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Oldest Alligator Relative Found After Dinosaur Extinction — 2dPaleontologists have identified Mandrasuchus milleri as the earliest confirmed alligatorine living only a few hundred thousand years after the dinosaur extinction, with numerous specimens indicating successful early post-extinction survival. Separately, a fossilized feather preserved inside a dinosaur-era coprolite reveals remarkable preservation and hints at the late Cretaceous food web and why some birds survived the asteroid impact.

FDA approves drug reported to double survival for late pancreatic cancer — 4dA new drug called daraxonrasib won quick FDA approval after a trial showed it doubled survival time for pancreatic cancer patients whose disease advanced after chemotherapy.

Rachel Meyers Doubling survival time is meaningful progress even if it is only for late-stage cases like these.

All 33 Chilean Miners RescuedGood News — FROM 2010Trapped miners survive 69 days underground.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 9M views · Sep 9, 2026

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The Survival of the Donner Party's ChildrenGood News — FROM 1847Children rescued after 1846 snowstorm

The Miracle of the Andes SurvivorsGood News — FROM 1972Rugby team survives 72 days after plane crash in Andes.

Canonization Miracle for St. Gianna Beretta MollaGood News — FROM 2003Mother survives pregnancy

AstraZeneca Breast Cancer Trial Misses Key Goal — 1dAstraZeneca’s breast cancer pill camizestrant (Etcamah) failed to improve progression-free survival in a late-stage trial when added to standard therapy, despite an earlier ESR1 mutation–targeted approval and after-hours stock weakness. The broader trial that reached more patients failed, while a separate study in ESR1-mutant patients showed a meaningful benefit, underscoring a split outcome for the drug’s potential.

Marcus Bell It's frustrating the overall trial missed but good the ESR1 group still saw real benefit from the drug.

Survival of the SS Atlantic Conveyor CrewGood News — FROM 1982Men adrift 10 days with no supplies

Sole survivor emerges from Pentagon E-Ring on 9/11Good News — 4dBrian Birdwell survived the 9/11 Pentagon strike as the sole person in his E-Ring section and later returned to the building after years of recovery.

Liberty rallies past Gardner-Webb 24-23 — 16hLiberty survived Gardner-Webb 24-23 on a 54-yard TD pass from Jaylen Henderson to Darius Copeland with 2:34 left, marking the Flames’ first win since Nov. 1, 2025. Henderson sparked the comeback after Deshawn Purdie’s early handoff, prompting talk of a quarterback controversy and leaving coach Jamey Chadwell stressing the need to improve at quarterback going forward.

Nicole Hardy Purdie looked solid early but the Flames still need to fix their quarterback play fast.

Video — YouTubeA tactical genius in the stands?! 🤯 #ShortsDistantMoments · 3.8M views · Sep 11, 2026

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Greenville sergeant returns to duty after crash that killed wife and parents — 3dGreenville Police Sergeant Diana Munoz has returned to duty after surviving a devastating head-on crash in Spartanburg County in May that killed her wife, Ashley Munoz, her parents, and two others, with her recovery including extensive rehab and broad support from the community.

Olga Mejía Glenn memoir traces Panama invasion survival to U.S. life — 2dFive articles profile Dr. Olga Mejía Glenn and her memoir Between Two Worlds, which recounts an immigrant’s journey from El Chorrillo in Panama to life in the United States, emphasizing resilience, education, and human rights. The book interweaves personal hardship, the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, and themes of faith, family, and belonging, urging readers to see the universal immigrant experience.

Derek Foss It is inspiring how she turned hardship in El Chorrillo into a focus on education and human rights in her new country.

Florida Plans Execution Amid Suspected Serial KillingsWorld — 5dDaniel Owen Conahan Jr., known as the Hog Trail Killer, is scheduled for execution in Florida on Sept. 10 for the 1996 murder of Richard Allen Montgomery, a crime linked to a broader pattern of killings in Southwest Florida in the 1990s. Prosecutors credit surviving victims and evidence tying him to multiple slayings, while defense challenges the case as reliant on circumstantial evidence and ongoing DNA testing to prove innocence.

Portland Student Expected to Survive Toxic Gas InhalationHealth — 4dA 15-year-old Benson Polytechnic High School student in Portland ingested or inhaled a toxic chemical mixture brought from home, prompting evacuation and a major emergency response including hazmat teams; a joint investigation by school officials, police, and fire responders is examining the incident, with the student hospitalized in critical condition and more than 100 people evaluated at the scene.

