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An elderly woman in a wheelchair is rescued from the flood waters of tropical storm Harvey in east Houston, Texas.

One of Houston’s most vulnerable communities faces the floods

August 31, 2017Conflict

A group founded by immigrants in wheelchairs battles Hurricane Harvey.

Kelly Gallagher of Great Britain and guide Charlotte Evans in the Women's Super-G - Visually Impaired during day three of Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

In Paralympic slalom racing, you are flying nearly blind — with your teammate

March 13, 2014Sports

In Paralympic slalom racing, you are flying nearly blind — with your teammate

March 13, 2014Sports

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