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A New York jeweler has been released from prison in Iran but is banned from leaving war-torn country
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A New York jeweler has been released from prison in Iran but is banned from leaving war-torn country

  • By PHILIP MARCELO - Associated Press
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A New York jeweler has been released from prison in Iran, but he is prohibited from leaving the country. The family of Kamran Hekmati said on their website advocating for his release that he was let out of Tehran’s notorious Evin prison on Sept. 5 after completing his sentence. They say he also recently overcame bladder cancer, but he requires regular medical checkups. The State Department called on Iran to lift its so-called exit ban so Hekmati can return home. The Iranian American, who is also Jewish, was arrested last July after having his passport seized at the airport in Tehran.

Someone 2 Know: Katie Histing
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Someone 2 Know: Katie Histing

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Our Someone 2 Know this is someone we met when she was still in middle school. Now a young adult of 20 - she is fighting her second battle with cancer. 

Someone 2 Know: Erika Root
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Someone 2 Know: Erika Root

  • By Andi Cassinari

In competitive running, when an athlete picks up speed during the last 100 meters or so, it's referred to as "the kick." UNR distance runner Erika Root is a master at it. Little did she know she would have to use that same grit to kick cancer. 

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Wigs for Kids

  • By Kristen Remington
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It's not uncommon for women to wear a wigs when they are going through cancer treatment. However, sometimes it can be even harder for a little girl to find one that fits. What a celebrity hair dresser is doing to spread some Christmas cheer in Health Watch.

Breast Cancer 2 Bikini: Barbara Owens
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Breast Cancer 2 Bikini: Barbara Owens

  • By Kristen Remington

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have. For Barbara Owens this couldn't be more true. Barbara's battle started before breast cancer. In our special Breast Cancer 2 Bikini Health Watch series, find out who inspired Barbara to fight through it all.

Breast Cancer 2 Bikini, Part 1
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Breast Cancer 2 Bikini, Part 1

  • By Kristen Remington

Once chemotherapy, radiation, mastectomies and, in some cases, reconstruction surgeries are over, many breast cancer survivors ask the question - what now? For a group of area women, the answer is to take back their bodies with fitness, fellowship and an itty-bitty bikini. Meet the Breast Cancer 2 Bikini ladies in Health Watch.

Ovarian Cancer Survivors Living Longer
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Ovarian Cancer Survivors Living Longer

More women than ever are surviving ovarian cancer. The disease has long been associated with a very, high death rate, but according to researchers, that is changing.