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US Industrial Output Rebounds Strongly in April, Jobs Returning from China

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:17:34 GMT

Industrial production in the U.S. surged in April, with the data from factories, mines and utilities rising 1.1 percent, the strongest gain since December 2010 and well above expectations.

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday there were gains across the board. Factory activity alone rose 0.6% in April, boosted by the robust auto industry, which increased 3.9%. Production

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Woman Overcomes Bus Crash and Coma to Make Olympic Run

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:18 GMT

Just one year ago international athlete Stacy Sykora lingered in a medically-induced coma after her volleyball team's bus flipped and she was knocked unconscious.

She staged a recovery that stunned her doctors and placed her on the road to a triumphant comeback.

She is battling to earn a spot on her fourth Olympic team, feeling unconditional gratitude for

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Students in Tornado-hit Town Gifted a Personal Concert by Grammy Stars Lady Antebellum

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:10:15 GMT

Tornadoes battered their school and their homes. Their spring break was filled with cleanup and recovery work that has only just begun. But for one night, students at a southern Indiana high school will put all that aside to enjoy a personal evening one of country music's biggest acts.

Tomorrow night, Lady Antebellum will perform

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6 in 10 Americans Optimistic That Economy is Looking Up, Happier Than at Any Time Since 2008

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:33:47 GMT

Two-thirds of Americans are optimistic that they will be better off financially next year than they are now, according to a new USA Today/Gallup poll.

Though most Americans say the current economic conditions are poor, "58 percent say they believe the economy will be good in 2013, while two-thirds predicted that their personal finances will be better by next year," Continue...

Blind Chihuahua has a Guide Dog and Best Friend

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:20:36 GMT

Seeing eye dogs usually help blind people get around, but at one Florida Humane Society, there's one little dog who's actually helping out a four-legged friend.

Max and Sarah are best friends. When you see one, the other is bound to be close by.

Sarah is visually impaired and Max acts as her seeing-eye dog.

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Military Families to Get Free Passes to National Parks

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:10:19 GMT

Members of the U.S. military and their families are being given free annual passes to national parks and iconic national monuments as part of an ongoing effort by First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden to show appreciation to service members and help them wherever possible.

As part of the Joining Forces initiative to support our nation’s military families, several
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George Lucas Proposes Building Affordable Housing on his Ranch

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:03:37 GMT

After years of trying unsuccessfully to develop a movie facility on his expansive property in Northern California, Filmmaker George Lucas has proposed building affordable housing, instead.

The Marin Community Foundation has stepped in to work with Lucasfilm to explore options to develop the site for people who otherwise couldn't afford to live in super-wealthy Marin County.

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Wild Animals Gather Inexplicably to Mourn the Death of The Elephant Whisperer

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:57:57 GMT

Author and legendary conservationist Lawrence Anthony died March 7. His family tells of a solemn procession on March 10 that defies human explanation.

For 12 hours, two herds of wild South African elephants slowly made their way through the Zululand bush until they reached the house of the conservationist who had died suddenly, the man who saved
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She Found Her Passion Reuniting Tornado Victims With Lost Photos

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:13:07 GMT

After a massive tornado hit Joplin, Missouri last year, thousands of families whose homes were destroyed lost their most treasured mementos.

But thanks to the dedication and hard work of Abi Almandinger, tornado survivors have been reunited with thousands of old photographs that were blown away in the wind and found by strangers.

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Church Leaders Forgive, Offer Funeral Services for Homeless Man Who Killed Priest

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:07:15 GMT

The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is offering forgiveness and a funeral service for a homeless man who killed himself after fatally shooting a priest and church secretary last week.

Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton and an academic expert on forgiveness likened the diocese's attitude to that of the Amish community in Lancaster County, Pa., that forgave the
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Twitter Users Prevent 'Real-time Suicide' Using Social Media

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:27:03 GMT

A Twitter user who threatened to commit a "real-time suicide" with live commentary was rescued by social media followers who became concerned by her online messages.

The Tweeter claimed to be a transsexual video producer, and told followers at around 7pm: "Stockpiled my meds tonight is the night..."

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Son Defies Odds to Walk into Returning Soldier's Arms

Sun, 13 May 2012 14:17:44 GMT

U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Jeremy Cooney had been told that his son, Michael, born cerebral palsy, would never walk. But when the soldier returned home from Afghanistan, his 6-year-old son had a big surprise for him.

While Jeremy was deployed, Michael discovered how to stand up unassisted. His teachers then began trying to teach him how to walk
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Heartbroken Man Giving Away Holiday for Two After Break-up - You Can Win

Sun, 13 May 2012 13:33:54 GMT

Tom Frankenburg wants to give away a holiday trip for two to Malta. He booked the $1,600 trip before he and his girlfriend split, and is now hoping to pay it forward.

"I genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought, I thought this would be the best way to do it,"
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Chinese Researchers Quantum Teleport Photons Over 60 Miles

Sun, 13 May 2012 13:20:45 GMT

Since 1997, researchers have been able to quantum teleport photons. In 2010, a team from the University of Science and Technology of China in Shanghai successfully teleported a photon over 16km. Now that same team has released new findings, in which they claim to have teleported photons or over 60 miles (nearly 100km).

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Sewage-Sniffing Dogs Locate Trouble Spots Along Milwaukee River

Sun, 13 May 2012 13:09:39 GMT

Canines have a sense of smell 1,000 times better than humans. So, you might imagine how amazing a dog could be at finding unwanted sewage draining into urban storm sewers. Such discharges usually come from failing infrastructure or illegal connections in sewage systems and result in nasty point-source pollution being flushed into area rivers.

Now, Milwaukee Riverkeepers has
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Kindness Challenge Winner Makes Handmade Toys to Give Away

Sat, 12 May 2012 19:35:14 GMT

A retired man in California is one of three winners of the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation's Kindness Challenge.

The wood-working carpenter is bringing smiles to the faces of hundreds of kids with handmade toys created in his workshop garage.

His wife died 10 years ago and he needed something to keep him busy.

"I just love
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Gold! Haiti Finds Potential $20 Billion of Precious Buried Ore

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:16:15 GMT

Exploratory drilling in Haiti has uncovered gold and silver deep inside the country's northeastern mountains that may help relive centuries of poverty in the Caribbean nation.

Now, a Haitian engineer and his firm, SOMINE, is drilling around the clock to determine how to excavate the precious metals, potentially worth $20 billion.

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Teen Driving Deaths Tumble 64 Percent Across US

Sat, 12 May 2012 12:45:10 GMT

Traffic deaths for all age groups continue to plunge at a record-shattering pace across America.

But the drop among teen drivers is especially important, given that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teens.

Teenage driving deaths, registering a historic decrease, dropped 64 percent since 1975.

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'Dead' Man Wakes at Funeral

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:25:59 GMT

The funeral of a 28-year-old waiter in southern Egypt turned into a celebration when he woke up after being declared dead.

Hospital officials had pronounced dead Hamdi Hafez al-Nubi, after he suffered a heart attack while working.

The burial ceremony was about to begin when a doctor was called in to sign the death certificate.

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Town Rallies to Deliver One Last Gift to Fallen Soldier's Wife

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:42:04 GMT

The community of Laramie, Wyoming came together with strangers across the country in a touching tribute to a US soldier who never got the chance to finish a project which was to become a significant gift for his wife.

Before being deployed to Afghanistan with the National Guard, Captain Bruce Hays paid an auto mechanic $17,000 to
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