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Donations pour in for Missouri homeless man who returned diamond ring
Reuters 04 March 2013
A homeless Kansas City man's decision to return a diamond engagement ring that had accidentally fallen into a cup has prompted a flood of donations from people impressed with his honesty. More than $167,000 in contributions has poured in for Billy Ray Harris, who found the diamond and platinum ring in a handful of change a woman gave him earlier this month. (315 Words) - By Kevin Murphy
The homeless Billy Ray Harris returned the diamond ring to its owner.Photo: KCTV5/Handout
The homeless Billy Ray Harris returned the diamond ring to its owner.Photo: KCTV5/Handout
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