One of the country's best loved actors traces her Bolton roots on hit BBC show

The Farnworth-born writer, comedian and actress will be going back to her roots on Who Do You Think You Are? For more than 20 years this genealogy series has been asking that titular question. And when it comes to the star of Mandy and Philomena Cunk, the …

Faizan Zaki with roots in Hyderabad wins US Spell-bee competition

Faizan Zaki, Winner of the won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee competition, USA New Delhi Indians continue to dominate the spelling competitions in the USA, as the 13-year-old Non-Resident Indian with roots in Hyderabad Faizan Zaki won the 2025 …

Pensacola celebrates roots as Grand Fiesta Parade rolls through downtown streets

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Fiesta Pensacola hosted their 75th annual Grand Fiesta Parade celebrating the founding of Pensacola. It's Pensacola's oldest tradition, celebrating the Spanish conquistador who established the city in 1559. Pensacola is the …

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3 Asian adoptees reclaim identity and roots

Three Asian adoptees, each raised far from their birthplaces, have found connection and identity through shared experiences in the Susquehanna Valley.In the late 1990s, Cambodia saw a surge in international adoptions. Over 400 Cambodian orphans were …

‘Sinners’ Retraces Its Roots Back to Clarksdale’s Crossroads With Three-Day Screening

Cinema and culture met at the crossroads of Clarksdale, Miss., in Coahoma County yesterday, May 29.  Cast and crew members of horror film “Sinners,” one of Hollywood’s most recently popular productions, brought the movie back to its birthplace, for a free …

13News Now's 'Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names' wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Award

The documentary follows the deeply emotional journeys of African Americans reclaiming ancestral names stripped away through the legacy of slavery. NORFOLK, Va. — 13News Now is honored to receive a prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Award in the News …

When the flood recedes, what is left are the deep roots of community

When the water is high and flat-brown, and the Ellenborough Falls are roaring in a torrent that feels prehistoric in scale, thought naturally turns to the immediate. Roads close, warnings are issued, crews are called up, ready for action, and the region …

Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating proud of community roots after 70 years

Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating has been a trusted name in Portage la Prairie for 70 years — and according to General Manager Andy Taylor, their secret isn’t so secret: it’s all about people, service, and staying rooted in the community. “We’ve still got …

Animator Alex Woo is proud of his AAPI roots, but doesn't let it define his work

NEW YORK (WABC) -- As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month, one animator and movie maker is proud of his roots -- but doesn't let that define his work. From "Ratatouille" to "Incredibles 2" To "Wall-E,…