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They were born into war. Now, they're celebrating their first birthday in the U.S.

Twins Lenny and Moishe were born premature to a surrogate mother in Kyiv just as Russia began its attack on Ukraine. They went through a daring journey to reach their eventual home in Chicago.

WEKU

Texas Family Hiding From Taliban For More Than A Year Finally Rescued

The family was among seven American Lawful Permanent Residents rescued from Afghanistan over Slingshot 11 Operation

Zenger

Two US surrogate babies 'rescued' from Russian orphanage, group says

Washington (AFP) - Two American babies born to a surrogate mother from eastern Ukraine and evacuated to Russia after the start of the war have been returned to their US parents, the private group behind the operation, Project Dynamo, said Wednesday.

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Hurricane Ian rescue team save 275 parrots and two lemurs stranded in storms

Owners of the sanctuary on Pine Island, Florida, refused to leave unless their flock of rare parrots could be safely removed as well. Lauren Stepp said: "We would not abandon them. I would never leave them. Never."

Daily Mirror

By boat and jet ski, volunteers assist in Ian rescue efforts

As authorities in Florida try to reach people who have been trapped by floodwaters or isolated on barrier islands since Hurricane Ian came ashore last week, concerned members of the public have been springing into action to aid the official rescue efforts

The Independent UK

U.S. citizen tells of tearful reunion after Ukraine rescue mission

A U.S. citizen who says he was held captive and beaten by Russian forces in Ukraine before being rescued by a private volunteer group spoke of his relief at reaching safety in Poland, describing his ordeal as an example of war crimes.

Reuters

Private U.S. group says it has secured release of Russian-held American in Ukraine

A U.S. citizen in Ukraine who had been accused of espionage and held by Russian forces was being evacuated to Poland with two family members after his release was secured by a private volunteer group from Florida, the group said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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His bus has been shot and blown up but this US veteran is still crossing Ukraine, saving lives

EXCLUSIVE: Project Dynamo’s cofounder Bryan Stern tells Rachel Sharp about both the heartbreaking goodbyes and the emotional reunions as he carries out dangerous rescue missions to evacuate people out of Ukraine

The Independent UK

North Carolina veteran escapes Ukraine with aid from group that extracts people from global hot spots

WASHINGTON — Creed Burleson checked into the Radisson Blu in Kyiv on Feb. 22 with big plans. He would set up a new website design business in Ukraine over the coming days, stopping by the bank and submitting paperwork to establish the new company with local authorities.

Tribune News Service

His bus has been shot and blown up but this US veteran is still crossing Ukraine, saving lives

The Independent UK

His bus has been shot and blown up but this US veteran is still crossing Ukraine, saving lives

The Independent UK

American couple’s surrogate twins saved in daring rescue from Ukraine

‘The war didn’t want to let them go. But we got them out’

The Independent UK

Family Rescued From Afghanistan Gives Thanks To Project Dynamo

The nonprofit has rescued more than 2,000 people since the country fell to the Taliban in August 2021.

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