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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery — 16hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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UCLA, Missouri fall in four college volleyball matches — 6dSaint Mary’s edged Kalamazoo in five sets, while Little Rock swept UT Arlington and Michigan State swept UCLA. Ole Miss defeated Missouri 3-1, overcoming the Tigers’ third-set win to close out the match.

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Rachel Meyers Little Rock's sweep of UT Arlington stands out as the most one-sided result in these matches.

Ravens Beat Titans 24-18, Reach 3-1Sports — 5dThe Ravens beat the Titans 24-18 to reach 3-1, overcoming a late comeback attempt after Lamar Jackson left with an ankle injury and Tyler Huntley took over. Baltimore got an early boost from Trenton Simpson’s interception and Derrick Henry’s touchdown, but the narrow finish renewed criticism of the defense and the team’s second-half execution.

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Perry Doc Trailer Features $7 Million Sobriety Revelation — Sep 29, 2026A new Netflix documentary about Matthew Perry will explore his fame as Friends’ Chandler Bing alongside his long struggle with addiction. In its trailer, his sister Mia Perry Bowick says he spent $7 million trying to get sober and describes the loneliness he struggled to overcome.

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Rachel Meyers It's incredible that someone would spend that much just to get clean.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Kentucky overcomes slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21Sports — Sep 26, 2026Kentucky overcame a sloppy, slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21, pulling away after halftime behind a powerful ground game. Jason Patterson, CJ Baxter and Jovantae Barnes each topped 100 rushing yards, with Patterson’s 75-yard touchdown run helping swing momentum before the break.

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Derek Foss That slow first half was frustrating to watch but Patterson's burst before the break really flipped the game in their favor.

Jana Cardona Says Leaders Must Ask What It Is Like to Work With ThemLifestyle — Sep 20, 2026Leadership expert Jana Cardona discusses a self-reflective approach to leadership on the Thought Leaders Show, arguing that effective leadership starts with understanding what it feels like to be on the other side of you. She highlights tools like CliftonStrengths and DISC, the shift from authority to empathy, and the role of mentors and “courage builders” in helping leaders overcome limiting beliefs.

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Seahawks’ Jadarian Price Has Negative X-Rays — Sep 18, 2026Seattle Seahawks rookie Jadarian Price left Week 2 with a chest injury and is listed as questionable to return, with Emanuel Wilson filling in as Seattle cruised to an early lead. Price, the 32nd overall pick, debuted with 52 rushing yards and shows a promising path from Notre Dame, including overcoming family challenges on his journey to the NFL.

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Haiden Deegan Sweeps Columbus for First 450 Win — Sep 12, 2026Haiden Deegan earned his first-ever 450-class win and swept Round 1 of the 2026 SuperMotocross Playoffs in Columbus, overcoming mud and weather delays that affected qualifying. Prado took the red plate by two points as the championship battle tightens, with Roczen and Webb closing strong and Hunter Lawrence crashing early to leave the standings in flux.

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Jared Kim Deegan finally breaking through for that first 450 win in tough mud conditions looks like a real turning point for him this year.

Seahawks Intercept Maye Three Times, Edge Patriots 13-10 — Sep 10, 2026The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 as Drake Maye threw multiple costly interceptions, including an end-zone pick that sealed the game. Backup Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock engineered late scoring drives to overcome an early injury to Sam Darnold and secure the win.

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Dana Whitfield Lock stepped up nicely after the injury and those final drives showed why Seattle stuck with him as backup.

Rescue teams search for 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes — Sep 12, 2026Crews recovered the bodies of two missing crew members from the Nghi Quan 19 tugboat that sank off Nam Du Island after severe weather on September 10, while one crew member had already been rescued. The search and recovery operations involved Coast Guard Region 4, Naval Region 5, Ship 526 and other vessels, overcoming rough seas and limited visibility.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

LSU overcomes first-half turnovers to defeat Louisiana Tech 45-14 — Sep 13, 2026LSU overcame a sluggish first half marked by turnovers and two red-zone interceptions to beat Louisiana Tech 45-14, with Sam Leavitt and the offense struggling early before pulling away in the second half. The Tigers’ defense dominated early, holding Tech to zero rushing and passing yards at times, while Leavitt rebounded to add multiple touchdowns as LSU secured the win.

