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US Adopts New Auto Fuel Efficiency Standards
The U.S. government announced new fuel efficiency standards for all manufacturers of cars and light trucks, requiring an average fuel efficiency of 35.5...
Dog Leads Owner a Half Mile to Drowning Baby
A newly-adopted dog out for a walk, suddenly bolted, pulling his owner for a half mile down the street arriving at a baby...
US Dairy Producers Sign Agreement to Cut Greenhouse Gases From Cows
At the U.N. climate talks yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate adoption of innovative manure-to-energy projects...
Lutherans Ask Forgiveness for 16th-century Persecutions
Leaders of the Lutheran World Federation have approved a statement apologising for the 16th-century persecution by Lutherans of Anabaptists, religious reformers whose successors...
A Paw and a Prayer: Pilots Save Shelter Animals
Lady Di is a lovely purebred collie with a pleasant disposition, just like many of dogs dumped at shelters which euthanize animals by...
It was Difficult Mentoring Gus But I’m Glad I Did
Was I ever glad to get home. The day was spent walking dogs outside during a Wisconsin ice and sleet storm. My clothes were...
Sweden Approves Same-Sex Marriage Legislation
A broad majority in the Swedish parliament Wednesday approved adoption of same-sex marriage legislation after a six-hour debate. Six of the seven parties...
Training Programs Helps Horses and Convicts (Video)
Colorado prison inmates are helping the U.S. Bureau of Land Management train wild horses. The program keeps the horses from ravaging their grazing land...
After 9 Years, Missing Dog Returns to Family
A German shepherd named Astro who has been missing from his family for more than 9 years is finally home, thanks to the microchip...
Millionaire Leaves Business to Create Sanctuary for Doomed Cats (Video)
One man has made it his mission to create a Shangri-La for unwanted and troubled cats. As Richard Schlesinger reports, sometimes animals with the...
Adoptive Parents Visit Guatemala to Give Back (Updated with Link)
Last month, a group of American adoptive parents traveled to Guatemala to donate $30,000 worth of food, toys, clothes, and shoes to 1,000 poor...
Benazir Bhutto Honored During 60th Anniversary of Declaration of Human Rights
Marking the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights December 10, the United Nations honored individuals for outstanding work...
Hawaii Jumps On Plan for Statewide Electric Car Grid
The State of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Electric Company on Tuesday became the second in the nation to commit to building an alternative transportation...
Final Day of UN Event Sparks Endorsement of 11 Treaties
Against the backdrop of this year's 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a UN gathering last week promoted...
Plan Aims to Save Britain’s Red Phone Booths
Thousands of red phone booths endangered in Britain because of increased mobile phone usage, may get a new lease on life thanks to a...
Child Mortality Falls to Record Low Worldwide
Thanks mainly to campaigns to combat measles and malaria and promote breast-feeding, child deaths worldwide have reached a record low, falling below 10 million...
Countries Agree on Plan to Save Animals
Over one hundred countries are taking action to save endangered livestock breeds using genetic stockpiling to preserve a wide variety of species, according to...
Clean Power is Less Than 6 Miles From Anywhere
Not many people feel comfortable having power plants, oil refineries, or hydro-electric dams in their backyard. But, how about having a well in your...
DOE Offers $200 Million for Small-Scale Cellulosic Biorefineries
The U.S. Department of Energy announced on May 1st that it will provide up to $200 million over five years to support the development...
Home is a Haven for Guinea Pigs
"I immediately fell in love with her," Karen said about Abby. "She was absolutely gorgeous and she just started snuggling and kissing my ear...