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Teens Use Social Networking To Reunite Pair of Holocaust Survivors

While most students learn about Nazi Germany through books and movies, Naperville, Ill. middle schoolers have done real detective work to reunite two Holocaust...
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U.S. Unemployment Down in 80 Percent of Large Cities

The Labor Department reported the unemployment rate in March fell in 303 of the nation's 372 largest cities. Overall, businesses added a net total...
Ali Tarhouni, professor-turned-rebel, from Washington University, Seattle

U.S. Professor Reflects on Return Home as Libyan Rebel Finance Minister

In the largely improvised scramble to set up an alternative to leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime, the Libyan rebels are leaning heavily on Ali Tarhouni,...
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Richard Branson Plans to Save Lemurs

Using an undeveloped island he owns in the Caribbean, billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson plans to create the first wild colony of lemurs outside of...
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Baseball Star Ichiro Suzuki Donates $1.25 Million to Japanese Relief Efforts

The Seattle Mariners baseball club, with strong ties to Japan, is pledging support for relief efforts, led by their star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, who...
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Good News Network on the radio today – Depression 101: Benefits of Positive News

Listen to Geri, the founder and editor of the Good News Network, on the radio today (or check back later for archive link). She...
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American Express Announces $10-Million Commitment for Historic Preservation

Today, American Express announced an additional $10 million in funding for their Partners in Preservation program. Launched in 2006, the program awards grants in...
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First Torah Ever Created by Women Debuts in Washington

Jewish women have never been allowed to create a Torah, or even buy the parchment. But this week, a Seattle group spearheaded by Wendy...
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Live-saving Crash Leads to Friends Forever

A Boeing manager and engineer by training, Duane Innes is credited with saving the life of a driver who'd lost consciousness on Highway 167....
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Five Encouraging Signs for Gay Teens

It's beena tough week in the news for gay teens. Reports of relentless bullying and suicide have made many wonder what can be done....
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30 Baseball Stars Nominated for Giving Back in 2010 Roberto Clemente Awards

The Roberto Clemente award recognizes professional baseball players who not only represent the game, but exemplify sportsmanship, a commitment to community and the value...
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German Woman Gets to Thank American in Person for Post-WWII CARE Packages

A now-67-year-old German woman finally got to thank in person an 88-year-old American woman for her middle-class family's generosity toward 'the enemy' after World...
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Paul Allen Pledges Majority of his Billions to Philanthropy

Wealthy Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has taken up his friend Bill Gates' challenge to publicly pledge the majority of his wealth to philanthropy. Allen, who...
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Man Meets War Buddies of Father He Never Knew

A Seattle-area man who lost his father when he was six months old during World War II has been able to conjure a vision...
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Walmart Donates 1.2 Million to Put Solar Power on Schools

Schools in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Minneapolis and Seattle will receive solar panel arrays paid for by the Walmart Foundation. The grant...
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Electric Car Plant to be Built in Hawaii

South Korean electric car manufacturer CT&T announced plans to build an assembly plant in Hawaii that will eventually produce up to 10,000 vehicles a...
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Operation Iraqi Baseball Promotes Ties to American Pastime

A delegation of 10 young Iraqi athletes and five coaches from three Iraqi cities are  traveling in the United States May 3–13, on a...

Pearl Jam Offsets Carbon from Latest Tour With New Trees

The rock band Pearl Jam has donated $210,000 to the Seattle-based Cascade Land Conservancy for the planting of native trees and shrubs to offset...
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Bon Jovi to Visit Skid Row and Homeless Shelters on New Tour

Jon Bon Jovi's new tour is bringing the veteran rock star to venues he doesn't usually visit on the road. A...
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14 Year Old Makes a Difference for Rwandan Girls

Jessica was only a sixth grader when she learned that most girls in Rwanda are orphans, and they don't have the money or materials...