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Proof That Good Deeds CAN Lead: Good News Network Turns 18
Who says no news is good news?
There’s plenty of good news in the world—and yes, it “sells.”
I knew that long before other news media...
Bike Bells Are Ringing: Librarians Pedal Books to Kids In “Book Deserts”
Librarians around the U.S. have found a new way to peddle books to kids by literally pedaling the books on bikes.
Public libraries and schools...
A Capital One Representative Makes My Daughter’s Day
I sit here in awe as I write this post. A few days ago I called Capital One to get a new debit card...
College French Students Make Their Own Storybooks for Poor Kids in Haiti
When a group of Virginia college students decided to take French class, they probably didn’t imagine they’d become children’s book authors–but they devoted their...
Family Finds 300-yo Golden Treasure in Shallow Florida Waters
Within days of the anniversary that a Spanish fleet wrecked in a hurricane off the coast of Florida 300 years ago, a family of treasure divers uncovered a...
America’s First Delivery By Drone Drops Medical Supplies On Rural Health Clinic
A rural health clinic in Virginia’s mountains has beaten Amazon to the punch with the first government approved delivery by drone in the U.S.
After...
Elderly Man Gets Decades of Extra Credit, Returning Lots of Class Rings
Metal detecting is a common sight on shorelines, but people who set out to return the items – instead of making money from them...
Strangers Drive for Hours to Attend Party for Rural Boy Without Friends (WATCH)
Wayne Eubanks was very confused when he opened the front door and found dozens of packages stacked on the porch.
It was the day of...
The House That Hemp Built: Moldproof, Fireproof and Eco-Friendly
These contractors are taking the term “going green” quite literally.
As part of an emerging trend here in the U.S., many buildings are incorporating the...
Amateur Golfer Plays “World’s Greatest Round” With 3 Holes-In-One
An amateur golfer is credited with playing what’s being considered the greatest round of golf ever, after sinking three holes-in-one in a single round.
Patrick...
Harnessing a Virus Like Herpes Has ‘Cured’ Skin Cancer
As scientists on both sides of the Atlantic look for ways to replace chemotherapy, one strategy is becoming paramount: using the body’s own immune...
Teenage Entrepreneurs Develop Life-enhancing Device for Wheelchairs
Stephen Campbell’s grandmother was a wheelchair user. Over time, he noticed that she and other people in wheelchairs often back into things, causing both...
Watch This Sweet Injured Baby Fox Get Rescued in the Wild
A Virgina couple hunting for gems in the great outdoors stumbled upon something much more precious.
Beau Ouimette had his camera handy last year when...
And the Happiest City in the United States is…
Which big cities in America have the most people who are thriving?
According to the 2014 Well-Being Index, Sarasota, Florida is probably the happiest metro...
NASA Challenges Public to Help With Space Exploration
"All weekend long, civilians will be all up in NASA's business."
On Saturday and Sunday, volunteers will be hard at work in a marathon session...
Hydrogen Fuel Breakthrough Uses Corn Husks in Revolutionary Way
Smoke and exhaust fumes pouring from the tailpipes of cars and coal-fired power plants could be a thing of the past if scientists’ dreams...
Fire Extinguisher of the Future is ALL About That Bass
Could this be the end of old-school fire extinguishers? These college kids seem to think so.
A pair of engineering students at George Mason University...
Risking Injury From Talons and Beaks to Rescue Birds of Prey
Larry WhiteEagle-Fisher is certain that his Native American heritage is the source of his passion for birds of prey, and every day he cares...
Lady Gaga and Fiancé Plunge into Icy Lake, Help Raise $1M for Special Olympics
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Lady Gaga and her fiancé, Taylor Kinney, joined actor Vince Vaughn and other celebrities in the Chicago Polar Plunge Sunday, an annual charity...
Romantic Firefighters Save Couple’s Wedding After Snow Caves in Roof
An Arlington, Virginia fire captain and his team of romantic firefighters saved the day for a bride and groom Saturday after a snow storm...