July 4th is a day to remember who's really responsible for the freedoms we enjoy. This timely e-mail has been making the rounds this week.

Veteran newsman Sam Donaldson has never been shy about speaking his mind.

Talk about growing bolder! First Rocky Balboa and now angry Viet Nam veteran John Rambo. Lionsgate has announced that John Rambo, starring 61-year old Sylvester Stallone, will be released January 25, 2008.

One of the most honored television reporters in America is spinning the real-life investigations she uncovers into suspenseful mystery novels.

It's believed that the world's oldest living dog is now a 20-year-old blonde wire-haired daschund named Chanel. Chanel lives in Port Jefferson Station, New York with her owner Denice Shaughnessy, a retired Army veteran who adopted Chanel in 1988.

Born in 1901, he not only survived WWI, but he also survived 3 years as a POW in WWII. Watch him recount his experiences and explain why he's not surprised to be living at 108 years old.

Rock historian Pete Fornatale's new book on Woodstock paints the clearest picture yet of the most important concert event in the history of rock.

Swine flu, the stock market and job losses may be making news across the country, but millions of people are taking advantage of the tough times by not only reinventing themselves, but also motivating and inspiring others.

They say a well-told story can bridge generations, and for the third season on WMFE-TV, The Growing Bolder TV Show aims to bring viewers incredible tales of men and women who are smashing stereotypes and having a blast.

Duke Barrett has seen more tragedy and hope in his life than many of us will ever be exposed to -- and in many cases, he saw both in one place: Vietnam. Now he's sharing the stories of other veterans in a haunting new book.

Decorated combat pilot Joe Kittinger has been pushing the envelope since he jumped out of a high-altitude balloon just past the edge of space. At age 80, he's still flying high and telling remarkable stories about his legendary life.

Fred Fruehan did not hesitate to enlist in WWI, although he would rather have stayed in Pennsylvania and married his sweetheart, Caroline. But as Fred told us, all involved felt that duty to his country came first.

He once credited "cigarettes, whiskey and wild women" for his longevity. We think it's his sense of humor! But Henry Allingham, born June 6, 1896 is now the world's oldest man.

Sixty-six years after the attack, the wounds of Pearl Harbor are still fresh for many survivors. Jack Colby was there that day and says even though he doesn't like to look back, he thinks every American needs to remember those who died.

Many of us have been touched by the war in the Gulf. Imagine how many more were affected by WWII. Veterans of that war are dying off at a rate of 1,100 a day. Take a moment to watch one vet tell his story.