Top seed Zverev survives five-hour US Open thriller — Sep 2, 2026Top seed Alexander Zverev survived a 4 hour 53 minute five-set marathon against Lorenzo Sonego to reach the US Open second round, with the match ending at 1:55 a.m. and highlighting vulnerabilities that could shape his path through a demanding two weeks. The win came as the tournament’s early drama intensified, underscoring Zverev’s resilience but also the physical toll of Grand Slam pressure on a No. 1 seed.

Marcus Bell :55am finish and he still has to back up in two days? that toll doesn't just disappear overnight.

U.S. edges Italy 55-52 despite lowest World Cup score since 1967 — 6dThe U.S. women narrowly defeated Italy 55-52 at the FIBA World Cup, surviving its toughest test in two decades as Jackie Young led with 10 points and Chelsea Gray made a pivotal late defensive play that helped spark a 7-0 run to seal the win. The victory extends the U.S. World Cup winning streak to 32 games amid rising international competitiveness in the sport.

Nicole Hardy Ugly win but a win is a win. 32 straight is still insane no matter how close it was.

Carneiro's Walk-Off Kick Lifts Ole Miss, 41-38 — 6dOle Miss survived a dramatic comeback by Louisville to win 41-38 on a 48-yard walk-off field goal by Lucas Carneiro, sealing Pete Golding’s first-season opener in a high-scoring thriller. Trinidad Chambliss threw for 351 yards and three touchdowns as Ole Miss fought back from a late 38-38 tie behind Kienholz’s late rally for Louisville, with Ole Miss overcoming early miscues to clutch the win.

Tom Gallagher Golding gets his first win as HC in a wild one. Defense has some work to do though, 38 points allowed is rough.

Video — YouTubeSaii Kay, Dabz Wills - Maris Talaigu (Official Music Video)SaiiKayVEVO · 55K views · Sep 9, 2026

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Corrie ten Boom Forgives Her GuardGood News — FROM 1947The watchmaker's daughter who hid Jews and survived Ravensbrück met one of her former guards — and found the strength to take his hand.

Doorbell video shows Staten Island congressional staffer struck by lightning, survives — Sep 1, 2026A Staten Island man and Republican congressional staffer Thomas Fahmy was struck by lightning moments from his car while walking to a dentist appointment, with doorbell footage capturing the strike. He endured a severe burning sensation and tingling but remained conscious, was hospitalized overnight and released with no burns, and both he and his office emphasized gratitude for life afterwards.

Derek Foss Glad he walked away with nothing but a wild story to tell. Lightning is no joke, don't skip a dentist appointment excuse like that though.

Washington father survives brutal Alaska bear attack, films goodbye message — Sep 2, 2026A Washington state hunter, 27-year-old Jadon Nicoara, was mauled by a brown bear during a caribou hunt on Alaska’s North Slope; his cousin fired at the bear and Nicoara eventually shot it, saving his life. He filmed a goodbye message for his wife as the attack unfolded, was airlifted to Anchorage and then Seattle for extensive reconstructive treatment, and is now recovering at home.

Maya Lindstrom That takes real presence of mind to keep fighting after being that badly hurt. Glad his cousin was there with him.

Sabalenka Survives Gibson, Reaches Cincinnati Open Third Round — Aug 16, 2026Aryna Sabalenka survived six match points to defeat Talia Gibson and reach the Cincinnati Masters third round, weathering a tense, wind-affected match. She was joined by Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva, who also advanced, with other top seeds like Swiatek and Gauff continuing their runs in the same event.

Driver ‘Miraculously’ Survives After Guardrail Pierces Through VehicleOpinion — Dec 31, 2022A driver is extremely lucky to be alive after running into a guardrail off I-384 in Connecticut the day after Christmas. Not only did the driver survive the accident, but they somehow escaped major injury as well. The…

Missing Cat Reunited With Family After Surviving Maui WildfiresReporting — Sep 15, 2023A couple was reunited with their cat after he survived the Maui wildfires. According to People , Danielle Franco and her boyfriend Bon were separated from their cats Finn and Bali while evacuating as the wildfires swept…

Colombian President Claims He Survived Assassination Attempt — Feb 10, 2026Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced he survived an assassination attempt while on board a helicopter Monday night, France 24 reported. The Colombian president’s helicopter was unable to land along the country’s…

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 6.5M views · Sep 10, 2026

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