Lauren Smith
Stories
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National
Their Dad Transformed Video Games In The 1970s — And Passed On His Pioneering Spirit
The late Jerry Lawson helped invent the first video game console with interchangeable games. His children say he brought the fun and games home and showed them they could create their own path.
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National
An Ethiopian American Refugee Longs For Her Homeland
As a young teen, Najat Hamza fled Oromia, a regional state of Ethiopia, with her father to live in America. At StoryCorps, she spoke about what it means to leave "the familiar" behind.
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National
Through Thick And Thin, Best Friends Make Room For Laughter And Tears
Jamie Olivieri and Yennie Neal-Achigbu have been inseparable since eighth grade. From annual Christmas gatherings to a husband's death, the friends have helped each other through the good and the bad.
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A Dad's Lesson To His Daughter About Risks: 'Never A Harm To Try Taking A Swing'
Kate Quartfordt loved to sing the blues. When her father unexpectedly arranged for her to join a band on stage, she panicked at first. But that moment inspired her to be bold about taking chances.
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After A Cancer Diagnosis, Brothers Share As Much Time As Possible, Even On Dates
David Carles and his younger brother Mark Carles are just a year apart in age. When Mark learned he had cancer last October, the men decided to support each other as much as time would allow.