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24/02/2010

Personal stories behind the news from all over the world with Roger Hearing. Rescuing parents in Haiti; Super Teachers; Forgiving daughter's killer

Personal stories behind the news from all over the world with Roger Hearing, including:

Jean-Paul Coffy
Jean-Paul Coffy flew thousands of miles from his home in Chicago's south side, in a desperate mission to rescue his parents from the rubble of their home in Haiti. He tells Outlook about his extraordinary journey and his tireless efforts to get the best medical treatment for them.

Super Teachers
We meet the New York teachers who are earning as much as some of the city's bankers, teaching in publicly funded schools. Are they worth it? Our reporter Matt Wells finds out.

Mary Foley
British mother Mary Foley describes the moment she found out that her daughter Charlotte had been stabbed to death at a party and her remarkable decision to forgive the young woman who took her child's life.

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25 minutes

Last on

Thu 25 Feb 2010 12:05GMT

Broadcasts

  • Wed 24 Feb 2010 22:05GMT
  • Thu 25 Feb 2010 03:05GMT
  • Thu 25 Feb 2010 09:05GMT
  • Thu 25 Feb 2010 12:05GMT

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