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Police beat elderly man who called ambulance for wife with dementia

200-pound NY medic loses weight on the Today Show

Teen survives flight to Hawaii in jet wheel well

Police beat elderly man who called ambulance for wife with dementia

The 78-year-old said police arrived before paramedics, and assaulted him for no reason; he suffered a black eye and stitches to his head. (Image KSPR)

200-pound NY medic loses weight on the Today Show

He dropped 30 pounds so far, and is participating in the show's 6 Months to a 6-Pack challenge after writing to producers about the difficulty of a living a healthy lifestyle in EMS. (Image the Today Show)

Teen survives flight to Hawaii in jet wheel well

He somehow skirted security; officials say he is unharmed and "lucky to be alive" after facing cold temperatures at 38,000 feet and a lack of oxygen. (Image AP)

Boston EMS prepares for Marathon Monday

Boston EMS wants this year's story to be about the runners, and the weather, once again. (Image NECN)

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