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U.S. Military Using Alternative Medicine, Yoga
Yoga is one of the newest ‘secret weapons’ in the US Armed Forces for soldiers suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder at Walter Reed...
Americans Honor War Dead on Memorial Day
President Barack Obama is among the Americans observing Memorial Day, a national holiday to honor those who have died in military service to the...
Homeless Couple Marry in Dream Wedding Thanks to Church
The two were homeless and met on the streets in Washington, D.C. nine years ago. They felt instant chemistry. ...
Congress Honors the Jazz Voice Behind the Iron Curtain
Today is "Willis Conover Day" by congressional proclamation honoring the legendary Voice of America jazz program host who introduced America's musicians to...
Duke Ellington is First African- American to Solo on U.S. Coin
Just in time for the closing of Black History Month, the U.S. Mint launched a new coin Tuesday featuring jazz legend Duke Ellington,...
Colorado Breaks U.S. Milestone In Race with Obama-like Leadership
Perhaps no leader in American life feels the historical significance of Barack Obama's inauguration and his political imperatives more than Terrance Carroll, who two...
Obama Campaign Contacts Millions to Organize MLK Day of Service
Weeks ago, the Obama Inaugural campaign began using the extensive email and telephone list that propelled a candidate to the White House, to push...
Ten Signs of Peace on Earth: The Children’s Culture Connection
The good news that is the common thread running through children in war-torn Iraq or poverty-laden India, is that they all still have hope....
“Holiday Mail for Heroes” to Deliver One Million Cards to Service Members
Holiday Mail For Heroes invites the public to send holiday cards with their message of thanks and support to service men and women...
Diving Into a New Smithsonian Era
The new Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History opened Saturday, the largest renovation in the museum’s century-long history and a transformation...
Chicago Outlines Climate Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gases
Chicago became another in a long list of U.S. cities taking the lead in the fight against climate change.
On Thursday, Chicago mayor Richard M....
2008 American Government Innovation Awards
Sweeping the honors for this year’s Innovations in American Government Awards are three states: Missouri, for its successful approach to rehabilitating juvenile offenders; North...
Casino Mogul Hosts Wounded Soldiers in Vegas
40 wounded soldiers from veterans hospitals in Washington flew in a private jet to Las Vegas over the weekend for an all-expenses-paid getaway, thanks...
Free Postage for Old Cell Phones to Recycling Heaven
Do you have a drawer full of old cellphones, inkjet cartridges and good intentions? Now the Post Office is providing free envelopes for sending...
Medal of Honor Society Launches Above & Beyond Citizen Awards
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is calling upon the American public to nominate their fellow citizens for the Above & Beyond Citizen Honors....
NYC School System Honored as ‘Model of Reform’
New York City public schools have won the 2007 Broad Prize for Urban Education, a $1 million award honoring the most improved school systems,...
Maine Letter Carrier Named ‘Hero of the Year’ for Rescuing Elderly Apartment Fire Victim
A Maine letter carrier who pulled an elderly woman in flames from her burning apartment building along his postal route, then alerted other residents...
Beyoncé Concerts Sponsor Food Drives in Five Cities
Pop singer Beyoncé is encouraging her fans to bring non-perishable food items to a pre-concert food drive in Los Angeles on September 2, as...
Girls’ Team Returns from Africa with Opened Eyes
Traveling abroad for a teen, especially to Africa, can "jump-start a lifetime of social and moral awareness." For a D.C. girls' soccer team, a...
Third Graders Helping to Stop Childhood Hunger
Baking cookies and selling brownies don't seem like solutions that could end childhood hunger, yet, thanks to the Great American Bake Sale Campaign, 5.3...