorado
CommunityJorgia Walls performed alone at a Gwinnett cheer competition after the rest of her squad left the team, and she finished in first place.
Verified · NBC News
AnimalsThe North Carolina Zoo's wildlife rehab center nursed a female bald eagle found barely responsive in a landfill, then released her at the zoo in the center's 25th year.
Verified · WCTI
AnimalsA two-day Petco Love event at Reliant Arena drew thousands of people. Several hundred dogs and cats from South Texas shelters were adopted, and Sunday's fees were waived.
Verified · Houston Chronicle
ScienceVolunteers, the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, and the Los Vigiles Land Grant have planted nearly 500 young pines in the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn area since October.
Verified · KOAT1 story in this section this week.
HeroesStudents on St. Vrain Valley Schools' Drone Performance Team took a custom light show to Holyoke for Bubba, a 9-year-old with SCN2A, through Make-A-Wish.
Verified · CBS Colorado5 stories in this section this week.
AnimalsThe North Carolina Zoo's wildlife rehab center nursed a female bald eagle found barely responsive in a landfill, then released her at the zoo in the center's 25th year.
Verified · WCTIAnimalsA two-day Petco Love event at Reliant Arena drew thousands of people. Several hundred dogs and cats from South Texas shelters were adopted, and Sunday's fees were waived.
Verified · Houston Chronicle
AnimalsNeighbors fought the flames with extinguishers. Orange County Fire Authority crews then searched the unit and rescued Barkley. The fire did not spread.
Verified · NBC Los Angeles
AnimalsAnimal Rescue Corps took dogs from overcrowded Louisiana shelters and two parish cases to its Tennessee rescue center for care before placement with partner shelters.
Verified · KALB
AnimalsThe Bothell volunteer program brings trained dog teams to library events across Western Washington, and also to nursing homes and crisis-comfort visits.
Verified · KING 52 stories in this section this week.
ScienceVolunteers, the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, and the Los Vigiles Land Grant have planted nearly 500 young pines in the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn area since October.
Verified · KOAT
ScienceAt a Pumpkin Smash, Bend residents dropped off Halloween pumpkins. The load went to a commercial composting facility instead of the landfill, and organizers hope to repeat it.
Verified · Central Oregon Daily News9 stories in this section this week.
CommunityJorgia Walls performed alone at a Gwinnett cheer competition after the rest of her squad left the team, and she finished in first place.
Verified · NBC News
CommunityJoey, 15, who has autism, gave this year's parade-route lemonade stand proceeds to Autism Alliance. Marlboro police added $1,000.
Verified · WHDH
CommunityJefferson County Open Space opened the Huntsman Trailhead west of Golden: a 10-foot-wide ADA segment with bridges, creek access, and new parking.
Verified · Golden Transcript
CommunityOutreach hosted its annual dinner at Cornerstone Lutheran Church for young people without homes and sent guests out with winter gear. A youth Christmas party is planned for December.
Verified · WTHR
CommunityMaple Avenue and Bartlett Elementary students and their families ran the Goffstown Rail Trail in a Color Fun Run that raises money for field trips, supplies, and playground equipment.
Verified · WMUR
CommunityMissoula's food-drive rivalry with Montana State opened at Saturday's game. The goal is 600,000 pounds or dollars for food banks before the holidays.
Verified · KPAX
CommunityMarching bands and visitors from across the country turned out Sunday to thank veterans. Organizers said this year's crowd was bigger than in past years.
Verified · WTOP
CommunityVeterans of every era spoke at the library ahead of Veterans Day. A Vietnam veteran said that after 35 years, he finally feels welcome wearing his hat.
Verified · WCAX
CommunityArtist Calley O'Neill and volunteers are building a stained-glass mosaic, shaped with guidance from local kupuna, on a wall at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport.
Verified · Hawaii Tribune-Herald1 story in this section this week.
Health & TechIn the randomized OPTIMAL-Stroke trial of 4,368 people, a systolic target below 120 instead of 140 lowered major cardiovascular events by about 21 percent over four years. Kidney-related events rose.
Verified · American Heart Association1 story from outside the United States.
Health & TechIn the randomized OPTIMAL-Stroke trial of 4,368 people, a systolic target below 120 instead of 140 lowered major cardiovascular events by about 21 percent over four years. Kidney-related events rose.
Verified · American Heart Association14 stories this week are ready for a classroom read-aloud.
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CommunityJorgia Walls performed alone at a Gwinnett cheer competition after the rest of her squad left the team, and she finished in first place.
Verified · NBC NewsAnimalsThe North Carolina Zoo's wildlife rehab center nursed a female bald eagle found barely responsive in a landfill, then released her at the zoo in the center's 25th year.
Verified · WCTIAnimalsA two-day Petco Love event at Reliant Arena drew thousands of people. Several hundred dogs and cats from South Texas shelters were adopted, and Sunday's fees were waived.
Verified · Houston ChronicleScienceVolunteers, the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, and the Los Vigiles Land Grant have planted nearly 500 young pines in the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn area since October.
Verified · KOATCommunityJoey, 15, who has autism, gave this year's parade-route lemonade stand proceeds to Autism Alliance. Marlboro police added $1,000.
Verified · WHDHCommunityJefferson County Open Space opened the Huntsman Trailhead west of Golden: a 10-foot-wide ADA segment with bridges, creek access, and new parking.
Verified · Golden TranscriptCommunityOutreach hosted its annual dinner at Cornerstone Lutheran Church for young people without homes and sent guests out with winter gear. A youth Christmas party is planned for December.
Verified · WTHRScienceAt a Pumpkin Smash, Bend residents dropped off Halloween pumpkins. The load went to a commercial composting facility instead of the landfill, and organizers hope to repeat it.
Verified · Central Oregon Daily NewsCommunityMaple Avenue and Bartlett Elementary students and their families ran the Goffstown Rail Trail in a Color Fun Run that raises money for field trips, supplies, and playground equipment.
Verified · WMURCommunityMissoula's food-drive rivalry with Montana State opened at Saturday's game. The goal is 600,000 pounds or dollars for food banks before the holidays.
Verified · KPAXCommunityMarching bands and visitors from across the country turned out Sunday to thank veterans. Organizers said this year's crowd was bigger than in past years.
Verified · WTOPAnimalsThe Bothell volunteer program brings trained dog teams to library events across Western Washington, and also to nursing homes and crisis-comfort visits.
Verified · KING 5CommunityVeterans of every era spoke at the library ahead of Veterans Day. A Vietnam veteran said that after 35 years, he finally feels welcome wearing his hat.
Verified · WCAXCommunityArtist Calley O'Neill and volunteers are building a stained-glass mosaic, shaped with guidance from local kupuna, on a wall at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport.
Verified · Hawaii Tribune-Herald16 states and Washington, D.C. have a story in this roundup.