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17-year-old defies grim outlook after traumatic brain injury from crash

After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.

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What happened After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.
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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 16, 8:13 PM

17-year-old defies grim outlook after traumatic brain injury from crash

After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 16, 8:13 PM

17-year-old defies grim outlook after traumatic brain injury from crash

After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 16, 8:13 PM

17-year-old defies grim outlook after traumatic brain injury from crash

After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 16, 8:13 PM

17-year-old defies grim outlook after traumatic brain injury from crash

After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 16, 8:13 PM

17-year-old defies grim outlook after traumatic brain injury from crash

After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.

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17-year-old defies grim outlook after traumatic brain injury from crash

After a January accident left him with a traumatic brain injury and severe injuries, a Mississippi teenager is making an inspiring recovery and preparing to return to school.

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Jun 16, 8:13 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jun 16, 8:13 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 16, 8:13 PM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 16, 8:13 PM: KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.