'Changing the world' - Hampson's paralysing injury and England pride, 20 years on

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'I had to redefine myself' - Hampson on life-changing injury, 20 years on
Former Leicester Tigers prop Matt Hampson reflects on the life-changing work he took on after being left paralysed from the neck down 20 years ago.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
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Connecticut man says he was held captive by stepmother for 20 years
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Woman charged after allegedly holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years
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Community speaks out after woman accused of holding man captive for years
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Grim details emerge after man says he was held captive for 20 years
The man, now 32, told authorities his confinement began when he was about 11 years old. He said he was locked in a room nearly all day and night and given limited food and water.CBS News - 13h -
Man says he was held in room 20 years, set fire to escape; stepmother charged
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Former MTV host Matt Pinfield says he's recovering from stroke
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