"Hard work and determination pay off," Rhiannah Gordon told "GMA." A California mom couldn't help but burst into tears when she learned she had passed her bar exam on the first try. Rhiannah Gordon ...

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Rhiannah Gordon, of Sacramento, passed the grueling state bar exam on her first try. The emotional video of her and her children learning the exam results has gone viral. Gordon, a single mom, ...

As the duo Johnnyswim, singer-songwriters Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano have traveled the world charming audiences with shimmering and soulful pop tunes that also exude the honest imperfections ...

We know what you're thinking: Don't people usually say you should want to pass your driving test on the first try? Why should you ever hope for the opposite and want to not succeed on your first go?

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These directors definitely knew what they were doing on their first go at it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you’re into ...

These filmmakers didn't need multiple films to find their voice. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Some filmmakers require time to ...