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The America I Know, The Humanity I Know
I start to write this as I sit in a coffee shop in a mall in India. It's early August. The monsoon is ending,...
Man Becomes Hero to Cats in War-Torn Syria
This feline hero is making sure that the kittens left behind by fleeing families have someone to take care of them until the war...
Michael Phelps Gets Revenge, Wins Two Olympic Medals for Historic Tally of 21 (WATCH)
A famed US swimmer won back the gold medal that is closest to his heart on a day of pure dominance for the most...
Patrick Stewart Sings in Country Song Parody Video for Charity
Patrick Stewart trades in his Star Fleet uniform for a ten-gallon hat in his latest role: “Cowboy Pat” — a parody video of a...
Paraplegic Inspires Everyone After Learning to Swim, Setting Records
“When I began water therapy," said Beth. "No one expected me to ever move in the water without someone holding me up."
After my youngest...
In Tears, Syrian Girl Thanks Her New Nation on Canada Day (WATCH)
This little girl, a Syrian refugee, inspired even the prime minister with her emotional thanks to Canada on it's national holiday.
German Town Hails Syrian Refugee ‘Hero’ Who Turned in $55,000
German police are hailing the actions of a 25-year-old refugee from Syria who turned in a stash of cash that he found inside a...
New Website Helps Germans Meet Migrants to Talk About Life
Even though thousands of migrants were pouring into Germany at the height of the refugee crisis last year, Lasse Landt of Berlin realized he...
Nigerian Babies Saved Thanks To Hospital’s Free Pneumonia Treatment
Fanna is a young Nigerien mother of 20-month-old twins, Dawami and Daguira. She lives on less than two dollars a day in one of...
Michigan Mosque Takes in a Homeless Unitarian Church
When construction delays on their new building threatened Sunday services for a Unitarian Universalist church in Michigan, a local Muslim house of worship came...
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.
Grateful For American Dream, Immigrant CEO Shares Millions With Workers at Chobani
A desire to give back to the country where his overwhelming success was made possible, the boss of a yogurt empire just made more...
She Swam for Her Life to the Greek Coast, Now Syrian Refugee is Olympic Hopeful
A teen-aged girl who saved the lives of fellow refugees may soon represent them at the 2016 Olympics.
Fleeing Syria last August, Yusra Mardini and...
In Historic Easter First, Pope Includes Women in Foot Washing Ritual
Pope Francis changed decades of Catholic tradition today, declaring women can now be included in an annual Easter week ritual which formerly included only men.
The...
Students Design Refugee Coat that Becomes Tent, Sleeping Bag
A group of interior design students have created the ultimate outerwear for refugees — a poncho that converts into a tent or sleeping bag,...
Muslims Who Saved Jews During The Holocaust Finally Honored
You may be educated on the history of WWII and the Holocaust, but have you heard about the unsung Islamic heroes who saved lives?
In...
Shelter Surprises Homeless Couple with Fairy Tale Wedding
A homeless couple, together for 10 years and saving to have a simple wedding, were surprised when a local shelter gave them a special...
How One Man Cooked Meals For 170,000 People During the Indian Floods
The city of Chennai in India experienced one of the worst monsoons in over a 100 years, with daily life coming to a standstill...
Alan Rickman’s Final Roles Include Lifesaving Video of Tortoise Eating a Strawberry
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One of actor Alan Rickman’s final roles was a voice-over for a video of a tortoise eating a strawberry.
True to the adage, “there...
Refugee Kids Throwing Snowballs With Cops Find Winter Fun (WATCH)
Snow fair! A Serbian police officer is outnumbered during this fun snowball fight with refugee children.
The cop is a member of the staff at...