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Doris Day Finds Out She’s Actually 95: “It’s Great To Finally Know”
The beloved movie star actress had always guessed that she was about 93 years old – but after finally seeing her birth certificate, she now knows she's 95.
Nature Conservation Becomes Bridge to Peace in the Middle East
Loss of biodiversity is a major challenge in today's world, as is the quest for peace in the Middle East. But these scientists believe...
Global Plan Launched to Save Coral Reefs From Extinction
A global plan to save coral reefs from possible eradication due to climate change, pollution and poor fishing practices, was launched in Bali at...
Israeli Doctors Help Deaf Palestinian Kids Hear For First Time
Thanks to a program that works to build healthier peaceful international relationships, 16 Palestinian children are now able to hear after being given cochlear implants...
America Has More Trees Now Than It Had a Century Ago
Replacing all the trees that Americans cut down since the 1600s is no easy battle – but this new report suggests that things are looking up.
Affectionate Elk Shows Up At Wildfire To Nuzzle Firefighters
An elk showed up to personally thank firefighters with kisses for stopping the wildfire that was threatening her pasture over the weekend.
Buttons gained local fame...
$200,000 Gift for Ambulance Crew Sets Off Chain of Giving
After $200,000 was gifted from the estate of a retired Minnesota farmer to a rural ambulance crew, they decided to pay it forward, which sent ripples across three counties.
300 South African Firefighters Arrive in Canada Singing, Before Joining Wildfire Teams (WATCH)
Nearly 300 South African firefighters landed at the airport in Canada to inspire hope for a nation fighting against a massive wildfire, not only...
Bride Receives Replacement Wedding Dress From Kind Strangers After Fire
None of the Fort McMurray evacuees were able to grab any of their possessions while fleeing the city – not even a bridal outfit set to be worn on Saturday.
Doing Laundry for Homeless Earns Them Young Australians of the Year Award
A pair of best friends have been named Young Australians of the Year for doing laundry for the homeless.
Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett have...
Navajo Lady Delivers Water 75 Miles Every Day to Homes Without Plumbing
The Navajo call Darlene Arviso “the water lady,” because for six years she's delivered this liquid luxury to families in 250 homes that lack indoor plumbing.
Arviso fills two 55-gallon blue...
Whoah! Swiss Army Airlifts Tons of Water To Rescue 20,000 Cows
They hauled water ‘til the cows came home.
The Swiss Army recently wrapped up a massive month-long effort to airlift tons of water to thirsty...
“The Aussies Are Coming!” Overseas Firefighters Arrive in WA
Seventy Australian and New Zealand firefighters arrived in the United States last week, ready to go wherever wildfires were burning, reports the Associated Press.
Grateful Firefighters...
Thousands Volunteer To Become Firefighters In Washington State
When leaders in Washington state asked for volunteers to help fight wildfires, they weren’t expecting this.
After the call went out on Friday, more than...
Store Manager Camps in Parking Lot To Serve Meals to Battling Firefighters
As wildfires rage in the forests of northern Saskatchewan, one store manager has decided to keep her doors open to feed hungry firefighters, even...
The Top 10 Good News Stories of 2014
In many respects 2014 was a rough year, with Ebola, the Islamic State, and deaths in Ukraine, but it was also one in which...
Stray Dog Reunited With Family Missing Him Since 2007
A dog that disappeared during the 2007 wildfires in San Diego, California was finally reunited with his family who were thrilled to hear the...
Rim Fire Near Yosemite is 70% Contained
Near Yosemite National Park the stubborn Rim Fire, one of the largest wildfires in California's history, is 70% contained, the U.S. Forest Service said...
A Peace Corps for Geeks? Nonprofit Donates Apps to Cities
Code for America is a new kind of public service. Volunteer teams have developed apps that have trimmed Boston's costs for digging out fire...
Trucker Convoy Brings Donated Hay to Oregon Ranches Devastated by Fires
Massive wildfires have blackened about a million acres in southeast Oregon, killing countless cattle and horses and leaving no grazing land for struggling ranches...