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Chris Dalton The defense completely dominated early and that allowed the offense time to settle down.

Rybakina beats Gauff to claim world No. 1 and US Open final vs Sabalenka — Sep 9, 2026Elena Rybakina reached the US Open final by overcoming Coco Gauff and will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced by defeating Jessica Pegula to chase a third consecutive Flushing Meadows title. The pair will contest a high-stakes showdown that also solidifies Rybakina’s ascent to No. 1 in the rankings next week as Sabalenka seeks to extend her reigning run.

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Coronavirus Forces U.S. Lawmakers to Overcome DivideReporting — Mar 18, 2020With coronavirus cases reported in all 50 U.S. states, lawmakers in Washington are working to limit the economic damage from the epidemic. To do so, they must overcome another problem – partisan gridlock. The…

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Pandemic Can Be Overcome Quickly With Right Tools: WHOReporting — Oct 12, 2020The global COVID-19 pandemic can be overcome quickly if countries use the right tools, the head of the World Health Organisation said on Monday, but warned that if those tools were not used it would remain for a long…

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Kamala Harris’ Stepdaughter Says She Had To Overcome ‘Trauma’ Of Voting To Back Socialist Candidate — Jun 25, 2025The stepdaughter of former Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday she had to overcome “trauma” from the results of the 2024 presidential election when returning to the polling booth to vote for Democratic mayoral…

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Actor Matthew Perry Speaks Out About Overcoming Fear of Love, Wanting Wife and Children After SobrietyReporting — Oct 19, 2022Actor Matthew Perry opened up about finding love after overcoming his addictions. Perry spoke to People about his “tremendous amount of fear” of love and his struggles with his past relationships, including the end of…

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Clyburn Blames Biden’s Verbal Flubs on Him ‘Working to Overcome the Stutter’ — Jul 12, 2024Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) is brushing off President Joe Biden’s verbal missteps as the result of his trying to overcome a stutter. During an interview on NBC News’ “TODAY” Friday, Clyburn sought to downplay concerns…

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Wang Yi calls overcome obstacles before Xi-Trump summit — Aug 27, 2026China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the United States to remove interference and overcome obstacles to high-level exchanges as Xi Jinping prepares for a meeting with President Trump, emphasizing a positive agenda and stable, healthy ties. The two powers remain at odds through ongoing targeted actions, underscoring a delicate balance ahead of Xi's visit.

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Carrie Underwood Overcomes Glitch, Sings A Capella — Jan 20, 2025They say the show must go on and that is just what happened when country singer Carrie Underwood was set to perform at Monday’s inauguration. The issue occurred when President Trump spoke after he was sworn in, per The…

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Melania Trump’s Memoir — ‘Melania’ — Coming This Fall — Jul 25, 2024Former First Lady Melania Trump’s memoir, “Melania,” will be released in the fall. The book has been billed by her office as “a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and…

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Michael J. Fox Makes a Big Announcement Years After RetirementReporting — Apr 8, 2024Actor Michael J. Fox announced his retirement from acting in 2020 when it became clear to him that his fight with Parkinson’s disease was just too much to overcome and remain in front of the cameras. But now he says he…

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Scott Hamilton Not Treating Third Brain TumorReporting — Feb 21, 2024Scott Hamilton has had plenty of heath issues to overcome in the past. However, the Olympic figure skater decided to put off treatment when he was diagnosed with a third pituitary tumor in his brain in 2016. Hamilton…

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BOB EHRLICH: The Biggest Lesson To Take Away From Trump’s Inauguration — Jan 20, 2025The ability to overcome obstacles is a well-recognized element of success, regardless of profession. Everyone knows it. But not everyone has the wherewithal to get it done — to be undeterred by the curve balls life has…

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