Lights Turned Off at the Gateway Arch Every Night to Assist in Bird Migration for 325 Species
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis turns off the lights at night to facilitate safe passage for 325 bird species on their spring migrations.
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After 29 Years in Prison for Rape He Didn't Commit, the Survivor Helped Free him
Patrick Brown had been wrongfully convicted after adults testified to what they believed the victim had said at the time.
Stranded in Snow With No Reception He Tied His iPhone to a Drone to Get Above Trees to Send SOS Text
Casey Ryan knew he needed to tell someone of his snowy predicament so he picked up his phone and made a 'drone call.'
Detroit Students Build a House-Then Deliver it By Truck For Low Income Housing
The program, which includes working alongside tradesmen, prepares the students for their own careers in construction and carpentry
New York Cop Grabs Suicidal Passenger in First Rescue of its Kind on Staten Island Ferry
An emotionally disturbed man had inexplicably climbed out of the window onto a railing on the outside of the ship, seemingly ready to jump.
Georgia State University Hails First Class of Inmate Graduates: 'A degree to utilize when they come home'
3 are graduating with highest honors (3.9 - 4.0 GPA) while the other 6 are gradutaing with high honors (3.7 - 3.89).
Which Cities Will Likely Have Clear Skies as Total Solar Eclipse Moves Across the US in Monday's Spectacle
As Americans prepare for the total solar eclipse, cloudy skies have been forecast for some areas in the direct path of totality on April 8.
Oregon Outback Named World's Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary - a Stargazer's Paradise
Other famous Dark Sky Parks in the US include all the National Parks in Utah, Big Cypress National Preserve, and Big Bend National Park.
CA Redwoods to Be First National Park Co-Managed with a Native American Tribe That Used to Own it
The Yurok tribe has seen a wave of successes in recent years, successfully campaigning for the removal of dams on the Klamath River.
Optimist Pollster Finds Americans Are Far More Alike Than Different, With Shared Values Bridging Political Divides
The optimistic CEO of The Harris Poll says political divides vanish when looking at Americans' values— things are better than you think.
64% of U.S. Homeowners Are Willing to Attempt Home Renovations on Their Own-But are Intimidated in Two Areas
86% of American homeowners are inspired by watching home renovation shows, enough to make their own DIY changes at homes.
Crime is Way Down: 2023 Recorded Likely the Largest Single-Year Drop in Homicides Across US
Quarterly data from the FBI shows the largest percentage declines ever recorded for violent crime, murder, rape, and aggravated assault.
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