CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: This Fifth Grader Won a Gubernatorial Race
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Nov 29, 2025 A wild turkey named Astoria has captured the hearts of Manhattan locals. Meet the fifth grader who became Nebraska's first Kid Governor, promoting cancer awareness among his peers. Beachcombers in Australia recently discovered poignant letters from World War I soldiers, reuniting families with lost words. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will have an unexpected second life, benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Plus, discover inspiring stories from finalists competing for the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year.
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Manhattan's Unexpected Wild Turkey
- Astoria the wild turkey became a beloved, unexpected Manhattan resident with a daily routine in Battery Park.
- Local birder Stella Hamilton cares for her while park staff note she helps with weeding and leaves flowers alone.
Fifth Grader Elected Kid Governor
- Charlie Couch, a fifth grader from Omaha, won Nebraska's first kid governor race focusing on cancer awareness.
- Her one-year term starts Jan. 13 and her six fellow finalists will serve in her cabinet to help enact her platform.
Teach Civic Skills Through Kid Programs
- Use youth civic programs to teach voting, government, and leadership to elementary students.
- Nebraska's Kid Governor Program engages fifth graders statewide and partners across several states to build real civic skills.