5 ways to celebrate MLK Day

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. It falls on the third Monday in January every year to commemorate the life of MLK, close to his b-day on Jan. 15th. MLK Day is a U.S. federal holiday, so...

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Watch this teen make an amazing 3-point shot

When sophomore Gabrielle Gary, a guard for Indiana’s McCutcheon High Mavericks, ran after a rogue ball during a rivalry game, she wasn’t trying to do anything viral video-worthy. She just wanted to stop it from going out of bounds. Fate...

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American girl writes song to support Pakistani teen's struggle

A few days ago, we shared with you the story of Malala Yousufzai, the Pakistani teen who was shot in the head last year by the Taliban for her stance on women's rights, particularly education. It wasn't just us the...

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Pakistani teen shot by Taliban keeps fighting for women's rights

Last October, Pakistani teen Malala Yousufzai, 15, was shot in the head by Taliban members because of her dedication to fighting for women’s education and civil rights in the Middle East. Since then, she’s been recovering in a British hospital...

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Teen sets XC personal best with guide dog in tow

Last year, the Lexington girls cross-country team welcomed two unbelievable new members: Sami Stoner, who is legally blind, and Chloe, her golden retriever guide dog. Sami is a long-time runner, you see, but when she was diagnosed with a...

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Snag an exclusive sneak peek at GL's Dec/Jan 2013 issue!

*~* Check out what’s HOT in this issue *~* On sale and in mailboxes November 13! EXCLUSIVE! Victoria Justice spills on life after Victorious Shocked by her hit show’s abrupt end, this fierce femme is forging ahead. V spills exclusively to GL about her...

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Neha Gupta raises over $500,000 for orphans

Seven years ago, a trip across the globe inspired a compassionate young girl to set out on a mission to help kids in need. She made it happen. Since that trip, Neha Gupta, now 16 years old, of Fairless Hills, Penn., has...

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16-year-old cheerleader breaks world record

The Texas high school football and cheerleading scene is legendary for its intensity, but one cheerleader has become particularly legendary. Miranda Ferguson, 16, is a high school junior in Dallas, Texas. Last week, she broke the Guinness World Record for the greatest number...

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3 teens triumph on the campaign trail

Meet three extraordinary young women who are paving the way for this generation’s girl power. They are Emma Axelrod, Sammi Siegel and Elena Tsemberis, juniors at Montclair High School, a New Jersey suburb 20 miles from New York City. Shana Stein, their...

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Teen wins seat in Uganda parliament

Who says teens can’t make a difference? Proscovia Oromait, 19, was just elected to Uganda’s parliament representing the largely impoverished area of Usuk. She will assume the seat vacated by her father upon his death in July. Her victory was a landslide, per...

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