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Man proposes to girlfriend & her sister with Down syndrome

Ashley Schaus, 23, met her fiancé, Will Seaton, in 2010 after they both attended a car show.

Not long after they started dating, Ashley introduced Will to her sister, Hannah, and told him they were a package deal.

"She has Down syndrome and diabetes, and I look after her and protect her," Ashley told FOX 5's Katie Muse.

Ashley said Will went above and beyond to do just that, and has treated Hannah like a little sister from day one.

Ashley said after Hannah's initial reaction of being surprised and happy, her sister then cried.

According to Ashley, her sister will share vows with Will during the wedding ceremony.

Ashley said Hannah, 15, is on cloud nine and has enjoyed the attention of being the "best sister.". »

Long lines in Nevada as recreational marijuana goes on sale

Authored by edition.cnn.com

Story highlights Recreational marijuana goes on sale in Nevada.

(CNN) Fireworks, long lines and even a wedding marked the start of recreational marijuana sales in Nevada.

At midnight Saturday, legal pot went on sale -- making Nevada the eighth state to allow the purchase of marijuana in dispensaries. »

India has planted nearly 66 million trees in 12 hours

Authored by digitaljournal.com

The record of planting maximum saplings was earlier held by Uttar Pradesh, another Indian state, which planted nearly 50 million trees in a span of 24 hours in July 2016.

Kerala had planted more than 10 million trees in June this year in 24 hours. »

Teacher Of The Year In Oklahoma Moves To Texas For The Money

Authored by npr.org

Teacher Of The Year In Oklahoma Moves To Texas For The Money.

About exactly a year ago we brought you the story of Shawn Sheehan, Oklahoma's 2016 Teacher of the Year.

He held his breath while lawmakers duked it out, but in the end, there was no additional money for public schools, or their teachers. »

‘Purposeful leaders’ are winning hearts and minds in workplaces, study finds

Authored by sussex.ac.uk

People are happier and more productive when their leaders show strong morals, a clear vision and commitment to stakeholders, a new study has found.

"The modern workplace is as much a battle for hearts and minds as it is one of rules and duties.".

“In turn, they respond to leaders who care not just about themselves but wider society, who have strong morals and ethics, and who behave with purpose.”. »