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80-year-old former teacher still making an impact

80-year-old former teacher still making an impact

Irl Solomon taught more than 5,000 kids over almost 40 years in East St. Louis. Now, instead of retiring he's teaching important lessons about the Holocaust.

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Women orthodontists give away free braces

Eight female orthodontists partnered with the non-profit Smiles Change Lives to give free or low-cost braces to kids in need

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